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Wellness & Health Workshop and Trainings
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ANNE VALERIE KASZTURA

ANNE VALERIE KASZTURA

Director Food & Beverage
Bali

Summary

Experienced Director of Food & Beverage with 18 years of international luxury and premium hospitality expertise poised for the next stage of professional growth and advancement. Passionate about overseeing multiple restaurants, events, and leading diverse teams. Proficient in F&B booking and communication technology and utilizing online payment solutions to streamline customer bookings and communication. Enthusiastic about leveraging emerging technology to optimize workflows and create exceptional customer experiences. Accomplished in achieving high LQA ratings and customer satisfaction scores. Committed to sustainability and interested in holistic health and nutrition science that improve efficiency, cognitive functions, and enhancing overall well-being and health.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXOM)

SOFITEL KUALA LUMPUR DAMANSARA***** AN ACCOR HOTEL
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
07.2023 - Current
  • Reporting to General Manager, overseeing 6 F&B outlets and events facilities
  • Repositioning the F&B outlets to adapt to a market change in the area
  • Leading the operation with an ultra-lean manning (34 service team)
  • Implementing and overlooking LQA standards
  • Collaborating with Culinary Director to establish annual promotion plans
  • Organizing various collaborations with fashion designer, entrepreneurs, F&B businesses to create interesting offerings in the hotel.
  • Developing the F&B marketing plan with the Marcom Director to adapt to the new conditions
  • Setting strategies for the implementation to digitalize the department for more efficiency
  • Established annual budget, weekly forecasts, owner's reports, and financial analyses for special events

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

VOCO ORCHARD SINGAPORE ***** AN IHG HOTEL
SINGAPORE
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Rebranding Premium Lifestyle Hotel with 423 Rooms, 2 Restaurants, 1 Bar, 1 Cakery, Event Facilities
  • Reported to Hotel Manager, oversaw 5 F&B outlets & Events
  • Successfully transitioned the department from Covid safety measures to regular operations
  • Implemented IHG and voco brand standards
  • Established an annual promotion plan with the Executive Chef
  • Developed various F&B online sales channels (Take Away, Deliveries, E-Shop, 3rd Party Portals, Payment Gateways)
  • Established the annual budget, weekly forecasts, owner's reports, and financial analyses for special events
  • Implemented creative and efficient hiring processes to address a continuous labour shortage
  • Organized the World Gourmet Summit featuring a celebrity chef

COVID SABATICAL

n/a
PATTAYA, THAILAND
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Month EHL Forecasting & Budgeting

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE ATRIUM
SINGAPORE
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • 512 Rooms, Cantonese Restaurant, All Day Dining, Bar/Lounge, 13 Function Rooms
  • Reported to Hotel Manager, oversaw 90 associates
  • Achieved SGD 13 million F&B revenue (30% of total revenue), oversaw 13 event rooms and 4 F&B outlets
  • Prepared budget, forecast, and commercial presentations for owner and corporate office
  • Improved employee satisfaction score by 30% through teamwork and fair competition
  • Digitalized booking and reservation processes to optimize efficiency and customer database utilization
  • Converted ADD restaurant and kitchen into fully halal-certified premise

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

INTERCONTINENTAL PATTAYA RESORT ***** AN IHG HOTEL
PATTAYA, THAILAND
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Hotel was closed
  • Luxury Resort with 156 Rooms, 2 Restaurants, Beach Bar, Event Facilities
  • Reported to General Manager
  • Established various budget scenarios in response to Covid and implemented SOPs

CO-FOUNDER

EQUALTEA – Healing Teas and Herbs
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed all tea blends and branding and established the production process

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

PAN PACIFIC HOTEL
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
10.2013 - 09.2015
  • Upscale Business Hotel with 418 Rooms, ADD Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Delicatessen Shop, Lobby Bar, Poolside Café, Executive Lounge, 6 Function Rooms
  • Reported to General Manager, oversaw 180 associates
  • Achieved USD 4 million F&B revenue, (36% of total revenue), overseeing 5 F&B outlets
  • Received the PPHG award for Customer Service in 2014
  • Restructured the butchery and Deli wholesale department, resulting in a 40% sales increase
  • Planning of special events: VIP golf and embassies caterings, Oktoberfest for 1400 guests
  • Introduced a comprehensive 3-day classroom and 3-week practical induction training program for local trainees
  • Organized wine and sake dinners at the Japanese restaurant

