Aman Sharma

Hospitality leader with 10+ years' experience managing restaurant and F&B operations across India and the USA. Expert in cost control, team leadership, and elevating guest experiences. Proven track record of optimizing operations, driving revenue growth, and maintaining international service standards. Seeking to apply operational expertise and business insight as an Operations or General Manager at a luxury or boutique property.

Restaurant Operations Manager at Miss Margarita (2024-05 – Present)

• Spearheaded the launch of a modern Mexican restaurant, creating an innovative menu and overseeing full operations.
• Built and led high-performing culinary and service teams.
• Streamlined processes with checklists for hygiene and operational excellence
• Optimized costs through strategic inventory, vendor management, and kitchen budgeting.

Food & Beverage Manager at Clayton Hotel & Members Club (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Developed and managed F&B budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies.
• Monitored sales, COGS, and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Implemented promotions and upselling initiatives to drive revenue growth.
• Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised F&B teams.

Executive Sous Chef at Halcyon Hotel (2021-02 – 2022-01)

• Ensured high food quality standards by inspecting deliveries for product quality and quantity.
• Managed inventory of food, ingredients, and supplies to plan and place vendor orders efficiently.

Banquet Chef at Westin Riverfront Resort And Spa (2019-04 – 2021-02)

• Monitored business volume forecast and planned manpower productivity and costs accordingly.

Sous Chef at 1515 restaurant (2018-06 – 2019-04)

• Conducting interviews to recruit staff.
• Mis en place for special events celebrity chef dinners and other VIP parties.

Kitchen Supervisor at Marriott City Center (2017-04 – 2018-06)

• Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
• Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.

Culinary Management at The Ritz Carlton Hotel (2015-06 – 2016-06)

Worked at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, gaining experience in luxury hospitality and fine dining operations.

Culinary Associate at W Marriott Hotel (2014-02 – 2015-05)

• Strong team collaborator with excellent time management attention to detail, and proficiency in kitchen equipment operation.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Hotel administration – INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT, GOA (2010-2013)