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Education
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Certification
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SANDEEP ARORA

Victoria,Canada

Summary

An enthusiastic, hard-working and well-organized F&B professional with over 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. I approach my work with a winning attitude and desire to deliver an exceptional dining experience with only key to success is attention to detail. I truly believe in establishing long term relationships with all the guests which ultimately helps to run and sustain a business. My passion towards the Wine & Beverage always motivates me to provide the best experience to all my guests and share my knowledge with my colleagues. I am always eager to take on new challenges and believe that my skill set, and experience will be an asset to both my future colleagues and my employer.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager – Marilena Café & Bar

Top Table (Aquilini Family) Hospitality Group
Victoria, Canada
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Japanese Inspired West Coast Seafood Restaurant & Bar
  • A Japanese Inspired West Coast Seafood Restaurant & Bar

Food Service Supervisor – Fishhook

1237982 B.C. LTD.
Victoria, Canada
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: An Indian- French fusion restaurant focused on sustainable local Sea Food
  • Fishhook was awarded # 3 in Vancouver Island restaurant and # 31 among Top 100 in Canada by Yelp on 2023/01.
  • An Indian- French fusion restaurant focused on sustainable local Sea Food

Restaurant General Manager – New Punjab Club “1* Michelin”

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
Hong Kong
03.2014 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: A Boisterous Tandoor Grill House
  • New Punjab Club was awarded 1
  • Michelin in Dec 2018 for 2018-19 and continued to retain 1
  • Michelin till 2022.
  • A Boisterous Tandoor Grill House

Restaurant General Manager – Belon “1* Michelin”

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
Hong Kong
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: A Parisian Bistro
  • Belon was awarded 1
  • Michelin in Dec 2018, 2018-19.
  • A Parisian Bistro

Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier – Carbone

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
Hong Kong
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: New York Italian Restaurant - New York based franchise
  • Best Wine List Asia Pacific Carbone 2015, 2016, a wine list with over 300 labels.
  • New York Italian Restaurant - New York based franchise

Senior Server – Boqueria

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
Hong Kong
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant – New York based franchise
  • Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant – New York based franchise

Server – Al Molo

Dining Concepts Limited
Hong Kong
05.2010 - 02.2013
  • Company Overview: An Italian restaurant with Chef Michael White from New York
  • An Italian restaurant with Chef Michael White from New York

Server – Bistecca

Dining Concepts Limited
Hong Kong
10.2007 - 09.2008
  • Company Overview: An Italian steak house
  • An Italian steak house

Education

2 years Apprenticeship in Food & Beverage Service - Theory

PUSA Institute
New Delhi
09.2007

2 years Apprentice Steward - On job training

Taj Palace Hotel
New Delhi
09.2007

High School -

CBSE
New Delhi
04.2003

Secondary School -

CBSE
New Delhi
04.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team-oriented
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem solving
  • Wine & Beverage knowledge
  • Financials
  • Building relationships
  • Word
  • Excel
  • POS

Certification

  • Hygiene Supervisor, Hong Kong Productivity Council, 03/31/10
  • Hygiene Supervisor, Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, 05/31/15
  • Responsible Service BC – Selling It Right, 05/31/23
  • Responsible Service BC – Serving It Right, 04/30/23
  • Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) – Food Safe Level 1, 04/30/23
  • Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) – Food Safe Level 2, 05/01/23

References

Available upon request

Immigration Status

Open Work Permit (PR application is processed and approved in principle)

Introduction

An enthusiastic, hard-working and well-organized F&B professional with over 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. I approach my work with a winning attitude and desire to deliver an exceptional dining experience with only key to success is attention to detail. I truly believe in establishing long term relationships with all the guests which ultimately helps to run and sustain a business. My passion towards the Wine & Beverage always motivates me to provide the best experience to all my guests and share my knowledge with my colleagues. I am always eager to take on new challenges and believe that my skill set, and experience will be an asset to both my future colleagues and my employer.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager – Marilena Café & Bar

Top Table (Aquilini Family) Hospitality Group
01.2024 - Current

Food Service Supervisor – Fishhook

1237982 B.C. LTD.
09.2022 - 11.2023

Restaurant General Manager – Belon “1* Michelin”

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
10.2016 - 12.2018

Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier – Carbone

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
10.2014 - 09.2016

Restaurant General Manager – New Punjab Club “1* Michelin”

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
03.2014 - 03.2022

Senior Server – Boqueria

Black Sheep Restaurants Limited
03.2014 - 09.2014

Server – Al Molo

Dining Concepts Limited
05.2010 - 02.2013

Server – Bistecca

Dining Concepts Limited
10.2007 - 09.2008

2 years Apprenticeship in Food & Beverage Service - Theory

PUSA Institute

2 years Apprentice Steward - On job training

Taj Palace Hotel

High School -

CBSE

Secondary School -

CBSE
SANDEEP ARORA