NAME : Navaneeth Palakkal

Mobile : 009**-********

Date of Birth : 26th May 1974

Nationality : Indian

Email : ad3ji8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

AMWAJ CATERING SERVICES QSC LTD - QATAR

Location Manager - January 2009 until Present

Responsible for daily efficient and effective management of catering department, including food preparation, maintaining the vending machines and the supervision of the catering staff. To plan, organize and develop the Industrial Catering & Facility Services and Material Management service of organizations and businesses, whilst meeting customer expectations, food and hygiene standards and financial targets. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise & evaluate the contractual performance, commercial and administrative aspects for the Camp services, Catering, Hygiene, Housekeeping and Maintenance services from awards or renewal timing till contract completion.

• Providing service and support to the onshore and offshore Catering & Facility Service departments within Company Operations

• Responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene.

• Maintains updated records and statistics

• To consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service

• To ensure proper staffing and scheduling

• To train on daily approved budget to meet target Location Manager with more than 22 years of experience in Industrial Catering & Facility Service Industry in Offshore and Onshore base. Proficient in the application of food and beverage handling and services.

PERSONAL DETAILS LOCATION MANAGER

• Planning • Supervising an organization’s catering operations. • Leadership skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Financial, budgeting and stock-taking skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Have sound knowledge and experience in Mobilizing new projects in Industrial Catering & Facility Service and Offshore Installations Material Management.

• Ensuring high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service.

• Liaising with cooks and kitchen staff on a daily basis.

• To communicate through pre-shift logs, email and department meetings all pertinent information for the respective department and areas of operations.

• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.

• Organizing new initiatives and planning promotions.

• Involved in planning menus for the restaurant and special events.

• Advising customers on meals and beverages.

• Meeting with the senior managers to discuss financial forecasts and set budgets.

• Monitoring the quality of food.

• Ordering supplies when required.

• Taking action to investigate and address all non-compliance of health and safety guidelines.

• Involved in providing advice and opinion on the introduction of new products, meals and services.

• Dealing with customer complaints.

• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the catering and dining area.

• To review and approve weekly menu and carry out periodical inspection of samples of food stuff purchased/supplied by the Contractor to ensure that only superior quality is provided. Also, to conduct hygiene inspection over dry stores, cold storage and chiller rooms.

AL SUWAIKET CATERING & TRADING SERVICES - KSA

Camp Boss & Operation Supervisor - [2003 – 2008]

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITES

• Applying operational support according to the business requirements in the production and housekeeping department.

• Establishing financial and manpower budget framework in line with business requirements and corporate standards.

• Analyses complex issues and develops and implements new methods and techniques within the area of responsibility.

• Work Schedule/Travel/Training administration for offshore employees and contractors.

• To plan and organize theme buffets parties, Barbecue dinner and special services.

• To comply with all concerned Health, Safety and Environment as well as work permits, policies and procedures.

• To maintain close follow up on maintenance team to ensure that complaints are attended too. To take initiative to procure materials through the catering Contractor’s Maintenance Department for smooth functioning.

• To conduct period inspection of accommodation units to ensure that proper housekeeping and cleanliness area maintained up to Company’s HSE standards. Follow up on sanitation and hygiene schedules and pest control for the entire premises

LIGABUE CATERING SPA, UZBEKISTAN

Catering Supervisor - [2000 – 2002]

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITES

• Supervise & evaluate the contractual performance, commercial and administrative aspects for the Camp services, Catering, Hygiene, Housekeeping and Maintenance services from awards or renewal timing till contract completion.

• To conduct period inspection of accommodation units to ensure that proper housekeeping and cleanliness area maintained up to Company’s HSE standards. Follow up on sanitation and hygiene schedules and pest control for the entire premises.

• To conduct technical evaluation for various purchases for the Residential Complex Check the daily Food & Beverage revenues report.

• Prepare the daily and monthly cost report department in relation to cost of sales.

• Check and ensure all menu items’ have a recipe

• Participate for stock take at the kitchen

• Arrange surprise spot checks at the outlets.

• Spot check on the receiving department to ensure that the scales are correct, and goods are checked for quality.

• Undertake regular inspections in the complex area to ensure that the installations and equipment are in a clean, perfect condition, well maintained and replaced / renewed as required.

• Prepare daily staff meal cost report.

• Organize and do stock take and monthly closing procedures and to prepare all journal

• Check invoices against receiving record and compare them with purchase order and purchase request, and to ensure that all invoices are stamped and signed by the authorized person.

