Ravinder Yadav

Results-driven hospitality leader with over 20 years of progressive experience across luxury hotels, institutional catering, campus dining, schools, universities and integrated facilities management. Expert in managing large-scale food & beverage operations, institutional catering, multi-site operations, food safety, quality systems, stakeholder management, cost optimization and customer experience. Currently leading food service operations across two prestigious Suncity School campuses after successfully managing O.P.

Jindal Global

University and IIM Ranchi. Extensive pre-opening experience across hotels and café brands with proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver operational excellence.

Site Director - Sodexo India - Suncity School, Gurugram

(2026-05)

• Lead food service operations across two prestigious school campuses.
• Manage institutional catering, menu planning, production, cafeteria operations and client relationships.
• Drive food safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Site Director - Sodexo India - O.P. Jindal Global University

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Managed dining operations for 10,500+ students.
• Led 1,500+ workforce.
• Implemented SOPs, food waste reduction and quality systems.

Site Director - Sodexo India - IIM Ranchi

(2023-12 - 2025-12)

• Led integrated hospitality and institutional catering operations.
• Improved guest satisfaction and operational KPIs.

General Manager - Lemon Tree Hotel - Jammu

(2022-08 - 2023-04)

• Managed Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales, Guest Relations and P&L.

General Manager Operations - Hotel Golden Palms & Spa - Delhi

(2019-05 - 2020-12)

• Led hotel operations, banquets and service excellence initiatives.

Executive Assistant Manager OPS from Assistant F&B Manager - Lemon Tree Hotels

(2010-01 - 2018-12)

Progressed through leadership roles across operations and sales.

• Contributed to pre-opening of five Lemon Tree Hotel properties including SOPs, recruitment, training, operational setup and launch support.

Senior Captain – Banquets - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Sahibabad

(2009-03 - 2009-09)

• Managed banquet operations and VIP events.
• Supported pre-opening activities including banquet setup, staff training and operational readiness.

Café Operations - Café Coffee Day & Costa Coffee - Delhi

(2007-12 - 2009-02)

• Managed café operations, barista standards, inventory and customer service.
• Participated in new café openings, operational setup, SOP implementation and team training.

Senior Steward - Le Méridien New Delhi - New Delhi

(2005-05 - 2007-11)

Delivered luxury food & beverage service in restaurants and banquets, building a strong foundation in five-star hospitality.

B.Sc. - Hospitality & Business Administration - Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneswar