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SANJEEV JHA

Director of Food & Beverage
Howrah,West Bengal
SANJEEV JHA

Summary

As a seasoned Director of Food & Beverage with over 18 years of experience in the various hotel & resorts, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional Food & Beverage experiences while maximizing profitability. My strong leadership skills, combined with a keen understanding of industry trends, allow me to effectively manage teams and drive business growth. With a passion for Food & Beverage excellence and a proven track record of success, I am well-equipped to bring valuable contributions to any organization.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Diamond Bijoux Plan Hotel

Director of Food & Beverage
01.2025 - Current

Job overview

Luxury Resort with 154 room & 9 Villas. 12 food & beverage outlets

  • Completely monitoring the entire food & beverage operation.
  • Coordinated seamless event execution for both small-scale gatherings and large-scale banquets or conferences.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, conducting regular staff performance evaluations and providing targeted feedback.
  • Enhanced revenue growth by developing strategic marketing campaigns targeting local and regional clientele.
  • Launched successful special events programming to drive additional revenue streams during off-peak times.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term goals and strategic plans for the food and beverage department.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through personalized service offerings tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Developed a strong team of food service professionals, selecting top talent through comprehensive recruitment initiatives.
  • Implemented sustainable practices in line with corporate social responsibility guidelines, reducing environmental impact while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maximized profitability with cost control measures, optimizing purchasing processes and reducing waste.

Bawe Retreat Cocoon Collection

Food & Beverage Manager
03.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • Luxury Resort with 70 Private Villas in Zanzibar Tanzania
  • Pre-Opening Action plan.
  • Managing Inventory, control systems, Menu development, Costing, financial reporting.
  • Organizing and coordinating various VIP delegations, events and hotel-opening services.
  • Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes.
  • Recruiting and training team and allocate responsibilities.
  • Profit & Loss Analysis.
  • Financial Management.
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Cost Analysis/Budgeting.
  • Marketing-through social media for food & beverage promotion.
  • Ensuring high standards of Service, quality control, hygiene, and health and safety HACCP.

Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Director of Food & Beverage
11.2022 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • Resort with 250 keys in Zanzibar Tanzania
  • Responsible for all F&B operational procedure as per the standard.
  • Dealing with travel agents booking & follow up daily.
  • Creating menus as per the standard of LHW.
  • Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes.
  • Recruiting and training team and allocate responsibilities.
  • P&L Analysis.
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Cost Analysis/Budgeting.
  • Marketing-through social media for food & beverage promotion.
  • Championed the integration of technology in daily operations, streamlining processes and enhancing overall guest experience.
  • Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Coordinated seamless event execution for both small-scale gatherings and large-scale banquets or conferences.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Le Royal Méridien Marriott Bonvoy
Chennai

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
01.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 240 rooms, 5 F&B outlets Chennai India
  • Responsible for all Food & Beverage operation, Banquet events, client meet, seminar & informal gathering, indoor & outdoor events.
  • Dealing with all the suppliers for food & beverage supplies and other supplies.
  • Creating menus and arranging food trials of all the items and then finalizing and selecting them for the menu.
  • Making weekly inventory, Training, Employee performance review.

The Raintree Hotel
Chennai

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
01.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 230 rooms, 6 F&B outlets Chennai India
  • Responsible for all F&B outlets operational procedure as per the standard.
  • Dealing with guests for banquets booking & follow up on daily basis.
  • Creating menus and arranging food trials of all the items and then finalizing and selecting them for the menu.
  • Creating agreements with all the online food platforms- Eazydiner, Zomato and Uber Eats.
  • Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes.
  • Recruiting and training team and allocate responsibilities.
  • P&L Analysis.

Orion Holding Group

Food and Beverage Operation Manager
05.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Kuwait
  • Responsible for all five outlets operational procedure as per the Kuwait law.
  • Dealing with all the suppliers for food, kitchen supplies and other supplies.
  • Creating menus and arranging food trials of all the items and then finalizing and selecting them for the menu.
  • Creating agreements with all the online food platforms- Talabat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats and arranging trainings for the associates.
  • Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes.
  • Recruiting and training personnel and allocate responsibilities.

Howard Johnson Hotel
Bangalore

Assistant F&B Manager
11.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Wyndham Bangalore
  • Taking ownership for the business performance of the Banquets, outdoor catering, restaurants & bar.
  • Training and development of the associate for their next level based on their performance.
  • Creating food and wine menus and special wine promotions.

