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ganeshkumar rajan

ganeshkumar rajan

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced in managing fresh food departments with focus on quality control and customer satisfaction. Deliver improved inventory management and reduced waste through strategic planning and staff training. Strong in fostering team collaboration and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fresh food manager

Lulu Group International
Dubai, UAE
08.2022 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction through prompt issue resolution techniques.
  • Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in more favourable terms.
  • Initiated innovative strategies to boost overall store performance.
  • Implemented health and safety guidelines for maintaining hygienic conditions.
  • Maintained a clean and organised work area promoting safe working practices.
  • Reduced waste by implementing efficient fresh food management procedures.
  • Conducted periodic audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Upgraded storage facilities, reducing spoilage and financial loss.
  • Developed staff training programmes for improved customer service.
  • Followed industry trends and set pricing strategies to maximise business returns.
  • Collaborated with other departments for coordinated store operation initiatives.

Restaurant manager

Hotels
Madurai,Raipur,Hampi,Maldives,Trivandrum,Maldives, India,Maldives
03.2007 - 07.2022

Cultivated 13 years of diverse experience in hotel and restaurant industry, holding positions from GSA to Restaurant Manager across leading brands like Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Sterling Holidays, The Residence, ITC Hotels, and Taj Hotels.

Education

Diploma of Education - Hotel Management

SISI Hotel Management Institude
Madurai
06.2005 - 03.2007

Skills

  • Produce knowledge
  • Product promotion tactics
  • HACCP principles knowledge
  • Stock rotation discipline
  • Product ordering efficiency
  • Fresh food display set-up
  • Fresh food merchandising
  • Waste reduction strategy
  • Employee scheduling proficiency
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Retail operations understanding
  • Team Leadership
  • Food hygiene practices
  • Food Hygiene Certification
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • SAP system understanding

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Native
Malayalam
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Fresh food manager

Lulu Group International
08.2022 - Current

Restaurant manager

Hotels
03.2007 - 07.2022

Diploma of Education - Hotel Management

SISI Hotel Management Institude
06.2005 - 03.2007
ganeshkumar rajan