• Ensure that purchasing obtain up to date and accurate prices by comparing prices against suppliers’ quotations.

• Check and review filled requisitions and ensure that goods are not issued more than requested.

• Conduct spot check to ensure that the goods received are as per specifications and the deliveries of goods by suppliers are consistent with the receiving schedule and the storerooms are not overstock especially during month end.

• Audit monthly stock and prepare reconciliation on all stockrooms.

• Post actual stock results in the system and print inventory valuation report.

• Reconcile all inventory accounts based on actual purchases and actual inventory stock take and allocate the expenses to the respective department based on their requisitions PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS

• Worked as Locations Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services for Dolphin Energy- Alkhor Housing Complex, Alkhor-Qatar.

• Worked as Locations Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services for North Oil Company

(previously MOQ Offshore) Projects in Offshore Al Shaheen Field, Qatar.

• Worked as Deputy Venue Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services for 24th Men’s International Hand Ball World Cup Tournament under Qatar Olympic Committee in Qatar.

• Worked as Locations Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services for Offshore Operation Department for Qatar Petroleum Catering & Facility Service Projects in Qatar.

• Worked as a Unit Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services at MOQ-Bravo-Fox Offshore Production Complex under MAERSK Oil Qatar accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as an Offshore Unit Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services at Al Doha-Gulf- 1(Gulf Drilling International) Rig under Qatar Petroleum accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as an Offshore Unit Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services at Al Wajba-Gulf- 3(Gulf Drilling International) Rig under Occidental Petroleum-Qatar (OXY) accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as a Unit Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services at Ras Gas Offshore ALPHA Production Platform-Qatar, accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as an Offshore Unit Manager in AMWAJ Catering Services at Al Khore Rig

(Gulf Drilling International Rig Gulf-4) under Qatar Gas, accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as a Location Manager in Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading Services for Saudi Aramco Maintenance Barge ARB-1, accommodated and catered multinational residents in Saudi Offshore.

• Worked as an Operation Admin. Manager under Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading for Offshore Catering Projects under Tanajib Community Services operated by SAFANIYA OFFSHORE Producing Department, Saudi Aramco – Tanajib, Saudi Arabia.

• Worked as an Operation and Maintenance Coordinator in Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading for Marjan GOSP-2 Saudi Aramco Offshore Oil & Gas Production Platform to carry out daily Catering Operation and assisting Plant Maintenance Manager.

• Worked as an Offshore Camp Boss in Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading for Saudi Aramco’s Jack Up Barge Arabiyah-1 accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as a Camp Boss in Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading for Marjan GOSP-1 Saudi Aramco Offshore Oil Production Platform accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as an Operation & Maintenance Coordinator in Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading for Zuluf GOSP-1 Saudi Aramco Offshore Oil Production Platform.

• Worked as a Location Incharge for Catering & Facilities Services under Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading in Al Nojaim Maternity & Childrens Hospital Ministry of Health Al-Hasa, Hofuf – Kindom of Saudi Arabia.

• Worked as a Location Incharge for Catering & Facilities Services under Al Suwaiket Catering & Trading in Uthmaniyah Camp of Saudi Arabian Saipem Company at Saudi Arabia for their Shurtan Oil & Gas Pipeline Project. Accommodated and catered multinational residents.

• Worked as a Camp Supervisor under M/S. Ligabue Catering SPA in ABB SOIMI’s on shore community camp at Kaskkadariya Region in Uzbekistan, accommodated and catered multinational residents.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Academic qualification : Secondary School Living Certificate-State Board. Pre-Degree Course Completed in Commerce.

Course Completed in Diploma Mechanical Eng.

Computer Knowledge : MS-office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), SAP System, Peachtree Accounting Program, ERP System & MS Dynamics Programme. ADDITIONAL TRAININGS & KNOWLEDGE

ISO-140001 Awareness Training from BSCIC

ISO-220001 Awareness Training from BSCIC

ISO-450001 Awareness Training from BSCIC

Completed BASIC H2S Training from Venture Gulf Training Centre – Qatar (OPITO Approved).

Completed T- BOSIET Training from Venture Gulf Training Centre – Qatar (OPITO Approved).

Completed HACCP LEVEL-3 In House Training from AMWAJ Catering Services QSC-QHSE Department.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Nationality : Indian.

Date of Birth : 26 May 1974.

Marital Status : Married

Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. PASSPORT DETAILS

Issue Date : 23.06.2019.

Expiry Date : 22.06.2029.

Place of Issue : Qatar

Passport No. : T8265942

Navaneeth Palakkal Date: 01/01/2024

Doha - Qatar

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