Shant Kurdian

Lead cross-functional teams in overseeing comprehensive cost-control operations, ensuring
seamless coordination across procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management
for food and beverage departments.

Conduct in-depth financial analyses of vendor invoices, verifying accuracy and ensuring
procurement aligns with budgetary constraints.

Oversee the integration and continuous updating of purchase records and transactional data
within advanced stock management systems, ensuring real-time accuracy and efficiency.

Collaborate closely with executive leadership and department heads to conduct monthly
audits and inventory reviews, fostering transparency and enhancing accountability.

Drive the development and execution of strategic cost-reduction initiatives, identifying
process inefficiencies and spearheading improvements to optimize profitability and
operational workflows.

Champion waste reduction programs by designing and implementing proactive, data-driven
solutions, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced financial leakage.

Resolve inventory discrepancies, working closely with executive chefs and head chefs to ensure
swift identification and rectification of issues, safeguarding financial integrity.

Responsible for visiting restaurants and outlets on a weekly basis to review and ensure that recipes
are being followed according to established guidelines.

Work closely with the chefs to verify portion sizes, ingredient usage, and overall consistency,
helping maintain cost efficiency and quality standards.

Oversee all outlet costs, ensuring accuracy in cost tracking and helping maintain financial efficiency
across the operations.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to monitor cost-control activities across purchasing,
receiving, storing, and inventory for food and beverages.

Evaluated incoming products and services, ensuring optimal pricing and quality.
Conducted detailed analysis of invoices to confirm receipt of accurate products/ services at
expected costs.

Updated records in stock management software for all purchases and
transactions.

Collaborated with department heads for monthly inventory management.

Implement cost-cutting strategies and process improvements to maximize profitability.

Lead initiatives for waste reduction, developing proactive solutions and optimizing workflows.

Delivered excellent customer service, informing patrons of specials, answering questions, and
processing orders/payments.
Promoted and sold coffee blends, tea, and brewing equipment by educating customers on
brewing methods.
Maintained inventory, ensured food safety compliance, and improved beverage quality through
continuous learning.

Supervised a team of baristas at Linas restaurant, ensuring efficient operations and
high-quality service.
Managed daily transactions and cashier operations while preparing beverages and
addressing customer concerns.
Enhanced customer experience by updating signage, creating attractive displays, and
maintaining a clean environment.