SANGEETA LAKHANI

adlcvx@r.postjobfree.com 614-***-**** Columbus, OH 43221

Summary

Social entrepreneur, restauranteur and non-profit founder with a strong track record of success. Creative and charismatic leader with deep experience building scalable, sustainable businesses.

Skills

·Operations management

·Project management

·Talent acquisition

·Revenue development & growth

·Team building & leadership

·Executive leadership

·New business development

·Media and public relations

·Business partnership development

·Employee coaching & development

·Event planning & coordination

·Brand development & management

·Marketing strategy

·Customer service

·Problem resolution

·Fundraising & annual giving campaigns

Experience

Founder & VP Service! A Relief Effort for Industry Workers - Columbus, OH 04/2020 - Current

I was able to launch a successful non-profit and pivot business strategy from my restaurant, to leverage my existing space in an effort to give back to local service industry downsized as a result of the pandemic.

·Conceived and founded start-up non-profit business at the onset of Covid-19 and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

·Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.

·Recruited team of 5 core leaders to take early ideas and develop robust operational base to meet forecasted demands.

·Championed multifaceted approach to diversify operations and maintain stability in volatile marketplace created by Covid-19.

·Strategically guided leadership team through challenging periods by leveraging service industry knowledge and business acumen.

·Used creative fundraising efforts to feed 200 out of work service industry workers, 7 days a week.

·Graduated to phase four of fundraising to facilitate larger grants.

·Please see addendum for media coverage and interviews.

Restaurant Owner & Executive Chef The Table - Columbus, OH 11/2012 - 06/2020

Conceived, built and successfully sold a globally inspired, locally sourced, sustainable restaurant bringing in over 750K in annual revenue.

·Provided business vision and leadership to build business - from site acquisition and build-out to menu creation

·Responsible for business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

·Hired and mentored core start-up team, working tirelessly to build a sustainable business.

·Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.

·Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.

·Developed and implemented successful sales strategies leading to team exceeding monthly revenue goals.

·Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.

·Supervised performance of 20 employees with focus on continuous improvement of productivity, efficiency and cost savings.

·Worked with Quickbooks for payroll, P&L statements, tax payments and other financial responsibilities, including but not limited to performing financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.

·Partnered with employees, vendors and customers to create an environmentally responsible restaurant resulting in an increase in net profit margin.

·Mentored staff members and students in the local culinary programs.

·Created new menu items, managed food expenses and assessed inventory levels to ensure adherence to quality standards.

·Provided excellent professional development opportunities for staff with a focus on building and maintaining a high-performing culture while maintaining overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.

·Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and align special dishes with area events.

·Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.

·Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.

·Continually aware of dramatic changes to kitchens, including Health Department Standards and customer requests for healthier food options.

Restaurant Owner & Operator Bodega Columbus - Columbus, OH 11/2004 - 01/2014

Co-founded, built and successfully sold a unique restaurant and bar establishment in The Short North Art District. Grew the business to more than $1MM in annual revenue.

·Developed concepts and ideas on the forefront of the hospitality scene in Columbus.

·Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated the delivery, storage and organization of all inventory. Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain sustainability.

·Collaborated with employees to document and resolve potential customer concerns to drive brand satisfaction and loyalty.

·Managed and supervised 40 employees, including weekly employee schedules, assigned work and regularly checked the quality and productivity of all team members.

·Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across all food service, storage, and preparation stations.

·Motivated and trained teams in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.

·Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control, and customer relations.

·Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.

·Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.

·Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.

·Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance to boost business sustainability.

·Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.

·Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements.

Education and Training

Columbus College Of Art And Design Columbus, OH

Associate of Arts: Commercial Photography

Cathedral & John Connon Mumbai India

High School Diploma

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

·Sangeeta Lakhani Linkedin

·www.thetablecolumbus.com

·www.servicerelief.org

Awards Hospitality Leader in the 2018 Ohio Asian Awards (Asian American Commerce Group of Columbus)

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