HOLISTIC SABBATICAL

n/a
BALI, INDONESIA
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Explored the world of holistic nutrition, health, and fitness

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

BELMOND JIMBARAN PURI BALI***** (former Orient-Express Hotel)
BALI, INDONESIA
12.2012 - 09.2013
  • Luxury Resort with 63 Villas, 2 Restaurants, Bar, In Villa Dining, Luxury Weddings
  • Implemented an events department resulting in an additional revenue stream
  • Sold and hosted the first larger luxury Western wedding with an AVG check of USD 850
  • Developed and conducted training for older associates with low literacy skills
  • Managed beverage portfolio (product development, recipe database, menu engineering, pricing, training, inventory systems)
  • Trained team for LQA audits and achieved high ratings
  • Established a creative weekly events program with interesting entertainment

LANGUAGE STUDENT

ALAM BAHASA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Bahasa Indonesia group & private language lessons

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

EMIRATES PALACE***** (former Kempinski)
ABU DHABI, UAE
11.2009 - 04.2012
  • Ultra-Luxury Business Hotel & Resort with 394 Rooms (92 Suites) 11 Outlets, 44 Conference & Meeting Rooms, an Auditorium for 1100 Guests, Heli Pad, Yacht Harbour
  • Reported to EAM F&B, overseeing 220 associates
  • Generated up to 2,000 covers per day
  • Achieved USD 57 million F&B revenue, accounting for 50% of total revenue
  • Hosted Gulf Cooperation Council meeting with a 7-day buyout of the entire hotel for all top VIP guests from the region
  • Planned and organized VIP Arabic ladies' weddings with guest counts of up to 1200
  • Assisted advanced teams of top VIP delegations, security set-ups by CIA and CID
  • Conducted large-scale F&B recruitment, including daily interviews and recruitment trips to three countries
  • Developed an LQA training program and internal audit, resulting in a 20% increase in rating
  • Led a significant Micros database restructuring project for 32 revenue centers, achieving an efficient and unified POS system

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER (HOD)

ZITAHLI RESORTS & SPA***** (now Noku Hotel)
KUDAFUNAFARU, MALDIVES
02.2009 - 07.2009
  • Luxury Resort with 50 Villas, 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, In-Villa Dining, Private Dinner Service, Luxury Weddings
  • Reported to General Manager, oversaw 35 associates
  • Conducted comprehensive training for the team on service sequences, LQA standards, menus, complaint handling, and new SOPs
  • Implemented new beverage menus and price strategy, leading to a 10% cost reduction

LANGUAGE STUDENT

EMBASSY CES
NEW YORK CITY, USA
07.2007 - 01.2008

English language student

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

HOTEL BAUR AU LAC***** (LHW Member)
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
04.2005 - 06.2007
  • Ultra-Luxury Business Hotel with 124 Rooms, 1 Fine Dining Restaurant, 1 Lifestyle Restaurant, www.bauraulac.ch 1 Bar, Reported to Director of F&B, overseeing 85 associates
  • Implemented a new buffet and service concept, resulting in a significant 22% increase in revenue
  • Managed the premium wine portfolio, including cellar management, selecting labels, costing, and menu development
  • Set-up and integrated a Food & Beverage purchasing control system software

SUPERVISOR RESTAURANT / BANQUETS

FRENCH BRASSERIE, ZUM GRüNEN GLAS
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
10.2003 - 03.2005

Floor supervisor, Event set-up & execution, Induction of new employees

VARIOUS POSITIONS

RESTAURANTS, RETAIL CHAIN, CHILDCARE & EDUCATION CENTER
BERN & ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
08.1994 - 10.2002
  • Kitchen, Service internships & Management Internship ( 1year)
  • Various Service and Supervisory Positions
  • Branch Manager Music Store Chain (4 years) - youngest Branch Manager in Switzerland from 21 branches & highest revenue increase
  • Professional Childcare & Education Internship (1year)

Education

Bachelor's Degree - International Hotel Management

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Australia
01.2008 - 06.2008

Hotelier / Restaurateur HF - Hotel Management

HOTEL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE (HFT)
Switzerland
04.2001 - 09.2003

Commercial Degree - General Business

BUSINESS SCHOOL DR. RISCHIK
Switzerland
08.1998 - 07.2000

Skills

    Restaurant Booking & Sales Technology

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Certification

Forecasting & Budgeting, EHL,Switzerland

Wellness & Health Workshop and Trainings

  

Various Neuroscience Podcasts, Meditation, Breath, Cognitive Fitness, Reiki, Positive Psychology, Tea Blending, Advanced Botanicals, Fermentation, Various Nutrition Trainings

Timeline

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXOM)

SOFITEL KUALA LUMPUR DAMANSARA***** AN ACCOR HOTEL
07.2023 - Current

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

VOCO ORCHARD SINGAPORE ***** AN IHG HOTEL
01.2022 - 12.2022

Forecasting & Budgeting, EHL,Switzerland

11-2021

Champagne MOOC, Comite Champagne, France

11-2020

Online Marketing Foundation, LinkedIn Learning

07-2020

COVID SABATICAL

n/a
07.2020 - 12.2021

Advanced Barista Certification, World of Coffee, Thailand (2.5 days private training)

06-2020

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

INTERCONTINENTAL PATTAYA RESORT ***** AN IHG HOTEL
04.2020 - 06.2020

IHG Business School

08-2019

Halal Supervisory Training, MUIS, Singapore (2 days class room training)

07-2019

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE ATRIUM
05.2018 - 01.2020

The Fundamentals of Hotel Distribution, Coursera by ESSEC Business School France

11-2017

The Fundamentals of Revenue Management, The Cornerstone of Revenue Strategies, Coursera by ESSEC Business School, France

09-2017

Self Development Training 66 days, Robin Sharma

07-2017

CO-FOUNDER

EQUALTEA – Healing Teas and Herbs
01.2017 - Current

Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, eCornell (2 month course)

05-2016

HOLISTIC SABBATICAL

n/a
10.2015 - 12.2016

DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE (EXCOM)

PAN PACIFIC HOTEL
10.2013 - 09.2015

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

BELMOND JIMBARAN PURI BALI***** (former Orient-Express Hotel)
12.2012 - 09.2013

LANGUAGE STUDENT

ALAM BAHASA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
06.2012 - 12.2012

Planning for Profits for Hotel, Cornell University, Abu Dhabi (3 days seminar)

04-2010

ISO 22000 Awareness

04-2010

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering, Highfield, UK (3 days Course @ Emirates Palace)

02-2010

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

EMIRATES PALACE***** (former Kempinski)
11.2009 - 04.2012

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER (HOD)

ZITAHLI RESORTS & SPA***** (now Noku Hotel)
02.2009 - 07.2009

Bachelor's Degree - International Hotel Management

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
01.2008 - 06.2008

LANGUAGE STUDENT

EMBASSY CES
07.2007 - 01.2008

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

HOTEL BAUR AU LAC***** (LHW Member)
04.2005 - 06.2007

SUPERVISOR RESTAURANT / BANQUETS

FRENCH BRASSERIE, ZUM GRüNEN GLAS
10.2003 - 03.2005

Hotelier / Restaurateur HF - Hotel Management

HOTEL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE (HFT)
04.2001 - 09.2003

Commercial Degree - General Business

BUSINESS SCHOOL DR. RISCHIK
08.1998 - 05.2000

VARIOUS POSITIONS

RESTAURANTS, RETAIL CHAIN, CHILDCARE & EDUCATION CENTER
08.1994 - 10.2002
ANNE VALERIE KASZTURADirector Food & Beverage