Dharmesh Katira

Background

About Dharmesh Katira

A competent Hospitality professional with 30+ years of qualitative experience in Food production, R&D / NPD, F&B Operations, Client Servicing and Team Management. Exhaustive exposure in Start Up’s/New Projects & Transition Management with focus on Operational Excellence. Self Motivated, Creative and Meticulous with excellent Business Ethics. Proficient in Menu Planning with critical experience in Multiple Formats of Food Service Operations and NPD in India & abroad Proven ability of setting up New Projects / managing Start Up’s, delivering Value-Added Customer Service and achieving Customer Delight by providing customized products as per requirements. Knowledge of Budgeting, Procurement, Inventory Management, Menu Engineering, Kitchen designing & AutoCAD, understanding of Hygiene, Health & Safety Regulations like - HACCP, ISO & USPH Guidelines, Research & Developments in food nutrition, technology & methods of production. Excellent communication, inter-personal & troubleshooting skills with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Core Competencies: Excellence in Food Production, Operations Management, Data Analysis/Food Cost Control, New Project Setup & Transition Management, R&D/New Product Development, Staff Training & Retention