Anil Kumar Anand

Experience

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  ITC Hotels

  Feb 1996 - Aug 1998

  • Commi 1

    Mar 1998 - Aug 1998

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Feb 1996 - Feb 1998
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  Lela Palace

  Oct 1998 - Feb 1999

  Chef De Partie
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  ITC Hotels

  Dec 1999 - Apr 2001

  Chef De Partie
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  Eves Foods

  May 2001 - Sept 2003

  Assistant Manager

  EXPERIENCED IN EVES FOODS KINFRA PARK TUMBA, THIRUVANTPURAM as MARKETING MANAGER AND in QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION (April 1999- Sept2003). Has done complete Marketing distribution for the factory in Kerala State. Have also conducted a product launch for Eve's spices and Vinegar. Had formed a personal group and trained them about (H.S.E) standards to comply with the requirements of the Industry today.

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  Al Radwan WLL Catering/Food Services/Restaurants

  Feb 2004 - Sept 2005

  F&B Manager & Catering Manager

  EXPERIENCE IN RAJADHANI RESTAURANT AND AL-RADWAN CATERING COMPANY KUWAIT.(FEB 2004-SEP 2005) Worked As RESTAURANT AND CATERING MANAGER. Co-ordinate with other departments: for e.g. cashiers, general Trading and contracting company established in Kuwait since 1987. Providing quality meal for employees more than 150. Taking care of the catering for Kharafi National which included 4, 500 people for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also co-ordinate catering from Rajadhani for 300 foreigners everyday 4 lunch. Also assisted the butler executive in deciding and implementing work flow process.Providing proper allocation of Resources (staff) through proper manning and Roistering. Provided a full cashier and currency Exchange service. Show less

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  Mohanlal taste buds

  Dec 2005 - Apr 2007

  Food and Beverage Manager

  The Harbor market, Bangalore. Which is the International chain of restaurant belongs to the famous Malayalam celebrity Mr. Mohanlal Worked as a Food &Beverage manager (Dec2005 to Apr 2007) Ensuring at all time that all guest requirements and needs are met and demonstrates a high and consistent level of organization and management. Maintain an exclusive corporate call to all reputed companies. Ensuring proper allocation of resources (staffs) through proper manning and roistering. Provide a full cashier and currency exchange service. Posses of working knowledge of hotel operating system. (prism). Working knowledge of PDA device. Managed exclusive corporate board meetings and the team get togethers. Show less

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  Facility Manager Matrix india placement Pvt Ltd/ Trans-Asia Logistics Gen.Trad.con.co.WLL Worked as

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

  Facility Manager

  Ensure Warehouse security and Distribution safety by implementing and executing a fully controlled security plan system. Plan layout of stock room, Warehouse and other storage areas considering turnover, size, weight and related factors in items stored. Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current. Advice and train employees on care and preservation of items received, stored and shipped; methods of handling, storing, maintaining stock and related problems. Study records and recommend remedial actions for reported non-usable, non-and slow moving and excess stock. Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures. Schedule work for special and periodical inventories. Ensure receiving and issue functions comply with the company policy and procedures. Inspect physical condition of warehouse, equipment and trucks. Prepare work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment and trucks. Show less

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  Alyasra Foods

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Sales Supervisor

  Responsible for managing Traditional Trade, Wholesale and Ration with an annual turnover of more than $30M, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager Kuwait. Budgeting, forecasting and achieving the volume and value targets for the sales channels.Responsible for optimizing trade spend, cost to serve Continuous development of sales strategies to optimization of channels assortment, improving drop size, and increasing numeric & weighted distribution.Monitor the competitors’ activities in the market to assess their impact on the company’s sales and define & implement the counter strategy.Maintain an effective sales reporting structure. Ensure timely and accurate data recording through team. And converting the data in to useful information which is used for decision making.Managing strong lean structured sales team built by me (24 salesmen) through adequate feedback and training plans, ensuring superior performance as a team work.Setting monthly and daily KPI targets for the team and ensures they are successfully achieved through a comprehensive follow-up process. Show less

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  Al Bustan Al Khaleeji

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2017

  Senior Business Development Food Service & Ethnic

  Roles:4 times promoted in last 6 years from Sales executive, Trade Marketing Supervisor, Sales Manager to Business developmentDealing with Top brands e.g. (Ferrero, Balhsen, Anchor, Wipro, Storck, Super Max, Nirapara, Nirmal) and many more. Currently managing Food Service Department & Ethnic Excellent Relation with Retail & Horeca sectorsFamiliar with Dairy Products, Meat, American Meat, Specialized in Seafood Can food Products Etc Earlier heading a team of 50 merchandisers Commercial awareness Brand development Keeping in contact with existing customers in person and by phone Show less

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  Nirapara - Dubai

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  Brand Manager MEA

  Overall brand Management for Nirapara Spices & Rice in Dubai/Oman/Qatar/Bahrain&KuwaitEvaluate Category strength/opportunities for new brandEvaluate Major category contributorFast moving sku’s and contribution for that particular brandEvaluating the customer needs and how does the SKU satisfies the customer needDeveloping a brand in that categorySelection of SKU’s - regular and promotionRequired government approvals (DM) responsibility Product quality with respect to competition for example packing and gram mageComparing the market price and finalizing the value chainATL & BTL activities, Visibility & Investment plan, Promotional activitiesSampling if necessarySelection of distributorSelection of various channels and chains in that channel – according to the SKU’s segmnetFinalizing RSP and PTTBudgeting – Top line , A&P, Bottom-lineSetting of sales targets chain wise, area wise along with distributorMarket Visit – A V P KPIs being metInventory turnover management – aging stock and liquidation actionRegular sales follow up with the distributorImplement Brands reporting systems with the distributor Show less

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  ALEID FOODS

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

  Manager of Operations

  Handling and responsible for managing all related activities in production towards organizing daily and seasonal events for City Centre,Sultan Centre,Monoprix,Oncost and other retailers . Supporting in development of product menus and recipes, ensure adherence to quality standards, ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation.  Roles and responsibilities: Maintaining recipes and menu’s as per customer’s requirements and as per the company norms. To plan menus, establish portions and suggest pricing which adhere to marketing, cost control and profits. To schedule, direct and supervise the activities of all Sous Chefs, cooks and production employees, to impart skills level training and development plans for all food production employees. To provide pastry production employees with demonstrations of quality product and recipe standards. To conduct regular safety, sanitation and general production inspection of all kitchen and storage areas to ensure safe and efficient production and storage in accordance with all standards and health regulations. To collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking in account factors such as season’s availability of ingredients and expected number of customers. To verify the quality of food products to ensure that standards are met, to verify the quantity and quality of received products. To record production and operational data on specified forms, to estimate and maintain requisition for required supplies, such as products and ingredients to ensure efficient operation. To monitor sanitation practices to ensure that pastry production employees follow standards and regulations. Show less

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  Al Safa General Trading Company

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Business Development Consultant
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  Foodlabs Co WLL

  Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

  Manager of Operations/ Head Chef

  Responsible for daily B2B operations, including production, sales, logistics, procurement, purchases, R&D, and dispatch. Duties involve menu development, quality standards, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and sales management.Key responsibilities:- Maintain recipes and menus to meet standards.- Plan menus and pricing for profitability.- Supervise staff and provide training.- Conduct safety and sanitation inspections.- Collaborate on menu planning and R&D.- Monitor food quality and manage supplies.- Enforce sanitation practices.- Oversee sales, logistics, and dispatch. Show less

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  Wooden Bakery

  Aug 2024 - now

  Food Solutions Manager