About Atul bhatt

About me

Enterprising leader & planner with a strong record of contributions in streamlining
operations, invigorating businesses, heightening productivity, systems &
procedures, in quest of senior level assignments in F&B Operations, Clients & Guest
Servicing and Event Management with a leading organization of repute in Hotel,
Restaurant and Bar industry.

Education

Experience

  • 2020 - Present
    Koko Bay, West Beach

    Assistant restaurant and Bar manager

    Assisted in learning and development for all the team members of the outlet Implement systems and procedures that achieve higher
    cost efficiency and guest satisfaction.
    Worked on Performance Appraisal/ Management of the staff in the department; ensured the smooth day-to- day functioning of the
    outlet.
    Monitored guest mix, guest profiles and effectiveness of new competitive outlets in association with the sales and marketing
    department.
    Managed Social Media platforms with help of creative agencies to increase the audience reach.
    Maintained constant guest contact, built relationships, solicited feedback and monitored the Guest satisfaction tracking system for the
    restaurant.
    Collaborated with the Chef on Menu planning and pricing.
    Planned and organized various food festivals, restaurant promotions or special occasions. Monitored the daily number of covers and
    the average check of the restaurant.
    Introduced various control measures & produced the best results in operational cost & other expenses.
    Improved the quality of service and guest satisfaction by delivering trainings on new concept & style of service.
    Directed staffing & requirements plan; mentored to improve team member performance.
    Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations concerned health and safety requirements.
    Controlled the food, beverage & variable cost; developed innovative strategies to market the Bar outlets for achieving a larger market
    share and attracting new segments; monitoring inventory and stock levels regularly.
    Maintained high standards of personal presentation & grooming, managed internal hygiene including staff.
    Established rapport with guests to build brand image and enhanced experience

  • 2018 - 2020
    Taj Dubai, Business Bay

    Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager

    Overseeing team performance
    Handling team conflicts
    Streamlining operations
    Hiring and onboarding new employees
    Ensuring and measuring guest satisfaction
    Inventory management
    Managing finances
    Enforcing covid-19 safety measures

  • 2016 - 2018
    IHCL (Indian Hotels Co. Ltd)

    TMTP (Taj Management Training Program)

    Sri Lanka Shadow Manager – Taj Bentota
    Key Result Areas:
    Worked:
    o Closely with the Assistant Director F&B on maximizing the revenue by designing new promotions and theme night.
    o With Events Team at Taj Samudra Colombo to promote and upsell the hotel venues for destination weddings
    Administered the project of revamping the Tease Bar at Taj Bentota.
    Took responsibility of the bar at Taj Bentota in absence of the Bar Manager.
    Assisted Director Food and Beverage on revamping the menus for outlets as per market trends and competition set.Organizational Project: Taj Express Towers Mumbai
    Worked with the Corporate Digital Marketing Team on setting up a digital marketing platform for the brand, managed all digital media
    content of TAJ.
    Learnt to handle all the social media platforms for the organization shadowing the corporate social media content in-charge.
    Highlight:
    Successfully launched the platform with the team.
    Cross Trainings: Taj City Center Gurgaon, India
    Worked as shadow manager in all major and ancillary departments of the hotel to understand better coordination between different
    departments.
    Improved employee awareness of organization\’s roles and functions
    Increased flexibility for scheduling as well as opportunities for employee advancement
    Evaluated employees across an array of roles.
    Corporate Social Responsibility Project:
    Worked on project for 3 Taj Hotels in Bengaluru on responsible kitchen waste management initiated from reduction of waste from
    source.
    Project focused on identifying the source of waste, designed a recordkeeping matrix to track waste, implemented ideas to reduce
    waste and show the results in two months

  • 2015 - 2016
    Taj Madikeri Spa and Resort Coorg

    Bar and All day Dining Supervisor

  • 2014 - 2015
    Taj Madikeri Spa and Resort Coorg

    Bartender

Skills