
Suneel Bhandari
@suneelbhandari
Operations Manager in cinema, hospitality and retail, running ETHNIC SOUL and building multi-site cinema operations.
What I'm looking for
At ETHNIC SOUL, I co-run a women’s ethnic-wear retail business in Uttarakhand. I handle day-to-day operations, customer experience, merchandising and sourcing while balancing commercial outcomes and operating costs.
I built and operated a Print-on-Demand store through Redbubble and a Shopify website. I developed product and design concepts, created social-media creatives and ran social media advertising.
At PLATINUM CINEPLEX UNIPESSOAL LDA (MULTIVISION PLUS), I managed operations and marketing for a 2-screen multiplex. I led a multicultural workforce and handled vendors, inventory, customer service and commercial performance.
Earlier, I supported the setup and operational launch of SURYA CINEMAS across North India, covering 4 multiplexes and 8 screens. My experience also includes managing a 6-screen multiplex at RELIANCE MEDIAWORKS (BIG CINEMAS) and F&B operations at THE PICCADILLY HOTELS & RESORTS.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-owner / Business Operations
Ethnic Soul
Co-run a women's ethnic-wear retail business, managing day-to-day operations, customer experience, merchandising, sourcing, and business development. Oversee product selection, vendor coordination, pricing, promotions, and local customer acquisition while balancing commercial outcomes and operating costs.
Manager, Operations & Marketing
Platinum Cineplex Unipessoal LDA (Multivision Plus)
Oct 2014 - Oct 2023 (9 years)
Owned day-to-day operations of a 2-screen, 340-seat multiplex covering operations, marketing, programming, F&B, customer service, and commercial performance. Led and developed a multicultural workforce, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
Operations Manager
Movie Time Cinemas
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Managed daily multiplex operations, customer service, sales activities, promotions, and team performance. Handled hiring, training, incentives, operational targets, and service standards.
Operations Setup Manager
Surya Cinemas
Jul 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Supported setup and operational launch of a cinema chain across North India, covering 4 multiplexes and 8 screens. Worked across operations, programming, marketing, F&B, vendor development, compliance, and performance targets.
Food & Beverages Manager
The Piccadilly Hotels & Resorts
Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 (2 years 5 months)
Managed F&B operations, purchasing, vendor negotiations, inventory, quality, hygiene, and cost control. Led teams and supported events, conferences, and customer service operations.
Cinema Manager
Reliance Mediaworks (Big Cinemas)
May 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Managed a 6-screen, 1,224-seat multiplex and led a workforce of approximately 75–80 employees. Owned daily operations, sales transactions, cash controls, inventories, customer service, training, and compliance.
Founder / Operator
Print-on-Demand Business
Built and operated a Print-on-Demand store using Redbubble and Shopify, managing the business end-to-end. Created product/design concepts, developed social-media creatives, and ran social media advertising to acquire customers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HNB University
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree from HNB University, Kotdwara, India.
CBSE Board
Senior Secondary
Senior secondary education from CBSE Board.
ICSE Board
Secondary
Secondary education from ICSE Board.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
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