Vinay Sankhyan
Hospitality professional with 12+ years of Food & Beverage operations experience
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Hospitality professional with 12+ years of experience managing Food & Beverage operations within full-service hotels, restaurants, banquets and events across Canada and international luxury properties. Experienced in leading teams, improving guest satisfaction, managing labour and operating costs, executing large-scale events, and delivering consistent service standards. Strong background in hotel pre-opening operations, restaurant management, banquet execution, inventory control, and team development.
Experience
Assistant Banquet & Outlet Manager - Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza - Calgary, AB
(2025-06)
Progressed from Banquet Supervisor to Assistant Banquet & Outlet Manager, demonstrating strong operational leadership and performance.
- Oversee banquet and outlet operations including event execution, restaurant service, staffing, scheduling and guest experience
- Lead and coach service teams to maintain brand standards, operational efficiency and exceptional guest satisfaction
- Coordinate banquet functions from setup through completion, ensuring execution aligns with BEO requirements, timelines and client expectations
- Partner with kitchen, sales and hotel teams to deliver successful events and seamless operations
- Support inventory management, purchasing, labour planning, food safety and liquor compliance
- Manage guest concerns professionally and implement solutions to enhance service outcomes
Restaurant Manager - Homewood Suites by Hilton - Ottawa, ON
(2022-12 - 2025-05)
- Managed daily restaurant operations including staffing, training, service standards and guest satisfaction
- Led recruitment, onboarding and coaching of team members to improve performance
- Managed inventory, financial reporting and operational controls
- Maintained strong relationships with guests while ensuring consistent brand standards
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Pacini – Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport - Calgary, AB
(2019-08 - 2022-11)
- Managed front and back-of-house operations in partnership with Executive Chef and hotel leadership
- Supported restaurant, banquet and in-room dining operations within a busy airport hotel environment
- Improved operational performance through effective scheduling, training and service improvements
- Managed departmental budgets, purchasing and cost control processes
- Supported marketing initiatives and online guest reputation management
- Led teams to deliver high-quality dining experiences while meeting business objectives
Food & Service Manager - Denny's - Regina, SK
(2016-03 - 2018-06)
- Managed restaurant operations and supervised 20+ employees per shift
- Responsible for team performance, guest experience and daily operational results
- Analysed financial reports and supported cost control initiatives
Assistant Manager Food & Beverage - Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
(2011-06 - 2012-12)
Food & Beverage Executive - Radisson Blu Hotel - India
(2011-06 - 2012-12)
Management Associate - Radisson Blu Hotel - India
(2011-06 - 2012-12)
Trainee – Food & Beverage Department - Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth - London, UK
(2008-06 - 2009-05)
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hotel & Restaurant Management - Imperial Hotel Management College
B.Sc. - Hotel & Restaurant Management - Oxford Brookes University
