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Binu Thomas

Binu Thomas

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

A conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who is reliable, responsible and hard working. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the proven ability to achieve targets and results. Flexible within the working environment and able to adapt quickly and positively to challenging situations whilst remaining calm, focused and positive. Mature with an outgoing, friendly personality who enjoys the challenge of working under pressure either independently or as a member of a pro-active team.


Hardworking individual with many years diverse experience which my international experience and human qualities will be an incontestable asset for a dynamic and ambitious company, I have a wealth of experience in different roles in Hotel , Resorts , Offshore Catering and Labour /Senior Camp Management. Presently working as Project Manager for Camp and ADNOC site projects.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification

Work history

Manager (Camp Operations)

Hospitality Catering LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for managing & overseeing all activities of the different Camps and ADNOC site operations .
  • Customer Service, Maintain customer interface, meet client's demands wherever possible, endeavors to ensure that the quality of service to the customer maintained at the highest levels.
  • Ensure standards relating to labor costs, food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safe work practices are maintained and upheld on a daily basis.
  • Determine staffing requirement based on occupancy level and organize staff change and rotation for the Camp and site operations.
  • Assisting Operations Manager's in mobilization of Camp, Catering units & offshore barge.
  • Ensure employees comply with safe work procedures and support the HSE program.
  • Identify areas of improvement on the overall operation as necessary.
  • Supervise all camp staff and assign additional duties as needed.
  • Oversight of menu planning, food materials and kitchen supplies; maintaining costs within prescribed budget.
  • Responsible for coordinating with company employees in all units/operations and maintained good working relation with every employee, attending to their needs & grievances.
  • Responsible for effective and efficient management of all delivery of all Food and Beverages with the aim that provide the highest level of Customer Services, Food Quality and Quantity, Hygiene as per HSE regulation.
  • Oversee the food service and dining area of the camp.
  • Ensuring sufficient accommodations availability to accommodate the new arrivals.
  • Ensure all government regulations regarding health and safety protocols around food preparation, handling and storage are being enforced.
  • Coordinating with respective Operations Manager for ensuring proper facilities are made available for the clients.
  • Responsible for managing all issues and resolve all problems relating to the offices, accommodation, and catering at the camp/site.
  • Checking camp premises and facilities to ensure all properties are well maintained and reporting to the management in case of any deficiency.
  • Be an active member in implementing forms and procedures as per ISO, FSMS & HACCP Standards.
  • Responsible for conducting regular inspections on catering facilities and ensure quality of prepared menus meets the specified standards.
  • Responsible for mobilizing & Demobilizing Camp/site facilities.

Camp Boss

Medina Group of Establishments
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2008 - 06.2013
  • To ensure that clients residing in the rig are satisfied with the provided services.
  • To ensure that staff attendance is prompt and performance is diligent.
  • Accountable for Weekly Provision Distribution.
  • Accountable for monitoring stock levels to all materials, provisions.
  • Accountable for Monitoring, Controlling Staff Attendance, Performance and Allocation.
  • Cost Control.
  • Supervision for all department.
  • Accountable for Holding weekly toolbox talks with staff on performance & safety issues.
  • Preparing of monthly Reports.

Senior Captain

C Mount Residency
Cheruvathur, India
06.2007 - 02.2008

Restaurant Responsibilities

  • Greeting and welcoming guests when they enter.
  • Thanking guests and conveying gratitude while they are exiting.
  • Explaining different menu items and offering recommendations.
  • Answering any questions about the ingredients of a dish on the menu.
  • Serving food and beverages to guests, if required.
  • Presenting the final bill to guests for payment.
  • Addressing any guests complaints or requests.

Banquet Responsibilities

  • Welcoming guests and assisting with seating arrangements.
  • Coordinating food and beverage orders by working closely with kitchen and floor staff.
  • Managing inventory, including food, equipment, and operation materials.
  • Maintaining documentation and developing an accurate bill of service.
  • Assisting management and personnel in setting up the logistics of an event.
  • Assigning team members appropriate responsibilities.
  • Addressing on-site customer complaints and concerns appropriately.
  • Enforcing hygiene regulations.
  • Observing guests and fulfilling additional requests.
  • Training new staff members.

Captain

Sree Gokulam Nalanda Resorts
Nileshwar, India
12.2002 - 02.2007

Restaurant Responsibilities

  • Greeting and welcoming guests when they enter.
  • Thanking guests and conveying gratitude while they are exiting.
  • Explaining different menu items and offering recommendations.
  • Answering any questions about the ingredients of a dish on the menu.
  • Serving food and beverages to guests, if required.
  • Presenting the final bill to guests for payment.
  • Addressing any guests complaints or requests.

Banquet Responsibilities

  • Welcoming guests and assisting with seating arrangements.
  • Coordinating food and beverage orders by working closely with kitchen and floor staff.
  • Managing inventory, including food, equipment, and operation materials.
  • Assigning team members appropriate responsibilities.
  • Addressing on-site customer complaints and concerns appropriately.
  • Enforcing hygiene regulations.
  • Observing guests and fulfilling additional requests.
  • Training new staff members.

Trainee Steward

Edassery Eastend
Munnar, India
04.2002 - 10.2002

Worked as a Trainee Steward responsible for restaurant, banquet, room services and front office Assistance.

Student Trainee

Bharath Hotel (BTH)
Cochin, India
08.2001 - 04.2002

Worked as a Trainee in general.

Education

Diploma in Hotel Management -

Indian Institute of Management Studies
Cochin, India
/2001 - /2002

Diploma In Computer Aplication -

St. Mary's Collage
Cherupanathady, India
/2000 - /2001

Pre Degree - Commerce

St. Mary's Collage
Cherupanathady, India
/1999 - /2001

SSLC -10th Certification -

Holy Family High School
Rajapuram, India
/1999 - /2000

Skills

  • Camp/Offshore Management
  • Budgeting & Finance
  • Administration
  • HR Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Health Safety Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Excellent people skills
  • Supervisory abilities and reliability
  • Leadership
  • Ability to solve the problems quickly and effectively
  • Written and Verbal communication
  • MS Office, web and social

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Native

Certification

  • H2S Course (OPITO Approved)
  • T-BOSEIT Course (OPITO Approved)
  • Fire & Safety Course
  • Sea Survival Course
  • First Aider Certificate - Level 3
  • Basic Fire Fighting Training
  • ERT Training
  • HACCP Level-4 – HABC Highfield
  • HACCP Level 3 Implementation
  • FSMS Level 3 – Food safety for Catering
  • IMS (Integrated Management System) completion training –ISO 14001&OHSAS 18001
  • ISO 22000 Awareness Training
  • ISO 22000 Internal Auditor Training
  • ISO 45000:2017 Awareness Training
  • ISO 14001:2015 Awareness Training
  • COSHH Awareness Training
  • Food Safety Training


Additional Achievements

  • Covid-19 Contact Tracing – Johns Hopkins University
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Warden – WHO
  • Covid-19 Break the chain of Covid-19 – MBR University
  • Certificate of Appreciation Zero Waste Programme – Emirates Environmental Group

Timeline

Manager (Camp Operations)

Hospitality Catering LLC
06.2023 - Current

Camp Boss

Medina Group of Establishments
03.2008 - 06.2013

Senior Captain

C Mount Residency
06.2007 - 02.2008

Captain

Sree Gokulam Nalanda Resorts
12.2002 - 02.2007

Trainee Steward

Edassery Eastend
04.2002 - 10.2002

Student Trainee

Bharath Hotel (BTH)
08.2001 - 04.2002

Diploma in Hotel Management -

Indian Institute of Management Studies
/2001 - /2002

Diploma In Computer Aplication -

St. Mary's Collage
/2000 - /2001

Pre Degree - Commerce

St. Mary's Collage
/1999 - /2001

SSLC -10th Certification -

Holy Family High School
/1999 - /2000
Binu Thomas