Vimal Kumar

BHMCT & MBA (Hospitality) qualified Food & Beverage professional with 14+ years of hands-on experience in fine-dining, banquet, bar, and a la carte service across premium hotel brands including ITC, The Lalit, Radisson, and Park Plaza. Currently leading restaurant and bar operations, with strong expertise in guest handling, table service, order taking, event/banquet execution, and staff leadership, backed by certifications in Six Sigma and Communication Skills. Known for a courteous, guest-first approach and smooth coordination between kitchen, bar, and service teams.

Restaurant & Bar Manager at Rubato - Bistro & Lounge (2025-10 – Present)

• Oversee end-to-end restaurant and bar operations, ensuring consistent service standards and guest satisfaction during peak hours.
• Lead, train, and schedule front-of-house and bar staff, driving upselling and repeat patronage.
• Manage bar inventory, vendor coordination, and cost control to minimise wastage.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and licensing compliance while coordinating with kitchen and bar teams for smooth event execution.

Assistant Manager at SK Premium Park (Formerly Park Plaza) (2023-01 – 2025-09)

• Supervised day-to-day Food & Beverage service for banquets and a la carte outlets, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Coordinated closely with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely and seamless delivery of orders.
• Monitored table service standards, order accuracy, and guest feedback during peak service hours.
• Assisted in planning and executing banquet events, from setup to final service.

F&B Executive at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (2017-11 – 2022-12)

• Delivered attentive table service and handled guest complaints promptly to ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Managed stock and inventory control for F&B outlets, minimising wastage and stock-outs.
• Maintained strict hygiene and food-safety standards across all service areas.
• Trained and guided junior service staff on service etiquette and guest handling.

F&B Captain at Golden Tulip Hotel (Louvre Hotels) (2015-09 – 2017-05)

• Handled guest inquiries and provided expert menu and beverage recommendations to enhance the dining experience.
• Supervised a team of stewards/waiters during service, ensuring smooth table turnover and order flow.
• Maintained hygiene, safety, and presentation standards across all dining and banquet areas.

Guest Service Associate – F&B at The Lalit Hotel (2014-01 – 2015-08)

• Provided prompt, courteous table service to high-profile guests in fine-dining and banquet settings.
• Assisted in banquet setup, coordination, and on-floor service execution for large events.
• Took guest orders accurately and communicated special requests to the kitchen team.

Guest Service Associate – F&B at ITC Hotel (2012-11 – 2014-01)

• Delivered high-quality F&B service during daily operations, conferences, and banquet events.
• Maintained cleanliness, mise-en-place, and organisation of all dining and service areas.
• Supported senior staff in guest handling and order execution during high-volume service periods.

MBA in Hospitality – Sikkim Manipal University (2015)

BHMCT in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (4 yrs) – AIHM, Uttarakhand Technical University (2011)

12th Standard – C.B.S.E, New Delhi (2007)