Yogesh Prakash

• Spearheaded cross-property F&B and operational strategy, contributing to a complex-wide RevPAR uplift and double-digit YOY revenue growth in three flagship hotels.

• Actively collaborated with the sales and marketing teams to align F&B promotions and event programming with segment-specific sales strategies, boosting occupancy-linked restaurant revenues by 18%.

• Partnered with revenue management to design integrated upsell packages and seasonal pricing strategies, leading to a 15% increase in average check values across F&B venues.

• Mentored and developed mid-level leaders through structured succession plans and KPI-driven leadership coaching, leading to three internal promotions into department head roles.

• Established a monthly leadership performance review forum, aligning departmental heads with broader hotel KPIs in guest satisfaction, GOP, and employee engagement.

• Drove post-pandemic recovery by developing and executing a diversified outlet strategy, resulting in five successful F&B openings within twelve months.

• Followed strict budget for maintenance and upkeep costs and tracked apartments with multiple repair requests to identify problem tenants.

• Collaborating with culinary teams to create innovative menus in line with current trends for hotel outlets, in room dining and Barasti beach club
• Developing and managing the department's budgets, controlling costs, and maximizing revenue and profitability
• Implementing sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in the department, including sourcing locally, on site water filtration systems and reducing waste
• Prepare regular reports on the department's performance and financial results for the hotel's management
• Developing and implementing marketing strategies throughout the complex
• Secured and managed the outdoor catering contract for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone.
• Created standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across all F&B outlets.
• Established quality standards for food preparation, presentation and customer service in order to enhance the dining experience.
• Managed budgeting process including forecasting expenses and revenues; ensured efficient utilization of resources within allocated budget limits.
• Implemented cost-cutting measures throughout the organization's restaurants without compromising on quality standards.
• Developed marketing plans to promote new products or services while maintaining existing ones at competitive prices.
• Organized promotional activities such as special events, discounts or loyalty programs to attract customers and increase sales.
• Identified opportunities for expansion into new markets through research and analysis of industry trends and competitors' practices.

• Oversaw selection, ordering, and inventory controls complex beverages
• Directed a team of 30 managers with collectively over 500 staff throughout the cluster
• Purchased beverage stock and handled all inventory
• Managed all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines
• Carefully monitored all aspects of F&B operations to ensure 5-star standard maintained throughout
• Coordinate agreements and build relationships with sponsors to achieve annual deals to positively impact department profit
• Implemented strategies to insure we achieved targets and guest satisfaction ratings
• Successfully implemented outdoor catering events for 2021 & 2022 Meydan Horse Racing World Cup, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai Cricket Stadium, Agenda & Dubai Airshow

• Oversaw selection, ordering, and inventory controls of wine, beer, and alcohol programs
• Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
• Purchased beverage stock and handled all inventory needs.
• Managed all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines.
• Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of Mina Seyahi operations.
• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

• Company Overview: Best Italian Restaurant Middle East (BBC Good Food)
• Re-opening of Bussola Restaurant Summer 2015
• Consistently achieved yearly budget
• Monitoring and controlling food cost
• Project proposals and execution
• Maximizing beverage profitability
• Staff training and development
• Business plan forecast and budget
• Best Italian Restaurant Middle East (BBC Good Food)