Arshad Buksh

Experience

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  Marriott International

  Apr 1994 - Oct 1996

  Bartender/ Waiter

  Worked as a Bartender (Lobby Bar and Discotheque ) keeping the track in bar analyzing, handling wine in storage, participated liquors and beverage completion, bar equipment and beverage in charge of decoration and promotion checking the stock and inventory, worked in outdoor catering, banqueting and conference.

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  AccorHotels

  Apr 1996 - Oct 1999

  Waiter

  Worked as a waiter for the coffee shop Italian restaurant, promoted to Italian fine dining restaurant, handling cash and coordinate the actives of all departments, experience of gulf wedding and outdoor catering, essential of Arabic language, 140 rooms including banquet operations of over 500-pax capacities.

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  Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

  Oct 1999 - Aug 2004

  Supervisor from December 1999 to August 2004

  Worked in different Food and Beverage outlet, worked nearly for 11 to 12 restaurants, experience in all service aspect, handling restaurant reservation for 11 F & B outlet, promoted as a captain and supervisor fusion Restaurant, nominated as a top 5 Italian restaurants in UAE 2003, 800 rooms including a banquet, operations of over 2000-pax capacities winning best award during in my service.

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  Crown Plaza Hotel

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2007

  F & B Training Executive

  Operation restaurants and dealing training with the hotels, manage both HRD and operation functions of the company staff handling/ complain ideas, promotion, budgets, etc. making the cost for F & B supporting overall 12 outlet for operation recruitment of the staff total staff 130.

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  Ramee Group

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2009

  Restaurant and Bar Manager from December 2007 to October 2009

  Responsible for F & B operations of the property and promotion, renovations and refurbishment of the property, total of 40 staff, 06 F&B outlets and 80 rooms including a banquet operations of over 1500 pax capacity which is the largest Banqueting hall in Sultanate.

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  Water's Edge Resort & Spa

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2011

  Food and Beverage Supervisor

  Handling the new restaurant BOARD WALK, total seating capacity 160, personalized service, spacious lounge and elegant dining area working for the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka, total 120 of F & B staff.

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  John Keells Holdings PLC

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2014

  Restaurant & Bar Manager for John Keells Resorts (February 2011 –November 2014)

  To lead the food & beverage department, in order to provide the highest level of hospitality in all the F& B outlets. Achieve total guest satisfaction and organizational profitability through effective utilization of all resources. Continuously delight the customer by offering trend setting and innovative products and services.

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  Adaaran Resorts - Maldives

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  Food and Beverage Manager

  Supervised all Food & Beverage operations in the resort including F&B related matters on excursion & recreation. Maintain a high standard in all F&B activities and service in the Restaurants, Bars and other areas in the resort.

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  Malahini Kuda Bandoos

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  Assistant Food Beverage Manager