Mathan Hotel

Restaurant Manager
09.2014 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Sterling Mac Dubai & Abu Dhabi
  • Managing the day-to-day operation of the outlet in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Creating monthly promotions in line with the market trends.
  • Creating monthly targets for the reward programme to all the regular clientele.
  • Ensuring perpetual inventory is updated on a weekly basis and managing discrepancies effectively.
  • Creation of incentive plan for the outlet.
  • Establishing and administering training programs within the outlet.

The Chancery Pavilion
Bangalore

Assistant Banquet Manager
03.2013 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 280 rooms, 6 F&B outlets, Bangalore, India
  • Following daily event & flow chart.
  • P&L Analysis.
  • Financial Management.
  • Cost Analysis/Budgeting.
  • Handling guest for banquet query & taking bookings.
  • Dealing with the guest for all sorts of requirement for event indoor or outdoor.
  • Making the NATPC (New Associate Training Profile Certificate) with all the other managers and organising it according to its training needs.
  • Working with Chef to update the menus depends on the seasons.
  • Prepared the sequence of service for the respective meal periods.
  • Handling and checking the HOE (Hotel Operational Equipment) received and then creating a report for all the variances.

The Lalit Ashok
Bangalore

Food & Beverage Executive
03.2011 - 02.2013

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 180 rooms, 6 F&B outlets, Bangalore, India
  • Taking ownership for the business performance of the Banquets, outdoor catering, restaurants & bar.
  • Training and development of the associate for their next level based on their performance.
  • Supervising and co-ordinate daily operation of meeting/banquet set-ups and service.
  • Handling guest for banquet query & taking bookings.
  • Working with Chef to update the menus depends on the seasons.
  • Prepared the sequence of service for the respective meal periods.
  • Handling and checking the HOE (Hotel Operational Equipment) received and then creating a report for all the variances.
  • 5
  • 180 rooms, 6 F&B outlets, Bangalore, India

The Zuri Whitefield
Bangalore

Team Leader (Restaurant & Bar)
03.2009 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 170 rooms, 5 F&B outlets, Bangalore, India
  • Manage all areas of the restaurant and make decisions on matters of importance to the guest service.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all financial invoices & daily reports.
  • Schedule staff as necessary to ensure adequate and consistent levels of service.

ITC Mughal Sheraton
Agra, UP

Guest Service Associate
03.2006 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • Company Overview: 5
  • 320 rooms, 8 F&B outlets, Agra UP, India

Education

AIHM
West Bengal

Three Years Diploma from Hotel Management
03.2004 - 03.2007

Skills

Pre-opening Expert

Operational efficiency

Hospitality management

Menu development

Purchasing management

Performance analysis

Cost control

Vendor negotiation

Sustainability practices

Wine history

Staff leadership

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Recruitment and hiring

Staff training

Cost controls

Personal Qualifications

3 years Diploma in Hotel Management, AIHM, Calcutta, India, 2004-01-01, 2007-12-31

Other Skills

Hindi, English, French Elementary

Contact

  • Phone, +91 7980438610, Howrah, West Bengal, 711106, India
  • Phone, +255 776 484 110, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Software

Micros, Opera, Point of sales, showman

Certification

LQA STAR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE AWARDS

Timeline

Director of Food & Beverage

Diamond Bijoux Plan Hotel
01.2025 - Current

Food & Beverage Manager

Bawe Retreat Cocoon Collection
03.2024 - 10.2024

Director of Food & Beverage

Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa
11.2022 - 02.2024

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Le Royal Méridien Marriott Bonvoy
01.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The Raintree Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022

Food and Beverage Operation Manager

Orion Holding Group
05.2018 - 12.2020

Assistant F&B Manager

Howard Johnson Hotel
11.2016 - 05.2018

Restaurant Manager

Mathan Hotel
09.2014 - 10.2016

Assistant Banquet Manager

The Chancery Pavilion
03.2013 - 08.2014

Food & Beverage Executive

The Lalit Ashok
03.2011 - 02.2013

Team Leader (Restaurant & Bar)

The Zuri Whitefield
03.2009 - 02.2011

Guest Service Associate

ITC Mughal Sheraton
03.2006 - 02.2009

AIHM

Three Years Diploma from Hotel Management
03.2004 - 03.2007
SANJEEV JHADirector of Food & Beverage