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Raja Chatterjee

Dubai,UAE
Raja Chatterjee

Summary

High-energy restaurant professional with strong money management and food handling abilities. Knowledgeable about drink preparations and skilled at keeping areas clean and well-stocked. Dedicated to maximising customer satisfaction and brand loyalty by delivering knowledgeable and fast service.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work history

JA THE RESORT
Dubai, UAE

Bartender
09.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • ordering fresh juices, milk, general items for 1000 cover all day dining restaurant.
  • everyday alcohol inventory
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Supported serving staff with fast, accurate beverage preparation.
  • Cared for guest wellbeing, monitoring excess consumption and calling for transportation.

The Residence Maldives
Maldives , Maldives

Bartender
11.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Kept product shelf-life records to decrease losses from expiry.
  • Displayed products on shelves and displays to encourage purchases.
  • Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset bar for next day.
  • Kept bar service areas stocked with tea, coffee and espresso.

Oberoi Hotels
Chennai, India

Guest Service Associate
03.2019 - 09.2021

Job overview

Worked in all day dining restaurant , Indian specialty restaurant and in bar

  • Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • re launching the new cocktail menu of Arcot bar
  • daily alcohol stock inventory

Radisson Blu Hotel
Agra, India

Food and Beverage Assistant
08.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Demonstrated high standards of customer service to take and deliver accurate food, cocktail and coffee orders.
  • Provided first-class customer care through helpful, friendly service.
  • Employed strong interpersonal skills to handle queries relating to menus, allergies and restaurant services.
  • Placed orders and processed payments in POS systems, maintaining efficient service operations.
  • Maintained thorough food, drink and menu knowledge, providing expert assistance with customer selections.
  • Actively listened to guests and understood when managing complex food service complaints.
  • Completed daily set up and pack down duties, cash counting and stock replenishing.

Cidade de Goa
Goa, India

Industrial Trainee
10.2016 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Observed all the major departments in hotel, assisting in guest check-in and check-out .
  • provide support in day-to- day operations of the hotel including accounts , guest service, hospitality, kitchen and bar operations.
  • Submitted reports, presentations and certificate of completion of training requirements.

Education

Dolphin School of Hotel Management
Kolkata

Three years diploma from Hotel management
04/2015 - 03.2017

Gagnabad Higher Secondary School
India

Higher secondary education from Arts
/2014 - /2015 (1 year)

Skills

  • Cocktail list development
  • Employee training
  • Floor staff management
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Mixology
  • Recipe development
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Alcohol order processing
  • Bar security
  • Cash reconciling
  • Knowledge of beer, spirits and wine
  • Strong communication
  • Training and development
  • Inventory control
  • Allergy awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Exemplary hygiene standards

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Bartender

JA THE RESORT
09.2022 - 08.2023

Bartender

The Residence Maldives
11.2021 - 08.2022

Guest Service Associate

Oberoi Hotels
03.2019 - 09.2021

Food and Beverage Assistant

Radisson Blu Hotel
08.2017 - 09.2018

Industrial Trainee

Cidade de Goa
10.2016 - 03.2017

Dolphin School of Hotel Management

Three years diploma from Hotel management
04/2015 - 03.2017

Gagnabad Higher Secondary School

Higher secondary education from Arts
/2014 - /2015 (1 year)
Raja Chatterjee