Vivek More

The result-driven leader with 15 years of extensive experience & broad-based knowledge in F&B Operations, Brand Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Finance, Budgeting & Costing, Food Safety Management & Training & Leadership Development.

Extensive experience in Managing & Development Global Brands by Implementing the right process & practices across organizations.

• Operations Setup & Management 
• Brand & Business Development
• F&B Operations 
• Project Planning & Management 
• P&L Accountability
• Budgeting & Cost Optimisation 
• Workflow and Process Optimization
• SOPs, Operation Manuals Developments & Implementation 
• Quality Assurance 
• Auditing & Compliance
• FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, & EHS
• Product Development / R&D
• Product Costing & Pricing 
• Strategic Planning 
• Leadership, Competency & Work Skill Development 

Personal Summary:Result driven leader with 15 years of extensive experience & broad-based knowledge in F&B Operations, Brand Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Finance, Budgeting & Costing, Food Safety Management & Training & Leadership Development.

Extensive experience in Managing & Development Global Brands by Implementing the right process & practices across organisation.

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Key Skills and Competencies 

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• Operations Setup & Management 
• Brand & Business Development
• F&B Operations 
• Project Planning & Management 
• P&L Accountability
• Budgeting & Cost Optimisation 
• Workflow and Process Optimization
• SOPs, Operation Manuals Developments & Implementation 
• Quality Assurance 
• Auditing & Compliance
• FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, & EHS
• Product Development / R&D
• Product Costing & Pricing 
• Strategic Planning 
• Leadership, Competency & Work Skill Development 

Career History: In OutlineEmployer:

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Tenure of Service:

Al Mulla Business Group

Part of Opening team, managed & handled total activities for Brand Development for Bo’s Coffee & Kelly’s in UAE.

Operations Manager

Nov 2021 – Till Date

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Chin Chin Group of Restaurant 

Managed & Handled 16 restaurants in UAE under brand name Chin Chin (Chinese Cuisine).

Operations Manager

March 2021 – Nov 2021

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Resolute Group – 

Handled the operations for Resolute Group operating the Brands Chow King (23), Asia Kitchen By Main Land China (1), Jollibee – Oman (1). Handled centre-kitchen.

Operations Manager

September 2016 – March 2021

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Bateel International LLC. 

Managed the Training & Quality department for Bateel. Developed & implemented complete L&D strategy & SOPs. Actively overseen Bateel Operations in Cafes, Retail & Factory.

Asst. Training Manager (Corporate)

August 2014 – September 2016 

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Chowking Orient Restaurants 

Manged the Training & Quality department for Chow king Brand in UAE & Oman.

Training Officer (Corporate UAE and Oman)

December 2012 – July 2014

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ITC Fortune Select Exotica

Head of training department, responsible for GSI & Department KPIs. Also oversee western India region for Training, Auditing & Hotel KPIs.

Training Manager & Regional Mentor for ITC Fortune Hotels Western Region (13 Hotels)

October 2011 – December 2012

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Panoramic Group Company Ltd. 

Developed & Manage Training & Development for PAN India (7 Hotels). Done the opening for 3 Hotels.

Training Manager – Corporate

March 2010 – October 2011

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B.P. Marine & Hospitality Institute Affiliated to SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)

Sr. Lecturer (HOD – F&B Part-Time)

August 2009 – December 2010

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Kohinoor College of Hotel Management Mumbai

HOD for F&B and Production Department, Co-Chairperson for Mumbai university (F&B).

Sr. Lecturer (HOD – F&B)

April 2007 – March 2010

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Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces 

HMTs

May 2006 – April 2007

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Le Meridien (Pune)

Industrial Exposure Trainee

May 2004 to November 2004

Academic Qualifications:B.SC. in Hospitality & Hotel AdministrationInstitute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition – (IHMCT)2003-06

HSCKirti M. Doongursee College Dadar Mumbai2003SSCS. G. Vidayalaya. Dadar Mumbai1999Certifications:FSSC 22000:2018 Lead Auditor CQI & IRCA – TUV 2019 HACCP Advance Level 4HACCP Advance Level 4 in Manufacturing

By Highfield - UK

2019ISO 22000:2018 Internal AuditorHighfield - UK2018PIC 3 & HACCP Level - 3Highfield – UK & Dubai Municipality and accredited by the Dubai Accreditation Department2013