Manish Rana

Results-driven Food & Beverage Executive with over 3 years of experience in luxury hospitality and beverage consultancies. Proven track record in directing restaurant and bar operations, leading teams of 16+ staff, and overseeing financial management including P&L analysis, POS settlements, and cash reconciliations. Skilled in maintaining strict audit compliance and optimizing inventory control to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.

F&B Executive - Mixology Studio Luxe Beverage Consultancy - Goa, India

(2024-11)

• Direct beverage consultancy projects, operational setups, and service quality execution for high-profile client venues.
• Oversee inventory par stock management and enforce strict FIFO principles, significantly reducing stock wastage.
• Conduct comprehensive staff training on service standards, beverage preparation, and operational efficiency.

F&B Executive - Novotel Chamiers Road - Chennai, India

(2024-04 - 2024-11)

• Directed daily F&B and coffee shop operations while leading and scheduling a team of 16+ service staff.
• Managed POS billing, cash collection, and financial settlements, preparing daily cashier report envelopes with 100% accuracy.
• Analyzed P&L reports, organized operational audit files, and optimized duty rosters to meet labor and revenue targets.
• Handled guest inquiries and resolved complaints proactively, driving positive customer feedback and repeat business.

Bartender - The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort - Goa, India

(2023-03 - 2024-01)

• Managed bar operations and high-volume beverage execution during peak resort hours, maintaining premium service standards.
• Conducted routine bar inventory counts, stock requisitions, and implemented FIFO storage strategies.

Guest Service Associate - Sheraton Grand - Chennai, India

(2021-10 - 2023-01)

• Delivered upscale food and beverage service, operated POS terminals, and managed daily table billing.
• Assisted with new staff onboarding, stock replenishment, and guest service recovery.

Industrial Trainee - The Retreat Hotel & Convention Center - Mumbai, India

Completed comprehensive rotational training across major operational departments, gaining hands-on exposure to luxury hotel workflows.

B.Sc. - Hospitality Studies - Viva College of Hotel and Tourism Management (2021)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Commerce - Utkarsha Madhyamik Vidyalaya & Jr. College (2018)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - St. Lawrence High School (2016)