TARUN CHOPRA
Mobile: +91-987******* / E-Mail: ***********@*****.***.**
JOB OBJECTIVE
In quest of challenging assignments in Operations Management / Customer
Servicing / Training & Development, preferably in Hospitality / Retail
sector
Location Preference: Delhi / NCR / US/ CANADA
PROFILE SUMMARY
An astute professional with 8 years of experience in Operations /
Restaurant / Team Management, Product Promotions and HR Development.
Currently associated with McDonald's, Vasant Vihar as Restaurant Manager.
Gained significant exposure in handling restaurant operations setting &
maintaining QSC levels for the same. Proven track record of developing
procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning &
implementing effective control measures to reduce running costs of the
units.
Proficient in handling inventory management and maintenance of a hygienic
environment in the restaurant. Distinction of steering improvement
initiatives with focus on streamlining & managing operations with proactive
planning & introducing new concepts. Deft in coordinating manpower
planning, recruitment, selection, induction & socialization activities in
the organization and handling policy formulation. Possess sound
communication, client orientation, interpersonal & people management
skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
. Monitoring the quality of food products during the entire production
process
. Implementing various techniques for cycle time reduction and energy
conservation, entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data
and conducting tests & cost benefit analysis
. Developing & executing procedures & control systems for maintaining
hygiene & quality standards, leading efforts for streamlining processes
and generating cost savings in operations
. Executing annual operating & strategic action plans to achieve the set
objectives
. Ensuring profitability of operations and supervising all aspects of
restaurant management including monitoring food production to ensure
compliance with quality & hygiene standards
. Interacting with the operating staff for ensuring upkeep of restaurant
and kitchen equipment in perfect order
. Providing maximum customer satisfaction by closely interacting with in-
house and potential guests to understand their requirements and
customizing the product and services accordingly
. Organizing training and development programmers for employees to enhance
technical / soft skills
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jun'05-till date with McDonald's, North & East India (Chandni Chowk) as
Restaurant Manager
Growth Path:
Jun'05 Trainee Floor Manager
Sep'05 Floor Manager
Dec'06 Second Assistant Manager
Nov'07 First Assistant Manager
Aug'08-till date Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities:
. Ensuring quality, service & cleanliness standards of the restaurants to
meet the organizational goals
. Maintaining the equipments and ensuring proper functioning of the same to
serve quality food to the customers on time
. Handling shift running, resolving customer complaints & attaining targets
on daily basis
. Interviewing & hiring team members and imparting training to Crew Members
& Managers for their future development & growth
. Taking care of the prescribed forms & personal files of the team members
with all the necessary documents, providing payroll advice to the
concerned department and assuring the payment of dues to the resigned
crew
. Ensuring the maintenance of FIFO for all the products and the use of the
same within their expiry dates
. Planning & projecting GCs and sales on weekly & monthly basis
. Organizing manager meetings, crew opinion surveys & communication
sessions
. Promoting workplace safety policies including contractor management,
ensuring the purchase of McDonald's approved equipment & substances and
monitoring all P&L line items including food, labor, etc.
. Undertaking full investigation of the incidents in the restaurant and
maintaining all physical plant aspects of the restaurant following
documented inspection & testing
. Looking after in-restaurant implementation of new products & procedures
and ensuring adherence to all food, safety & sanitation requirements &
various applicable laws as enumerated from time to time
. Assuring the accuracy of monthly / statistical reports, daily paperwork &
weekly inventories
Highlights:
. Successfully accomplished food cost targets every month
. Acted as a representative to carry out the necessary formalities
. Holds the distinction of being the winner of:
o Highest Comp GC% in 2011 in North East India at 53%
o Kiosk Highest Comp GC% in 2011 in North East India at 161%
. Organized a National Breakfast Day and overachieved the targets
. Nominated for the Best People Practices in 2008
EDUCATION
2007 B.Com. from Delhi University, New Delhi
2002 Diploma in Hotel Management from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Public
School, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
TRAININGS ATTENDED
. Completed the FMC course in Dec 2005
. Completed BSM course in Oct 2006
. Completed ASM and SMC course in Feb 2007
. Completed RLP course in July 2008
EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS
. Involved in various community practices including providing food to
underprivileged children and running cleanliness drive
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 2nd November, 1983
Address: 73/A, East Azad Nagar, Street No. 11, Near Krishna Nagar, New
Delhi - 110051
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Punjabi