Aniket Gharote
Glasgow ,United Kingdom
Summary
Charismatic hospitality worker offers commitment to personal and professional development. Thrives in guest-centered environments with consistently positive feedback. A successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Indian Curry Specialist
Masala Twist Group
Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
03.2022 - Current
- Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts and offer fresh options to customers.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
- Monitored kitchen staff and environments to ensure appropriate safety procedures were implemented.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Interacted positively with customers, effectively promoting restaurant facilities and services.
- Improved Front-of-House (FOH) staff productivity by elevating greeting and seating processes.
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
F&B and Facility Manager
Sodexo India Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Overseeing the entire facility of Experience Centre including Cafeteria and Housekeeping
- Managing all VIP meetings, conferences and events on a daily basis
- Supervising teams of staff across different divisions
- Ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained and conducting proactive maintenance
- Dealing with emergencies as they arise
- Managing budgets
- Ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations
- Planning for the future by forecasting the facility's upcoming needs and requirements
- Overseeing any renovations, refurbishments
- Making monthly flash reports, coordinating with Finance as and when necessary and following up on the vendors payment.
- Controlled food and beverage inventory, strategically ordering supplies and anticipating consumer demands to prevent out-of-stock items.
- Developed menus with strict cost controls to maximise restaurant profits.
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
Senior Operations Associate
IAG New Zealand Claims Services - (WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
Pune
Assistant Program Manager
Hotel Le Meridian
Nagpur, India
Club Ambassador
Hotel Le Meridian
Nagpur, India
Food & Beverage Shift Leader/Supervisor
Marriott International
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
Food & Beverage Associate
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel
Edinburgh, Scotland
Education
Bachelors in International Hospitality Management -
Queen Margaret University
01.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
- Marriott Development program for Supervisors/Managers
- Barista Training - Starbucks ( Level 1 Trainer)
- Responsible service of Alcohol (RSA) training
- Beverage training provided by Matthew Clark
- Cocktail training from professional Bartenders
- Efficient multitasking
- Menu planning
- Ingredient preparation
- Kitchen organisation
- Produce purchasing
- Food preparation
- Communication skills
Custom
- Music
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Socializing
Timeline
Indian Curry Specialist
Masala Twist Group
03.2022 - Current
F&B and Facility Manager
Sodexo India Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelors in International Hospitality Management -
Queen Margaret University
01.2010 - 05.2012
Senior Operations Associate
IAG New Zealand Claims Services - (WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)
Assistant Program Manager
Hotel Le Meridian
Club Ambassador
Hotel Le Meridian
Food & Beverage Shift Leader/Supervisor
Marriott International
Food & Beverage Associate
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel
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