NAVIN SHRESTHA

Group Bar Manager - GLO KITCHEN BAR, DIFC
United Arab Emirates UAE

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ABOUT

I am Navin Shrestha, a highly accomplished Bar Professional with over 10 plus years of experience in the fast-paced high-volume hospitality industry; consistently increased sales & guest counts; demonstrated leadership & business ethics when making decisions. A dynamic creative Mixologist Bartender and a highly motivated Leader who can handle maximum job pressures.

As a candidate with extensive experience in Hospitality, I am highly skilled in:

Vast knowledge of mixology, molecular, Spirits, wine, cocktails
Create and design Beverage Menu with super creative High-End Cocktails
Beverage: Provide Spirits & Wine Training
Cost & Inventory Management
Pre Openings Specialist: Restaurant, Pub, Night Club, Beach Club
Provided high standards of Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing Support
Proficient at managing process operations and experience in developing procedures, and service standards for business excellence
Resourceful at maintaining cordial relations with customers & providing value additions
Ensuring quality and service norms to achieve customer satisfaction
Skilful at monitoring and motivating the workforce to enhance their efficiencies and assist them in delivering quality services to the client
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
All paperwork related to restaurant operations

Basic Info

Industry: Restaurant Bars, Cafe and Clubs

Department: Food and Beverage Service

Job Level: Management

Job Role: Bar Manager

Nationality: India

Current Country: United Arab Emirates UAE

Education Level: A Level/10+2/3

NAVIN SHRESTHA's Activity

Education

Arts
April 2007 - May 2009

St Peters High School, India

Certifications & Awards

SPIRITS BRAND TRAINING COMPLETION
ALL WELL KNOWN SPIRITS BRANDS
HORECA BARTENDER
HORECA
WSET LEVEL-2 IN SPIRITS
WSET LONDON

Skills

Costing BeverageOrdering Leadingandmaintainingthebarteam’sstrength Beveragetraining Cost&InventoryControlmanagement Barsupervising ProcessOperation MolecularMixology CustomerService EngineeringBeverageMenu

Experience

Group Bar Manager
2020 - Present (4 Years)

GLO KITCHEN BAR, DIFC, United Arab Emirates UAE
As a Bar Manager, I do manage the bar service to offer a high quality, efficient beverage service that adds to a superior Guest experience and is in accordance with licensing regulations associated with alcoholic beverages. br brSpecifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: br br* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service. br* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated br* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation br* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly br* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it br* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied br* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards br* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times br* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner br* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar br* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures br* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary br* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence br* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members br* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office br* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques br* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained br* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target br*Cost Inventory management br*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Bar In-charge
2020 - 2020 (0Months)

PARADISE BEACH CLUB, Rixos Hotel , The Palm, United Arab Emirates UAE
Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service.
* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated
* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation
* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly
* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied
* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards
* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times
* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner
* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar
* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures
* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence
* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members
* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office
* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained
* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target
*Cost & Inventory management
*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Bar Supervisor
2019 - 2020 (1 Year)

VIP STUDIO CLUB LOUNGE ROOFTOP, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE
Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service.
* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated
* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation
* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly
* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied
* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards
* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times
* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner
* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar
* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures
* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence
* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members
* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office
* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained
* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target
*Cost & Inventory management
*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Bar Manager
2017 - 2019 (2 Years)

MR. MIYAGIS ASIAN STREET BAR, MEDIA ONE HOTEL, United Arab Emirates UAE
Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: br br* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service. br* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated br* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation br* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly br* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it br* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied br* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards br* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times br* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner br* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar br* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures br* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary br* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence br* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members br* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office br* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques br* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained br* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target br*Cost Inventory management br*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Duty Manager
2019 - 2019 (0Months)

THE SCENE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, PIER 7, MARINA, United Arab Emirates UAE
As A Duty Manager, my responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals. I ensure efficient restaurant operation and maintain high production, great teamwork & environment, quality, and customer-service standards.

* Manage and regularly optimize the restaurant operations
* Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, and make them settle properly within the operations and the team
* Evaluate the team performance, coach, and provide feedback to improve productivity
* Monitor the team attendance, and vacation leaves, and prepare the monthly payroll accordingly
* Follow-up on customers’ orders for dine-in and delivery are being served on time and up to British food Art standards, and respond efficiently to their complaints
* Perform daily inspections and periodic audits to check the safety of equipment and ensure good product quality, address engineering problems involving the cost, installation, and maintenance of such equipment
* Set and ensure Meeting Restaurant’s KPIs
* Estimate consumption, forecast requirements, and maintain inventory.
* Uphold the sales records of sales and cash receipts including related areas of accounting, budgeting, petit cash, and banking procedures
* Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy facility by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
* Set the cultural tone of the team and develop a strong culture of continuous improvement to consistently raise the bar of execution
* In Additional to the above-mentioned requirements you are expected to accomplish tasks and duties outside of your scope of work as always required by work demand
Bar Manager
2017 - 2017 (0Months)

RAASTA LOUNGE BOMBAY, India
As a Bar Manager, I do manage the bar service to offer a high-quality, efficient beverage service that adds to a superior Guest experience and is in accordance with licensing regulations associated with alcoholic beverages.

Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service.
* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated
* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation
* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly
* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied
* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards
* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times
* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner
* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar
* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures
* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence
* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members
* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office
* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained
* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target
*Cost & Inventory management
*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Bar Manager
2016 - 2017 (1 Year)

COPA LOUNGE BAR, MUMBAI, India
As a Bar Manager, I do manage the bar service to offer a high-quality, efficient beverage service that adds to a superior Guest experience and is in accordance with licensing regulations associated with alcoholic beverages.

Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service.
* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated
* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation
* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly
* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied
* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards
* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times
* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner
* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar
* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures
* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence
* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members
* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office
* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained
* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target
*Cost & Inventory management
*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Head Bartender Mixologist
2015 - 2016 (1 Year)

Farzi Cafe, India
As a Head Bartender Mixologist, I do manage the bar service to offer a high quality, efficient beverage service that adds to a superior Guest experience and is in accordance with licensing regulations associated with alcoholic beverages. br br • Dealing with the vendors and supplier br• Introduce a new cocktail menu with full beverage costing br• Take participation to Renovate the bar structure br• Check identification of the customer to verify for legal drinking age and serve br• Keeping track of current liquor license and expiry br• Responsible for updating F.L.R books every day as well as Monthly and dealing with the br excise department br• Monitor inventory for beverage, consumables, and dry items weekly as well as Monthly br• Create an effective schedule for the Bar team and give beverage training weekly br• Making and serving drinks br• Doing inventory, wastage record, ordering request br• Always visible in the bar with a smile to make guests comfortable and happy br• Setup all the bar stations as per standards br• Keep track of all the breakages of glassware and bar tools and equipment br• Report all the bar-related Maintenance to Management br• Take part in a management meeting and raising up the bar related issue
Bar Supervisor
2013 - 2015 (2 Years)

PASSION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, Adliya, Bahrain, Bahrain
Specifically, I am responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high-quality, efficient service.
* Check that Guest service standards are set, implemented and monitored, and continuously evaluated
* Set-up of the outlet in accordance with the pre-determined standards of the operation
* Comply with licensing regulations and Al Fattan Building procedures relating to the bar and service of alcoholic beverages and conduct staff training sessions accordingly
* Demonstrate a perfect knowledge of all beverages served in the bar, how beverages are prepared (to recipe) and presented, and how Bar personnel are trained to possess this knowledge and the application of it
* Ensure compliance with and the proper training of Team Members so that all Company Health and Safety, and Fire Regulations and procedures are understood and applied
* Ensure all Team Members are impeccably presented and adhere to the correct uniform standards
* Evaluate the performance of the Team ensuring the highest standards of service are given at all times
* Ensure all Team Members receive an annual and interim appraisal and any other appropriate performance feedback in a timely manner
* Ensure all staff members have a Personal Development Plan that details and actively encourage the use of Hilton University and the Hotel training Calendar
* Deal with sudden staff shortages through absenteeism and report all absences according to Company Attendance Procedures
* Adhere to the Company disciplinary policy when necessary
* Ensure an appropriate delegation structure is in place and shared amongst the senior team in your absence
* Complete all necessary administration in accordance with Company procedures relating to all staff members
* Produce effective revenue forecasting, as per timelines, and communicate forecasts to the Food and Beverage office
* Maximise revenue and increase average spending per person through upselling, high customer service standards, effective training and motivational techniques
* Work with Food and Beverage Cost Control to ensure stock takes are carried out in a timely manner and to ensure food and beverage cost control targets are maintained
* Meet or exceed the monthly drink profit margin target
*Cost & Inventory management
*Placing the Beverage orders under a certain budget and according to the level of business
Senior Bartender
2012 - 2013 (1 Year)

FORTUNE SELECT EXOTICA, MUMBAI, India
Dealing with the vendors and supplier br• Introduce a new cocktail menu with full beverage costing br• Take participation to Renovate the bar structure br• Check identification of the customer to verify for legal drinking age and serve br• Keeping track of current liquor license and expiry br• Responsible for updating F.L.R books every day as well as Monthly and dealing with the br excise department br• Monitor inventory for beverage, consumables, and dry items weekly as well as Monthly br• Create an effective schedule for the Bar team and give beverage training weekly br• Making and serving drinks br• Doing inventory, wastage record, ordering request br• Always visible in the bar with a smile to make guests comfortable and happy br• Setup all the bar stations as per standards br• Keep track of all the breakages of glassware and bar tools and equipment br• Report all the bar-related Maintenance to Management br• Take part in a management meeting and raising up the bar related issue

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Group Bar Manager - GLO KITCHEN BAR, DIFC United Arab Emirates UAE