Bhavik Vakharia

Food & Beverage Manager | Hospitality Operations Leader | Cost Optimization & Revenue Growth | UAE Experience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Results-driven Food & Beverage professional with 10+ years of international and UAE experience in managing high-volume hospitality operations across hotels, restaurants, and corporate catering environments. I specialize in driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and guest satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. My experience includes managing multi-outlet operations, leading teams of 30–50+ staff, and handling service volumes of 800–1500+ guests daily. Key strengths include: • Reducing food wastage by 20%+ through efficient inventory control • Driving revenue growth through menu engineering and upselling strategies • Managing vendor negotiations and procurement to improve cost efficiency • Ensuring HACCP and food safety compliance across all operations I am passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while contributing to business growth and profitability. Currently seeking leadership opportunities in hotels, resorts, or large-scale F&B operations across the UAE and GCC. 📩 Open to managerial and senior managerial roles in F&B and hospitality operations.

Experience

  • Al Rawabi - الروابي (Full-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Food and Beverage Manager
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Food and Beverage Manager
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Restaurant Manager at Lagardère Travel Retail
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 · 5 mos

  • Restaurant Manager at Amritsr Restaurant Al Karama
    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

     Also worked with Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management as a Lecturer.  Possess strong knowledge of Mixology of Beverage’s Like Cocktails, Mocktails & Strait around the world, with wise knowledge of coffee, tea & cigars, cigarettes & Tabaco around the world.  Possess strong knowledge of Food Production operations and various cuisines Like Indian, Continental (French, Italian, Turkish, Swiss cuisine), Orientals (Korean, Chinese & Vietnamese cuisine), American, Mexican, Lebanese, English cuisine.  Highly creative and innovative Bartender, with years of experience in all areas of Bar & Restaurant Operations.  In-depth ability to develop, Test recipes & Technique’s for Menu Preparation / Presentation.  Demonstrated ability to handle heavy workforce. & Ability to work under pressure.  Established track record in handling multiple responsibilities and completing them within the deadline.  Outstanding communication, presentation and organizing skills, exploring challenging career in educational institutes.  Have shot videos over alcoholic beverages & cocktails for YouTube content during my academics tenure for college students.  Looking forward to work for an organization which will help in value addition and serve as a spring board to move ahead in my career by providing me interesting career opportunities Supervises the operation and execution of business. Departments, Delegating responsibilities to staff members and ensuring they complete them efficiently and accurately, Making Duty Roster, and managing Events, Managing Indenting & Purchase Department, and Managing Kitchen & KST Department. Managing Monthly audits & Reports. Taking Inventory. Social Media Marketing & Old School Marketing. Opening new outlet. Managing all expenses, indenting sheets with complete ordering. Maintaining DSR reports on daily basis along with expenses sheet. Team briefing on daily basis. Coordinating with HR, accounts & purchase team.

  • Food and Beverage Manager at Express inns
    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 · 10 mos

    Currently working with 6 different departments 1) Restaurant & bar operations for 80 covers 2) IRD for 45 rooms 3) Banquet for 250 covers 4) Farmhouse 5) Main Kitchen & Pantry Kitchen 6) Purchase, sales, digital marketing & accounts & book keeping.