Vijayan Bhaskaran
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
- Seeking a challenging assignment in Catering & Hospitality Management, Airline Catering, General Administration, Guest Relations, Event Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Kitchen Management with a reputed organization - to deliver effective leadership skills and to achieve the highest level of satisfaction by maintaining standards of the organization.
- Ensure all aspects of Performance Targets are met and all works are carried out effectively, efficiently and safety manner.
- Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide quality services for all groups
- Communicate effectively and present information to management, employees, vendors, and the general.
- Effectively being part of the team in INTERGRATED OPERATION CONTROL, QATAR Airways.
- Handled vendors like Oberoi Flight services, Taj Air caterer, Gate gourmet, Qatar Airways Catering company.
- Remotely handled nominated catering vendors globally (more than 100 destination).
- Identify areas of improvement in the delivery of services and processes and implement change as required.
- Experienced in planning, supervising & managing the entire operations including resource planning, procurement and maintenance of inventory levels for smooth functioning of operations.
- Demonstrated skills in relationship management and communication coupled with exceptional team development and supervision abilities.
- Worked as part of a team of highly motivated chefs, responsible for the efficient running of a kitchen.
- Highly talented with good experience in food production for all ala-carte kitchen, banquet kitchen and developing menus with the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
Grande Prairie, AB
09.2022 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
General Service Manager
Sodexo India Services
Chennai, IND
04.2019 - 09.2022
Catering Operations Officer
Qatar Airways
05.2017 - 10.2018
EXECUTIVE - Catering Operations
Jet Airways India LTD.
08.2006 - 04.2017
Cook Level -1
The Park Hotel
10.2005 - 08.2006
Commis - II
GRT Grand Hotel
06.2002 - 01.2005
Departmental Job trainee
GRT Grand hotel
06.2001 - 06.2002
Vocational exposure training
Welcom Group Sullivan court
04.1999 - 05.1999
Education
Post Diploma in Hazard Analysis Critical Control point(HACCP - ISO 22000 Standards) -
DOTE
Chennai India01.2018
03 Years Hotel Management And Catering Technology
Shevaroys Collage of Hotel Management
01.2001
Skills
- Food Services
- Catering Management
- Strategic Planning
- Personnel Management/Training
- Catering Operations
- Industrial Catering Management
- Relationship Management Client and team
- Airline Catering Administration
- Kitchen Management
- Customer service/ Guest relations
- Equipment & Inventory Management
- Food Safety/ HACCP
- Vendor Management
- MS OFFICE (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Supervisory certification in FOSTAC issued by FSSAI, Gov of India
- Certificate in Fid Aid and Safety – Issued by Reliant Audit and Safety
- Certificate in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Management, 2018.
- Certificate in Management of Change in Process Safety, 2018.
- Certificate in Behavior Based Safety Management, 2018.
- Certificate in essential fire safety principles, 2018(Dubai Chamber).
- Certificate in First Aid at Work, 2018(Dubai Chamber).
- Certificate in COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, 2018(Dubai Chamber).
- Certificate in Food safety – issued by – THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTY AND HYGIENE, LONDON.
- Certificate - obtained satisfactory pass mark in the HEALTH & HYGIENE COUNCEL interactive training video programme in proper hygiene practices—issued by HEALTH & HYGIENE COUNSEL, LONDON.
- Certificate - obtained satisfactory training in cake decorating and sugar craft.
- Certificate – Participated and displayed exotic varieties and did GUERIDON SERVICE in ALL INDIA FOOD CARNIVAL-2001.
Languages
English - High Proficiency
Full Professional
Tamil - Native Language
Native or Bilingual
Hindi - Limited Working Proficiency
Professional Highlights
- Sodexo India Services, General Service Manager, 04/2019, Present
- Qatar Airways, Catering Operations Officer, 05/2017, 10/2018
- Jet Airways India LTD., EXECUTIVE – Catering Operations, 08/2006, 04/2017
- The Park Hotel, Chennai, Cook Level -1, 10/2005, 08/2006
- GRT Grand Hotel, Chennai, Commis – II, 06/2002, 01/2005
- GRT Grand hotel, Chennai, Departmental Job trainee, 06/2001, 06/2002
- Welcom Group Sullivan court, India, Vocational exposure training, 04/1999, 05/1999
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/07/80
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
09.2022 - Current
General Service Manager
Sodexo India Services
04.2019 - 09.2022
Catering Operations Officer
Qatar Airways
05.2017 - 10.2018
EXECUTIVE - Catering Operations
Jet Airways India LTD.
08.2006 - 04.2017
Cook Level -1
The Park Hotel
10.2005 - 08.2006
Commis - II
GRT Grand Hotel
06.2002 - 01.2005
Departmental Job trainee
GRT Grand hotel
06.2001 - 06.2002
Vocational exposure training
Welcom Group Sullivan court
04.1999 - 05.1999
Post Diploma in Hazard Analysis Critical Control point(HACCP - ISO 22000 Standards) -
DOTE
03 Years Hotel Management And Catering Technology
Shevaroys Collage of Hotel Management