Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
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Lotte Kapur

Lotte Kapur

Inverness,Inverness Shire

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Coffee Roastery Owner

Landour Coffee
Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
2020.06 - Current

Acquired ownership of Landour Coffee, a high-altitude artisanal coffee roastery.
Mastered techniques in coffee roasting, grinding, brewing, and serving coffee at Lotte's Homebaked Goods.
Managed all operations of Landour Coffee roastery with an onsite team since acquisition.

www.landourcoffee.com

Cafe Owner & Cake Designer

Lotte's Homebaked Goods
Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
2019.10 - Current

Founded a café in India, achieving over five years of successful operation.

Implementing own recipes and designing bespoke cakes.
Led a team of 12 staff members, focusing on local employment creation.
Developed hospitality training initiatives to elevate service quality and staff skills.
Delivered premium coffee and baked items to promote healthier choices in a clean and attractive cafe environment.

www.lotteshomebakedgoods.com

Designed, built and setup a homestay business

Self Employed
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
2018.01 - Current

Designed and furnished interior layouts, constructing a property and arranging it as a homestay. Setup Airbnb and social media websites.

http://www.airbnb.co.in/h/landourvilla

Substitute EY Minder & PE teacher

Woodstock International School
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
2017.08 - 2019.10

Facilitated rich, varied experiences for children within school settings. Encouraged physical activity and engagement of all senses. Adhered to Woodstock Physical Education Benchmarks and Standards.

Afterschool Childcare Provider

Self Employed
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
2016.10 - 2018.05

Facilitate part-time after-school care for 6 children aged 3 to 4 years

Meetings & Events Sales Office Manager

The Grosvenor Hotel Victoria, GLH Hotels
London, City of London
2010.03 - 2012.03

Managed and delegated tasks to foster team efficiency.

Led development of four team members through regular one-to-ones and appraisals.

  • Collaborated closely with director of sales and proactive sales manager.
  • Motivated staff by establishing monthly incentives to enhance morale.
  • Planned yearly budget alongside hotel manager to align financial goals.
  • Conducted weekly strategic meetings with hotel manager, focusing on forecasts and reports.
  • Compiled contracts and diligently followed up on event booking details.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

Senior Meeting & Events Sales Executive

The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria, GLH Hotels
London, City of London
2009.07 - 2010.03

Senior Meetings & Events Sales Coordinator

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
London, City of London
2007.08 - 2009.07

Meetings & Events Sales Coordinator

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
London, City of London
2007.05 - 2007.08

Reception Supervisor

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
London, City of London
2006.06 - 2007.05

Head Waitress - Part Time

Restaurant La Marmite
IJzendijke, Netherlands
2000.01 - 2006.06

Intern Shop Assistant & Selling Travel Insurances

ANWB
Tilburg, Netherlands
2005.12 - 2006.05

Receptionist intern

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
London, City of London
2005.06 - 2005.12

Customer Service Assistant Intern

The Ski-Train
Utrecht, The Netherlands
2003.01 - 2003.03

Waitress & Bar Tender Summer Job

Tennis Centre 'de Braakman'
Hoek, The Netherlands
2001.06 - 2002.06

Gap of half a year to work & travel in Australia

n/a
Sydney, Australia
2002.01 - 2002.05

Administrative Bank Assistant

Rabobank Netherlands
Oostburg, The Netherlands
2001.07 - 2001.12

Education

Childminder CACHE Level 3 - Education

Stonebridge Associated Colleges
London
/2012 - /2014

Degree - Tourism and Leisure Management

MTRO De Rooi Pannen
Tilburg, The Netherlands
/2002 - /2005

Skills

    Communication and active listening

    Creative problem solving

    Calm under pressure

    Empathy and understanding

    Diligence and work ethic

    Financial awareness

    Technical proficiency

    Team collaboration

    Organizational skills

    Social media experience

Affiliations

  • Baking & Cooking
  • Interior Design & Architecture
  • Art
  • Tennis

Certification

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, 9 days course by Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies 16 Nov '24

CPR certification by Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies 16 Nov '24

Languages

English
Advanced
Dutch
Native
Hindi
Beginner
German
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Coffee Roastery Owner

Landour Coffee
2020.06 - Current

Cafe Owner & Cake Designer

Lotte's Homebaked Goods
2019.10 - Current

Designed, built and setup a homestay business

Self Employed
2018.01 - Current

Substitute EY Minder & PE teacher

Woodstock International School
2017.08 - 2019.10

Afterschool Childcare Provider

Self Employed
2016.10 - 2018.05

Meetings & Events Sales Office Manager

The Grosvenor Hotel Victoria, GLH Hotels
2010.03 - 2012.03

Senior Meeting & Events Sales Executive

The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria, GLH Hotels
2009.07 - 2010.03

Senior Meetings & Events Sales Coordinator

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
2007.08 - 2009.07

Meetings & Events Sales Coordinator

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
2007.05 - 2007.08

Reception Supervisor

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
2006.06 - 2007.05

Intern Shop Assistant & Selling Travel Insurances

ANWB
2005.12 - 2006.05

Receptionist intern

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
2005.06 - 2005.12

Customer Service Assistant Intern

The Ski-Train
2003.01 - 2003.03

Gap of half a year to work & travel in Australia

n/a
2002.01 - 2002.05

Administrative Bank Assistant

Rabobank Netherlands
2001.07 - 2001.12

Waitress & Bar Tender Summer Job

Tennis Centre 'de Braakman'
2001.06 - 2002.06

Head Waitress - Part Time

Restaurant La Marmite
2000.01 - 2006.06

Childminder CACHE Level 3 - Education

Stonebridge Associated Colleges
/2012 - /2014

Degree - Tourism and Leisure Management

MTRO De Rooi Pannen
/2002 - /2005
Lotte Kapur