Resume :Nigel Thomas
Tel: 325-***-****
Email: ************@*******.***
Languages: Fluent English, 2 additional Indian languages
Nationality: Indian
Date of birth: 27/01/1952
Education:
High School, India
Certified Hospitality Supervisor/ F&B Controls / F&B Management Courses with AH&LA (USA)
Work History
Mirchi Indian Restaurant-Seattle Wa
Diwans- NY
Mantra India Restaurant-Katy Texas
Taj Palace- Austin Texas
Restaurant Manager : Casa Ricos Bar & Restaurant Frederick MD
Positions were Asst.Manager-Manager-Floor Manager etc.
Last position- Captain Waiter- Clay Oven Tandoor, Chicago IL.
Present Position: Store Manager - Pastry Corner Cafe -Virginia-Chantilly & Ashburn.
Onboard Training Completed
Guest Services Management Course
CCL Management Course conducted by
J&W University, Miami, Fl.
Vessel Sanitation CDC Miami Fl. & Seattle WA
Basic Safety Survival & Environmental Training
Crowd & Crises Management Training.
Good computer skills as I have worked with various inventory systems,
Shipboard experience:
Asst.Culinary Operations Manager-Holland America Line
from 9/24/2010 till Feb 10th 2013 Salary $132/- per day.
Beverage Manager from April 2007 till Sep 2010 - Holland America Line
***********@**************.*** Manager Human Resource
Salary $ 2850 + Incentives which average $4600 Plus Per month.
Bar Manager on 7/10/2002 – 12/10/06
Assistant F&B Manager till 7/10/2002
Carnival Cruise Lines.
August 1997 – Dec 17th 2006
*****@********.*** Manager Human Resources
As Assistant F&B Manager my responsibilities were:
28 galley stewards and 30 team waiters under my supervision.
Supply budget for the Galley and Restaurant Service Operations.
I assisted the F&B Manger in the day to day running of the Staff & Crew D. Rooms.
Promoted to Bar Manager on 7/10/2002
As Bar Manager my responsibilities were
On an average 60/70 personnel to direct in the beverage service.
My priorities during my tenure here was to maintain excellence in Customer Care.
Allocating resources as budgeted by the company maximizing performance and
efficiency in both human and material resources.
Organizing and co-coordinating the F&B Services for events, special functions, parties
weddings, meetings and conferences.
Identifying revenue opportunities, implementing plans to achieving targets and
budgets designed for the department.
Responsible for the Revenue Cost, Guest Ratings, Stock Management and Control,
and to help achieve the best results for all of the above.
Compliance to Health Hygiene & Safety regulations of government and company directives.
Training, appraising and motivating the team to excel and exceed expectations.
Mentoring and training supervisors and prospective middle managers.
Bar Manager.
03/93 – 07/97
Apollo Ship Chandlers
Dolphin Cruise Lines
1600 pax ship to 3500 pax ship.
Responsibilities:
I had to manage 65 bar staff in this operation.
For all beverage operations on board
The bar storeroom.
This job and its responsibilities were similar to the above except for the additional storeroom stock maintenance and
distribution to all outlets similar to the position of a Controller.
Salary $2400 + Incentives
Bartender; Head Bartender; Assistant Food Manager.
03/89 – 02/93
Royal Caribbean International
Responsibilities:
I introduced special theme nights in the lounges to promote guest participation and increase revenue opportunities.
Created bar menus that were tailored to certain out lets that helped to increase revenue and was appropriate for the outlets they were used for.
I introduced Wine Sampling programs in the ships wine cellars, to increase and
promote the sales of wines.
I added, modified and helped change company recipes
I introduced a Rum and Coffee Flambé lecture which promotes the Beverage department.
I designed and sell a package for the Dining Room sales to accommodate and sell drinks to guests who prefer not to buy a bottle of wine
(Package includes-Champagne Cocktail or Martini-a glass of Select House Wine Red/White- and An after dinner cocktail)
I designed for the fleet special occasion drinks such as World Cup Football, Valentines Day,St.Patricks Day, Halloween and more.
I organized wine seminars and cocktail demonstrations for guests.
Interest and Hobbies:
Physical fitness, snorkeling and jogging are my favorite sports, yoga and meditation
References on request