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Akash Kumbhare

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Food and Beverage Director at Zion Hospitality, overseeing budgets, restaurant operations, and guest service.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in a progressive organization where I can use my skills and contribute to mutual growth.

At Zion Hospitality, I oversee Food and Beverage operations, including annual budgets, revenue forecasts, and cost control. I also work on pricing and initiatives to increase average check sizes.

I align operations across signature restaurants and work with the Executive Chef on menus, quality control, and seasonal offerings. I enforce hygiene, food safety, and sanitation protocols.

At SISBAN – Trofi, I managed processes spanning purchasing, accounting, human resources, inventory, and IT for Habra, Lunchroom, Chestnut and Gun Bun.

Earlier, I held Food and Beverage roles at HILTON, M.H. Al-Shaya Co. W.L.L., JW MARIOTT GOA, THE LEELA PALACE, and RADISSON BLU. I studied Hospitality and Hotel administration at IHM, Bhopal, and completed industrial training at Shangri La, New Delhi.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Food and Beverage

Current

Zion Hospitality

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Develops annual F&B budgets, forecasts revenue, and controls costs to maximize gross operating profit. Aligns operations across signature restaurants and ensures flawless guest experiences.

Budgeting Forecasting Cost Control Supplier Negotiation SOP Enforcement Menu Planning HACCP Guest Relations Team Leadership Performance Reviews

Operation Manager

SISBAN – Trofi

Jun 2017 - Apr 2025 (7 years 10 months)

Managed processes, purchasing, accounting, human resources, inventory, and IT. Demonstrated strong communication, decision-making, and team management skills.

Process Management Purchasing Accounting Human Resources Inventory Management IT Communication Skills Decision making Team Management Conflict Resolution

Restaurant Operations Manager

Hilton

Oct 2016 - Jun 2017 (8 months)

Oversaw dining areas and supervised food and beverage service staff. Created a positive team atmosphere and maintained records of staff performance and operating costs.

Operations Management Staff Supervision Budgeting Payroll Bookkeeping Quality Control Supplier Relations Cross Training

Asst. Restaurant Manager

M.H. Al-Shaya Co. W.L.L.

Sep 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years 1 month)

Provided customer and personal service, sales and marketing, and maintained interpersonal relationships. Made decisions and solved problems while assisting and caring for others.

Customer Service Sales Marketing Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills Decision making Problem Solving

Executive

JW Marriott Goa

Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 (5 months)

Managed all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards. Designed exceptional menus and led the F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training, and appraising talented personnel.

Food and Beverage Management Budgeting Menu Design Customer Service Recruitment Training KPI Setting Health and Safety Compliance

Bartender

The Leela Palace

Jun 2011 - Mar 2012 (9 months)

Skilled in mixing and serving drinks in keeping with bar specifications. Maintained comprehensive knowledge of inventory, drink mechanics, and pricing.

Bartending Mixology Inventory Management Customer Service Menu Knowledge

Server

Radisson Blu

Jun 2010 - May 2011 (11 months)

Ensured all guests were served to the hotel's standard in restaurant, bar, and lounge areas. Took orders and served food and beverages in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.

Food Service Beverage Service Customer Service Order Taking Hospitality Standards