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Laxmi Kumari

Laxmi Kumari

Dubai

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership. Skilled in fostering connections and driving collaboration to meet organizational objectives. Committed to leveraging interpersonal skills to inspire teams and enhance workplace harmony.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Food & Beverage Manager

Sharjah collection
Dubai, UAE
09.2024 - 09.2025

Managed four F&B outlets, including all-day dining, lobby lounge, shisha café, and pool bar.
Planned and ran promotional campaigns, including BBQ nights and wedding packages.
Introduced shisha using licensing support, menu planning, and operational setup.

Multiple Outlets Manager in F&B

Vintage Grand Hotel
Dubai
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed all F&B operations, reporting to the General Manager.
  • Supervised daily operations in a high-volume establishment, overseeing a team of over 35 employees and ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Increased restaurant profitability by 25% through cost-saving strategies and renegotiation with vendors.
  • Created a marketing campaign using social media and local events, boosting foot traffic by 20%.

Manager In Charge All Day Dining

The Talk Restaurant & Pool Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
Dubai
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for leading 2 of the most revenue-generating Outlets in the hotel.
  • Major responsibilities involved managing breakfast operations of up to 500 pax, and overseeing a team of 28 employees. (KPI setting, team target).

Promoted as Assistant Outlet Manager

F&B Soul Restaurant & Layali Lounge Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
Dubai
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Staff brand standards training for monthly and yearly audits and got LQA brand audit 93.4% for restaurant planning weekly roster schedules, safety compliance, supervision of quality control and developing a positive team working environment.
  • Collaborate with social media and marketing teams to ensure promotions are done promptly.

Promoted as Bar and Restaurant Supervisor

Soul Restaurant & Layali Lounge Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
Dubai
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Key responsibilities include - Staff training, maintaining customer relations, monthly report submission, Key Champion for Trip Advisor and Guest Satisfaction Index Top 10 on Tripadvisor at JBR.
  • In charge of the Guest Satisfaction program for the restaurant.

Restaurant Captain

All Day Dining Restaurant & The Talk Restaurant - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
Dubai
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Reporting to outlet Manager. Trip Advisor Champion of the department.
  • Rewarded as Employee of the Year among 600+ colleagues.
  • Ensuring Brand standards are followed.

Banquet Coordinator

Fortune Park Bela Casa Hotel, ITC Group
Jaipur
05.2013 - 12.2014
  • Assisting guests with the menu and taking orders via phone or in person, Resolving guest complaints, maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Being in touch with kitchen staff and informing guests about waiting time.

Education

Diploma - Aviation and Hospitality

Cambridge University
Agra, India
04.2007 - 05.2008

Diploma - Hotel Management

Karnataka University
India
04.2011 - 05.2012

BACHELOR - English, History & Political Science

Agra University
India
01.2009 - 05.2011

Skills

  • Communication and engagement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patience
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Wine And Spirit Handler W.S.E.T Level 2
  • F&B Operations - Lobster Ink
  • Person In Charge (PIC) – Dubai Municipality
  • Fire & Safety, First Aider, Food & Safety
  • Train The Trainer Leadership Training
  • Certified in Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP Awareness, Fire & Safety
  • Upselling techniques training, Upselling techniques training

Accomplishments

  • Employee Of The Year – 2016
  • Employee Of The Month – 2015
  • Excellent Service Award - 2015 - 2016
  • Certified To Increase Guest Satisfaction On Social Platforms 2014 – 2018
  • Winner Of The Charish Champion (Intra Hotel Competition)
  • Circle M Membership Card Champion – 2015 - 2017
  • Awarded For Extraordinary Moments Story - July 2018
  • Trip Advisor Top 10 Soul Fine Dining Restaurants, Jbr Dubai
  • Certified As “Train The Trainer” 2018
  • Leader Of The Month May 2019
  • Best Memorable Story Award To The Outlet 2020 To 2023

Timeline

Food & Beverage Manager

Sharjah collection
09.2024 - 09.2025

Multiple Outlets Manager in F&B

Vintage Grand Hotel
12.2023 - 09.2024

Manager In Charge All Day Dining

The Talk Restaurant & Pool Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
01.2023 - 11.2023

Promoted as Assistant Outlet Manager

F&B Soul Restaurant & Layali Lounge Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
09.2020 - 12.2022

Promoted as Bar and Restaurant Supervisor

Soul Restaurant & Layali Lounge Bar - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
09.2018 - 12.2020

Restaurant Captain

All Day Dining Restaurant & The Talk Restaurant - Movenpick Hotel, JBR
09.2016 - 12.2018

Banquet Coordinator

Fortune Park Bela Casa Hotel, ITC Group
05.2013 - 12.2014

Diploma - Hotel Management

Karnataka University
04.2011 - 05.2012

BACHELOR - English, History & Political Science

Agra University
01.2009 - 05.2011

Diploma - Aviation and Hospitality

Cambridge University
04.2007 - 05.2008
Laxmi Kumari