Charles Arokiaraj

A talented individual who has had a life long interest in quality food, the hospitality industry and the latest culinary trends. An experienced host who works hard to cultivate a high profile with guests, and possesses a strong understanding of financial margins and controls. Seeking a suitable position in an environment which encourage, being innovative, flexible there to spontaneously apply my technical skills and abilities in the field.

Manager - THE SUGUNA VILASA SABHA CLUB @ CHENNAI - Chennai

(2023-01)

Food & Beverage Manager - TIME SQUARE @ T NAGAR - Chennai

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

• Managing the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.
• Meeting and greeting customers and organizing table reservations.
• Advising customers on menu.
• Recruiting, training, managing and developing a team.
• Store indent of tasmac and fl2,fl3 and fl10 bar closing stock report
• Plan, organize, and control the operations

Team Leader - TRAVEL FOOD SERVICE CHENNAI AIRPORT - Chennai

(2014-03 - 2018-11)

• Ensuring the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.
• Meeting and greeting customers and organising table reservation
• Advising customers on menu and wine choice.
• Recruiting, training, managing and developing a team.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Restaurant & bar supervisor - HOTEL LE WATERINA - Chennai

(2010-06 - 2014-01)

• Ensuring the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff.
• Meeting and greeting customers and organizing table reservations.
• Advising customers on menu and wine choice.
• Recruiting, training, managing and developing a team.

Food & Beverage Service - LE ROYAL MERIDIEN - Chennai

(2006-04 - 2010-06)

• Responsible for smooth running of the workspace, including the associated administrative tasks
• Serving wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Knowledge of mixing ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Check identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Work closely with the Chief Bar, including regular reporting, immediate treatment (and written report) of conflict and disruptions in work flow
• Balance cash receipts.
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.