VIVEK VAGHELA
Cell: 780-***-****
Email: *****.***********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICTIONS:
•Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-pacedwork environment.
•Open to work independently or within a team.
•Excellent communication and leadership skills.
•Ability of multitasking and adjusting to work environment.
•Extensive knowledge of computer applications.
•Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
•Quick learner, reliable, and well organized
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Manager
Prairie Donair, EdmontonJan2024 till Now
Led and Managed a team of 16 staff members in a fast paced restaurant.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Implemented and enforced food safety and sanitation standards.
Supervised daily restaurant operations including scheduling, training and
performance management.
Kitchen Supervisor/Lead cook
Century HospitalityMay 2023 – Aug 2023
Worked out of the Riverhawks stadium for the baseball season.
Assisted chef and worked multiple positions based on need of the kitchen.
Supervised and assisted other kitchen staff.
Food Service Supervisor
Streats Oliver KitchenFEB2021 to AUG2022
Trained and mentored new hires regarding company policies and procedures for
standardized operations.
Monitored inventory and documented supply count to ensure new products were ordered in
timely manner.
Inspected work stations to ensure clean, sanitized and prepped work surfaces before the
start of the shift.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all equipment, utensils and food storage
areas.Managed and directed food production to ensure quality and safety in accordance with food
safe regulations.
Lead cook
El-Cortez [Mexican kitchen]Oct2017- Oct2018
Prepared high quality, great tasting meals
Worked all areas of kitchen: grill, sauté, fryer, deserts and salads.
Insured Proper food storage, cleanliness and safe food practices.
Assisted chefs with any task needed
Followed standardized recipes to assure highest quality of food served.
Guest Service Supervisor
Grand Hotel, EdmontonAug2013 to Dec2015
Welcome and register guests and offer them services and room rates.
Handle guest check-in and check-outs professionally and in a welcoming manner.
Keep Records of Room availability and guest’s accounts.
Ensured that all wake up calls was handled on time and appropriately.
Maintain the hotel’s high standard of service and hospitality.
Verify that all updated reports have been run.
Collected payment following all cash handling rules.
Arranged housekeeping reports.
Ensured the desk was always attended.
Retail Store supervisor
Grand Hotel, EdmontonAug2013 to Dec2015
• Welcome customers, maintain knowledge and help them with the selection of merchandise
• Answer the telephone in a pleasant and caring way
• Participate in counting store’s physical inventory
• React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance
• Handle cash, change and operate the cash register
• Ensure stock levels on the sales floor are maintained continually
• Maintain freezer items at a secure and satisfactory level
SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE & CERTIFICATIONS:
Hospitality Management – Hotel and Resort
Centennial College, Progress Campus - Toronto, ON – July 2012
Alberta food handler certificate - 2024
Alberta Pro-serve certificate - 2024