Shivaling Olekar

Head Waiter

Restaurant manager with extensive experience in team leadership, training, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to reduce employee turnover and maintain compliance with company policies. Seeking to leverage strong communication and management skills in a dynamic hospitality environment.

[email protected] Karanataka, India 591103
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Work Experience
Head Waiter
Food Fusion Saudi ArabiaRiyadh, Riyadh Region
Mar 2026 — Present
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest product offerings to provide accurate information to customers
  • Provided comprehensive training to new hires, aiding their integration into the team
  • Liaised effectively with suppliers for timely replenishment of stock
  • Reduced employee turnover with morale-boosting activities and fair workload distribution
Waiter
Al Mejhem Co..(Kuwait) (Karak Gholam)Al Jahra, Faheel, Kuwait
Feb 2020 — Jan 2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Managed staff rosters for optimal productivity and efficiency
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly
Waiter
Al Mejhem Co..(Kuwait) (Karak Gholam)Sahara Kuwait Golf, Kuwait
Nov 2015 — Feb 2020
  • Managed inventory control, reduced wastage
  • Honoured employee punctuality by creating fair rotas that respected their time off requests
  • Minimized downtime with proactive equipment maintenance checks
  • Assisted employees in resolving workplace conflicts, improved overall team harmony
  • Enforced compliance with food hygiene regulations, upheld high quality standards
  • Improved team morale through effective communication and feedback practices
  • Conducted regular staff meetings, kept everyone updated about company policies or changes therein
  • Optimised shift schedules to improve operational efficiency
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across the work area, ensured a pleasant environment for customers and staff alike
  • Motivated employees towards achieving sales targets, increased overall store revenue
  • Trained staff on product knowledge, resulted in better customer interactions
Waiter
Piano Piano Restaurant KuwaitSalmiya, Kuwait
Jul 2012 — Aug 2015
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing
  • Explained dish components clearly to inform customers' decisions
  • Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking
  • Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction
Restaurant/Rooms Waiter
Pai Resorts-Best Business HotelBelagavi, India, Karnataka
Jan 2006 — May 2012
  • Handled payment transactions to guarantee smooth customer checkout process
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to queries and requests
  • Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery
Skills
Ability to work under pressureProper communication skills.Ability to change and mold myself as per requirement.Quest for knowledge and familiarizing myself with new things.Strong Sense Of self-Motivation.Good Observer Quick Learner and Creative by nature.Ability to take Initiative.Positive, Co-operative, and Professional Approach.Patience, discretion, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.Brand awareness promotion
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
Govt Padavi Purve Collage
High School Diploma
R. D. High School Marihal
R. D. High School Marihal
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Kannada
Fluent
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