This document contains a summary of R. Benjamin Raj's qualifications and experience in food and beverage operations management. It outlines his educational background, including a 3-year diploma in hospitality management. His work experience spans over 25 years in various roles such as Food & Beverage Manager, Operations Manager, and Assistant F&B Manager at hotels in India and Dubai. He also participated in several hotel openings and was awarded Best Employee of the Year in 1998.

1. R.BENJAMIN RAJ
E-mail:- benjamin.raj7@gmail.com
benjy_1971@yahoo.com
Mob: - + 91 9632304544
Bangalore {India}
CORESTRENGTHS
 Proficient and highly experienced in managing Food and Beverage operations
 Hotel Openings
 Project Management
 Revenue Management
 I am very passionate when it comes to both 'People and Product' & love to lead
by example.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
3 Years Diploma course in the Hospitality Management from the specialized
Management school {SENCAT} From Aug 1994 To Sep1997 Bangalore. {India}
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Working as an Food & Beverage Manager with 12th Avenue Hotel & Suites from
5th Oct 2014 till date
 Working as an Operation Manager {Restaurants} with Golden Spoon Group from
the 06th /12/2012 till 1st Oct 2014.
 Working as an F&B Manager in Escape Hotels & Spa from April 20th to Dec 4th
2012.
 Working as an F&B Manager at Vikram Hospital from 22nd April 2010 to 15th
April 2012.
 Working as an F&B Manager in Lotus Hotel {Dubai} from Nov 2007 to 31st Jan
2010.
 Working as an Asst F&B Manager in Le-Meriden Hotel Bangalore from May
2004 to Nov 2007.
 Working at the Fairmont Hotel & Resorts {Dubai} from Dec 2001 to May 2004.
 Working as an Asst F&B Manager in Leela Palace from June 2001 to Dec 2001.
 Working as an F&B Supervisor at the Jebel Ali hotel from June 1996 to May
2001.
 Worked at the Bangalore Club F&B Supervisor from April 1994 to Oct 1995.

2.  Worked at the Oberoi Bangalore as a Steward from Sept 1992 to May 1993.
 Worked at the Oberoi Delhi as a Steward from Oct 1991 to June 1992.
HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
Ensuring ongoing sales while maintaining high standards of quality and guest
service.
Maintaining financial control of food, labor and semi-variable costs.
Responsible for Training and retaining new and experienced employees and
continually developing them in their technical skills, food safety and sanitation
knowledge.
Establish and build positive relationships with customers, an atmosphere in the
restaurant that builds energy, vitality and Fun.
Responsible for the company policies, procedures and comply with legal
requirements.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in several hotel openings as part of the team:
 Was a member of the pre-opening team of the Lotus Boutique Hotel
 Was a member of the pre-opening team of the Lotus Down Town Hotel
 Was a member of the pre-opening team for the Leela Palace Bangalore.
 Was a member of the pre-opening team for The Fairmont Dubai.
 Successfully completed “Train the Trainer” in the Fairmont Dubai
 Awarded as Best employee of the Year 1998 by the General Manager, Jebel-ali-
Hotel.
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Personal Profile
Date of birth - - - 31st July 1971
Marital Status - - Married.
References: -
Mr Khaled F. Helmy Mr.G.Vijay Gollarahalli
General Manager Operations CEO,
Sofitel Legend Ashwan The Residency Towers,
Mob: - +17035178153 Chennai,
Kfhelmy67@yahoo.com Mob:- 00919945277480
Gvjy@hotmail.com
Warm Regards,
Benjamin Raj