Joseph Raju Kota

Restaurant And Bar Manager @ The Indian Hotels Company Limited | Food and Beverage Operations

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

A highly motivated professional with over Decade (10+) of experience in the food and beverage sector, this individual excels at elevating service quality and operational effectiveness in full-service hospitality, using direct leadership to achieve business outcomes. This professional focuses on guest requirements to enhance service standards, quality, and profitability, with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks in demanding environments, and desires to contribute inventive solutions that elevate dining experiences while ensuring health and safety. Key Competencies: Food & Beverage Innovation: Develop distinctive and appealing food and beverage experiences to create a memorable impact on patrons, crafting novel and engaging offerings to distinguish the establishment. Team Leadership: Cultivate and guide substantial teams to achieve superior performance in service delivery and operational execution, fostering an environment that promotes excellence and collaboration. Sales Growth: Propel food and beverage sales to surpass established business objectives, implementing strategies to maximize revenue generation and exceed financial targets. Guest Voice: Actively solicit, acknowledge, and act upon guest feedback and perspectives, as this commitment to guest input is fundamental to enhancing their overall experience. Training & Development: Mentor and instruct emerging professionals in the hospitality sector, equipping the next generation with necessary skills and knowledge to excel and contribute to the industry's future success. Strategic Marketing: Utilize various marketing strategies to bolster brand visibility and foster increased engagement with the target audience, enhancing the establishment's market presence and customer connection.

Experience

  • Restaurant And Bar Manager at The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Overseeing team performance Managing and resolving team conflicts Streamlining operations Hiring and onboarding new employees Ensuring customer and staff satisfaction Managing finances and inventory Sales Growth & Strategic Marketing

  • Manager - Multi F&B Outlets at Radisson Hotel Group
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Food And Beverage Executive (Pre-opening) at Marriott International
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 · 7 mos

  • Food And Beverage Supervisor at THE GOLKONDA RESORTS & SPA
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Food and Beverage Specialist
      Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 · 6 mos

    • Food and Beverage Professional
      Jun 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos