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KIRAN KADAM

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

A highly motivated collaborative leader, passionate about Food and Beverage and Customer Service industry, looking for a new and challenging role in an energetic team environment.

Progressive career in different areas of hospitality and customer services with excellent leadership and strong organizational skills. A hustler with a desire to learn and an endlessly positive attitude.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

The Club and Dutton’s, Lounge, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
2022.07 - Current

Provide an accurate account of all classifications of beverage inventories and calculate cost of sales;

∙ Conduct one-on-ones with the staff and management team to provide feedback on a regular basis;

∙ Provide a monthly variance report relating to the current profit and loss statements; ∙ Place orders for nonperishable supplies (linen, stationary & computer supplies); ∙ Supervise the execution of elevated Food and Beverage Services and Fan experience within the

Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge in the Scotiabank Saddledome and East Suites at McMahon Stadium;

∙ Responsible for the generation of financial reconciliation of events, end of night daily sales summary reporting and the resolution of credit card and billing discrepancies;

∙ Ensure the implementation of nightly and month end inventory reconciliation is adhered to and calculates cost of sales;

∙ Work with IT team in relation to Point of Sale to include maintenance of the system and general updating in coordination with System Administrator;

∙ Actively research, develop and execute both the Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge for business opportunities;

∙ Coordinate the ordering of all required inventory and supplies with the Warehouse and Director, Restaurants equipment supplies;

∙ Constantly monitor staff levels, adjusting labor as required, optimizing customer service and labor cost control;

∙ Attend weekly department meetings;

Administration of payroll for all employees within the Telus Club and Dutton’s Lounge; ∙

Manager, Customer and Tenant Services

REEF (Impark)
2021.11 - 2022.06
  • Managed and motivated team of eight employees to be productive and engaged in work
  • Maintained highest standard of customer service by assisting customers in-person and over the phone at Calgary office
  • Developed and maintained professional relationship with new and existing accounts in core downtown
  • Conducted one on ones with the CSRs and Site Managers to provide feedback


Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
2017.11 - 2020.06
  • Managed food and beverage retail operations for two post-secondary campuses in downtown Calgary;
  • SAIT Culinary Campus and The Tastemarket by SAIT
  • Implemented and delivered formal training on new tools such as POS, payroll system, and payment terminals
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with SAIT alumni, service providers, vendors, and local businesses surrounding the campus to support the business activities
  • Built and maintained customer database
  • Planned menus and events suitable to the targeted demographic
  • Generated new revenue streams through organizing in-house events such as bake sales, monthly breakfast, and pop-up events
  • Responsible for employee succession planning, end-to-end recruitment, and training of the newly hired unionized employees
  • Led and managed a high-performing team of 40 plus employees
  • Responsible for employee development, training, coaching, employee retention practices, and performance management
  • Managed catering operations for two outlets with consistent growth in catering sales 2

Assistant General Manager

Double Zero Pizza, Concorde Entertainment Group
2014.05 - 2017.11
  • Responsible for managing operations and providing one-of-kind service experience while ensuring the profitability of the venue
  • Led and managed a team of 50 employees while maintaining targeted payroll costs
  • Responsible for staff scheduling
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with large box retailers in the mall such as Hudson
  • Bay, Sports Check, and Apple store to support the restaurant events and promotional activities
  • Conducted performance management and provide continuous coaching with feedback
  • Performed HR and other administrative tasks such as recruitment including interviews, assist new hires with initial setups, health and safety orientation for new hires, disciplinary actions
  • Planned and executed group reservations, and in-house events for up to 200 people
  • Active participation in marketing events to promote the brand

Guest Services Lead

Marriott Gateway on
2013.04 - 2014.04
  • Provided concierge service over the phone to meet guest requirements such as information about local attractions, restaurant recommendations, travel arrangements, etc
  • Answered phone calls professionally and courteously in the ‘At Your Service’ call department
  • Managing service calls volume and effectively allocating duties to the respective departments
  • Monitored all special or VIP guests/group requests and tried to accommodate the same
  • Communicated needs and requirements of long-stayers with other departments
  • Ensured guest needs are taken care of and followed high service standards

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mumbai Times/Chote Nawab
2009.11 - 2012.06
  • Performed operations during assigned shifts, looked after the overall management and HR administrative tasks for two food and beverage outlets
  • Trained new hires and existing staff on service excellence
  • Built and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders

Front Office Supervisor

Hotel Saranac
2008.10 - 2009.10

Senior Sales Executive

Best Western The Pride Hotel
2007.06 - 2008.10

Education

Learning Courses Social Media and Content Distribution -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Organizational Behavior - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Hospitality Manager (American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) Workplace Emotional Intelligence - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Respect in the Workplace Certification The Ultimate Host - City of Calgary First Aid and Fire Captain - undefined

QUALIFICATION - Tourism Management- Business

Niagara College

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

University of Pune

Bachelor - Hotel & Tourism Management Studies, Management

University of Mumbai

Skills

  • Tools and Software
  • Banner 9
  • Microsoft Office/Excel
  • PeopleSoft
  • SAP/ERP
  • Team Leadership
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Account Management and Updating
  • Contract Development and Management

Timeline

General Manager

The Club and Dutton’s, Lounge, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
2022.07 - Current

Manager, Customer and Tenant Services

REEF (Impark)
2021.11 - 2022.06

Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
2017.11 - 2020.06

Assistant General Manager

Double Zero Pizza, Concorde Entertainment Group
2014.05 - 2017.11

Guest Services Lead

Marriott Gateway on
2013.04 - 2014.04

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mumbai Times/Chote Nawab
2009.11 - 2012.06

Front Office Supervisor

Hotel Saranac
2008.10 - 2009.10

Senior Sales Executive

Best Western The Pride Hotel
2007.06 - 2008.10

Learning Courses Social Media and Content Distribution -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Organizational Behavior - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Hospitality Manager (American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute) Workplace Emotional Intelligence - undefined

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Respect in the Workplace Certification The Ultimate Host - City of Calgary First Aid and Fire Captain - undefined

QUALIFICATION - Tourism Management- Business

Niagara College

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

University of Pune

Bachelor - Hotel & Tourism Management Studies, Management

University of Mumbai
KIRAN KADAM