Rashpal Sandha

Hospitality and Catering Manager with over 20 years' experience managing food and beverage operations, events and hospitality services. Currently running a successful catering and events business, overseeing client relationships, staff management, budgets, compliance and day-to-day operations. Experienced in leading teams, maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service, and delivering events ranging from small private functions to large-scale events for up to 1,000 guests.

Known for building strong client relationships, developing reliable teams and maintaining profitable operations.

General Manager - Sugar & Spice Catering & Events - Bedford

(2009-01)

Manage all aspects of a successful catering and events business, including operations, staffing, finances and customer service.

• Deliver private, corporate and hospitality events for up to 1,000 guests across a variety of venues.
• Oversee budgets, payroll, invoicing, supplier payments and stock management.
• Recruit, train and manage both permanent and casual employees.
• Maintain food safety, health and safety and risk assessment procedures.
• Built the business to a customer base of more than 400 clients through excellent service and strong customer relationships.
• Develop partnerships with venues, hotels and local organisations to increase business opportunities.

Food & Beverage Manager - Club 2000 Bingo - Bedford

(2007-01)

Manage restaurant and bar operations within a busy leisure environment.

• Lead, train and support front-of-house and food service teams.
• Monitor stock control, staffing levels and supplier relationships.
• Improved profitability through cost control, purchasing efficiencies and operational improvements.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, food quality and cleanliness.

General Manager - Chillies Restaurant - Milton Keynes

(2000-01 - 2006-12)

Managed the day-to-day operation of a busy restaurant.

• Recruited, trained and developed kitchen, bar and waiting staff.
• Controlled stock, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Maintained licensing, food safety and health and safety standards.
• Supported local marketing activities and customer engagement initiatives.

BSc - Computing (Top-Up) - University of Bedfordshire

HND - Computing - University of Bedfordshire

BTEC National - Computing & Business IT - Bedford College

City & Guilds - Business IT & Computing - Bedford College