Varun Walia
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Self-reliant Sales Manager with high credentials in contract and commercial management. Works hard to create initiatives and negotiate with contractors and vendors to meet goals.
Experienced Bar Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry, Skilled in Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, POS, & Customer Service.
Seeking assignments in Food & Beverages Operations with a growth oriented organization
CORE QUALIFICATIO
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of business development and sales
Aagar Global
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - Current
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
- Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
- Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
- Carried out sales visits to current and prospective customers.
- Developed new ideas and thought creatively to grow business and enhance profitability and revenue.
Bar manager
The Dubai Edition
Dubai
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Led team to deliver outstanding hospitality operations.
- Protected brand image by delivering exceptional bar presentation and maintenance.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
- Sourced products locally for improved cost-efficiency and sustainability.
- Created team building initiatives to encourage upselling and meet revenue targets.
Assistant bar manager
Carnival By Tresind
Dubai
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
- Executed prompt, precise drinks service at high-capacity events, minimising customer waiting times.
- Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
- Planned staff rotas to meet customer demand whilst remaining under budget.
- Led by example in providing customers with attentive, professional restaurant service.
Head bartender
Indique Gastro Bar
Bangkok, Thailand
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
Senior bartender
farzi cafe
Gurgoun, india
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Set effective employee schedules, maintaining full coverage at peak times and minimising labour costs.
- Refused drinks service to guests without appropriate proof of age.
- Verified guest ID prior to serving liquor.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
Bartender
Setz DLF
Delhi, India
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
Education
Diploma of Education - Professional Bartending
Bar School
Delhi 04.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma of Education - Arts
HPU
Shimla, India 03.2010 - 03.2012
Diploma of Education - Hospitality
AHM
Chandigarh, India 03.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma - Arts
GSSS
Bir / India 04.2007 - 03.2009
Skills
- Pricing strategies
- Customer acquisition
- Budgetary planning
- Business planning
- Workflow optimisation
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Languages
English
Fluent
A1
Hindi
Fluent
A1
Accomplishments
- Received employee of the month award twice for dedication, hard work, and commitments to excellence.
- Appeared in Rocky and Mayur's famous food show on a national television "High-way on My Plate" while working as a Bartender in India.
- Participated in various bartending competition and recognized for my skills by world-renowned bartenders.
- Launched several new cocktails recipes that became the sign of the bar.
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
References:
Sherine John, Carnival By Tresind.
sherinejohn@gmail.com.
Timeline
Manager of business development and sales
Aagar Global
05.2023 - Current
Bar manager
The Dubai Edition
03.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant bar manager
Carnival By Tresind
06.2016 - 03.2022
Head bartender
Indique Gastro Bar
02.2015 - 03.2016
Senior bartender
farzi cafe
06.2014 - 01.2015
Bartender
Setz DLF
05.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma of Education - Professional Bartending
Bar School
04.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma of Education - Arts
HPU
03.2010 - 03.2012
Diploma of Education - Hospitality
AHM
03.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma - Arts
GSSS
04.2007 - 03.2009
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