Rohit Jadhav

Dynamic and results-driven Restaurant General Manager & F&B Operations Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience across hospitality, premium bars, delivery kitchens, central production units, and international hotels. Expertise in pre-opening strategy, P&L management, cost control, vendor negotiations, compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record in driving profitability, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Restaurant General Manager – Operations - Aufside Hospitality LLP (Aufside Sports Bar)

(2025-02)

• Leading pre-opening strategy, team structuring, and SOP implementation
• Conducting competitive market analysis and pricing strategy
• Managing CAPEX planning and projecting revenue models
• Overseeing full outlet operations, inventory, procurement & vendor alignment
• Monitoring OPEX and ensuring cost optimization
• Building corporate partnerships and marketing collaborations
• Ensuring seamless launch and operational excellence

Restaurant Operations Manager - Eva Hospitality, Sasarwadi

(2022-06 - 2025-01)

• Managed end-to-end restaurant operations with focus on profitability
• Prepared and analyzed P&L statements
• Controlled budget, payroll, and vendor payments
• Led recruitment, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Optimized inventory and reduced operational costs
• Maintained high customer satisfaction standards

Senior Manager – Operations - KSA Albaik International

(2021-07 - 2022-05)

• Supervised multi-shift restaurant operations
• Developed budgets and allocated revenue targets
• Controlled food cost and sanitation compliance
• Led menu engineering and pricing strategies
• Coordinated corporate tie-ups and promotional deals
• Conducted staff training and performance evaluation

Delivery Kitchen Operations Manager - Ani Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (OLA Food)

(2019-09 - 2021-04)

• Managed cloud kitchen operations and food quality compliance
• Controlled wastage and inventory efficiency
• Supervised online platform ratings & audits and Matrix
• Ensured hygiene and operational standardization

Central Kitchen Operations Manager - Theobroma Foods Pvt Ltd

(2018-12 - 2019-09)

• Managed dispatch, logistics, maintenance, stores & procurement
• Ensured FSSAI and labor law compliance
• Coordinated with outlets and area managers
• Implemented process improvements and hygiene standards

Operations Manager – Bar - Bombay Gymkhana, Fort

(2016-11 - 2018-11)

• Managed bar and liquor shop operations
• Oversaw inventory, excise documentation & compliance
• Planned promotions and vendor tie-ups
• Delivered sales growth and profitability

Unit Operations Manager - The Beer Café, Mumbai

(2014-03 - 2016-10)

• Managed sales targets and stock controls and orderings
• Handled licensing (FLR, Shop Act, BMC, Health, PPL, Permit Room)
• Conducted audits and inventory fortnight and monthly
• Staff Hiring, Training & appraisals

HOD – Food & Beverage - Hotel Fern Residency, Mumbai

(2012-10 - 2014-02)

• Managed 4 restaurant outlets & 8 banquet halls
• Forecasted budgets and revenue planning for Restaurant, and conference and Banquet
• Prepared MIS reports and profitability analysis

Assistant Manager – F&B - Hotel UniContinental, Mumbai

(2011-03 - 2012-10)

• Managed multiple dining outlets, Banquets and pub operations
• Controlled costing, staffing, and profitability
• Maintained SOPs and inventory efficiency
• Handling store inventory and assisting store keeper to procure with vendors and ordering

Assistant Manager Café (Level 1 – Excellent) - Café Coffee Day, Mumbai

(2009-10 - 2011-02)

• Managed daily operations and P&L
• Maintaining GRN and Transfer in and out
• Taking bulk order for event and actively coordinating with central unit to process the order
• Checking daily ordering, wastage and returns and notifying in the system
• Achieved monthly sales targets and merchandising targets
• Led team performance and training

Restaurant Supervisor - Copthorne Hotel, Slough-Windsor, London - London

(2008 - 2009)

Section Holder - Café Rouge, Heathrow Terminal 1

(2008 - 2008)

Restaurant Assistant - Best Western Master Robert Hotel, London - London

(2006 - 2007)

MBA - Hospitality Management - London (2006 - 2007)

Bachelor's - Hotel & Hospitality Management - IHM Ahmedabad (2006 - 2006)

HSC - Mumbai University

SSC - Mumbai University