Anthony John, Operations Manager

Anthony John

Operations Manager

HAS Lifestyle Limited

Location
India
Education
Bachelor's degree, Tourism, Catering & Hotel Management
Experience
21 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 3 Months

Operations Manager at HAS Lifestyle Limited
  • India
  • December 2017 to June 2020

Brought about change and implemented procedures. Operational control systems for proper functioning and maintaining the standards of the operations, restructuring the entire manpower in all the stores putting processes in place for the staff and franchise business of 18 stores and more

Resident Manager
  • July 2016 to October 2017

Tawoos Industrial Services (Oman)
•Re-organized the Centralized Kitchen put systems in place and organized the stores, kitchen and responsible for the operations of five (5 Star Hotels) (Staff Catering) and 3 construction camp sites in Muscat Oman

Operations Manager at Albert Abela India Pvt. Ltd
  • India
  • January 2015 to May 2016

Planning the total operations and locating the right location, planning a fully equipped kitchen with safety standards, taking all necessary approvals, sourcing manpower, licensing, planning on business strategies, marketing and implementing a standard operational procedure for the company in India.

Operations Manager at Western Catering Co. WLL Abu Dhabi
  • March 2014 to December 2014

Managed 3 Camps catering, housekeeping, laundry, Maintenance and responsible for the operations of all the sites.
•Prepared and implemented a standard operational procedure for the smooth functioning of all Camps, Catering, Accommodation, and other Facilities

Accommodation Manager at Al Naboodah Construction Group LLC
  • India
  • May 2008 to May 2010

Spearheading wide gamut of activities pertaining to;
•15000 workers of different division under one roof.
•Imparting training to Supervisors to identify the type of staff required, selection of people, motivation of staff, retention of identified talent, staff development, recognizing and rewarding achievements of people.
•Managing different divisions with a standard SOP by conducting periodical audits thereby maintaining uniformity in common facilities among different divisions for a smooth operation.
•Handling crises management, grievance handling and other general functions.
•Instrumental in setting up various amenities like kitchen of different nationality, dining halls, supermarkets, mosque, recreation rooms, indoor and outdoor games facility, ATM vending machines, Money exchange, landscaping, parking facility & maintenance

  • March 2007 to April 2008
Catering Manager at Camp Boss, Washington Group International (WGI), Al Jaber Energy Services
  • November 2006 to February 2007

Maintaining and up keeping the camp premises including fittings and fixtures, transport facilities and all other movable items as instructed from time to time.
•Overseeing any brewing discontent among the inmates regarding any aspect of the work environment; identifying groupism among the inmates and watch for any friction in their interactions.
Distinction of setting up new camp from construction to mobilization and managing all recreation facilities catering services, housekeeping services etc.
Successfully handled a camp of 5000 people including 250 expats.

Deputy Site Manager
  • June 2005 to June 2006

ESS Group, Iraq
•Catering for multinational forces and US Marines, Special Force and managing the staff, controlling waste, sanitation inspection, service standards and inventory control.
•Handling an operation of food services for 5000 to 15000 people & working under immense pressure with frequent inspection.
Distinction of setting up various Camp Sites with around 150 staff from different countries like Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, China, Khajikistan and West Africa (Serilione).
Mismanaged and disorganised 4 sites were set in line with the standards and required training was given to the Supervisors for smooth running of the operation.
Appreciation letter received from Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)

  • October 2004 to June 2005
Catering Manager at Fairmacs Catering Company
  • India
  • August 1998 to September 2004

Managing offshore catering on platform feeding for 250 people with staff strength of 20 people; taking care of laundry, housekeeping and maintenance services.

  • April 1997 to June 1998
Asst. Manager at Regent Palace Hotel
  • India
  • September 1992 to May 1994

Supervising production, service area and managing 3 outlets at a time; coffee shop, room service and banquets.
•Coordinating with the main kitchen to turn around the coffee shop into an Indian Restaurant by evening with live music and keeping a track of linen, fumigating the restaurant weekly.
•Handling the requisition from stores and supervising the laying off buffet tables, name tags & setting up of tables.
•Ensuring provisions are made for clearance in banquets and preparing duty roasters.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Tourism, Catering & Hotel Management
  • at Indian Council for International Amity
  • January 2018

An Affiliate of FIOCESS – UNESCO, PARIS

High school or equivalent, Tourism, Catering & Hotel Management
  • at B.P. Marine AcademyGovernment of India CBD
  • January 2005

; Certified by Director General of Shipping and surface transport,

Specialties & Skills

Offshore
Catering
Industrials
Industrial Facilities
ADMINISTRATION
CASHIER
MEETING FACILITATION
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
RECEIVING
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
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English
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French
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Hindi
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