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Baran Kiran

@barankiran

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Experienced hospitality leader driving profitable events and restaurant operations with calm, strategic leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hospitality role leading operations or events where I can drive profitability, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality guest experiences in a collaborative culture.

I am a level-headed hospitality professional with 5+ years managing high-volume, high-budget restaurant and event operations, delivering memorable guest experiences while keeping operations profitable and efficient.

I've overseen venues and events serving 20–400 guests, directed private dining and corporate functions, and managed annual budgets exceeding $3M, improving profit margins by 21% within three months through labor and food-cost optimization.

Fluent in four languages, I lead cross-functional teams, negotiate vendor partnerships, and prioritize client satisfaction—achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate—while continually refining processes for scalable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Events Manager

2051 Cucina Italiana

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Assisted planning and execution of corporate retreats and social events for 100–400 attendees, coordinated logistics and vendors, and achieved a 95% client satisfaction rate through post-event reporting and improvements.

Event Planning Logistics Budget Management Scheduling

Managing Consultant

WolfsGlen

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Oversaw operations of two high-volume restaurants with combined 300+ guest capacity, directed private dining and events for 20–300 guests, and led budgeting and cost control for venues with annual budgets exceeding $3M.

Operations Management Event Execution Budgeting Cost Control Private Events Multilingual Communication

General Manager

Civico 1845

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed daily operations of an authentic Italian restaurant, led front- and back-of-house teams, drove revenue growth through private dining and wine programs, and oversaw P&L and vendor relationships.