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VINOD NAIR

Assistant Vice President Operations at SmartQ with expertise in operational efficiency.

Bengaluru

8+ years of work experience

SmartQ
Feb 20251 yr 8 mosPresent

Bengaluru

– Operations at SmartQ, I oversee and manage cafeteria operations for over 16,000 employees, ensuring seamless food service, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With a strong background in operations management, I specialize in streamlining processes, vendor coordination, and cost optimization to enhance the overall dining experience. My role involves strategic planning, quality control, and process improvement, ensuring that SmartQ delivers best-in-class corporate cafeteria solutions. I am committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, sustainability, and service excellence, aligning with the company’s mission to revolutionize workplace dining experiences. With a solution-oriented approach and a passion for operational excellence, I focus on driving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement to elevate food service management at SmartQ.
PVR Limited
May 20222 yrs 10 mosFeb 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

#Innovation-focused change agent & a strategic planner, with success in formulating departmental vision & values with strong skills in Hotels and cinema management / Local Administration, directing Cinema Operations for multiplexes, Security & Safety Functions, consistently increasing revenue, profits, productivity focusing on new customer addition and establishing relationships #Currently working with PVR Ltd., (Vegacity Superplex) as Cinema General Manager ~Reporting Regional General Manager #Played a key role in directing the personnel functions of the food and beverage department as an Head of the department including recruitment, hiring, orientation, coaching, counselling, training, wage & salary administration, performance appraisals and succession planning #Unique blend of visionary leadership with expertise in developing & deploying the strategy for highest quality of Food and Beverage department management for ensuring customer delight and increasing footfalls / consumption as well as implementing the strategy for ensuring high level of guest experience. #Proven track record in maintaining harmony & best work environment in the hotels and constantly provide expertise and guidance to the team. #Experience in maintaining day-to-day operations of the Hotel/mall in terms of Mall Presentation, Tenant Relationship, Security, and Waste Management, coordination with Engineering Department and Facilities & Ambience up to the highest international standards. #Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to drive visions into reality and achieve the business target through effective mentoring, execution training & career planning
Radisson Hotel Group
Nov 20217 mosMay 2022

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Marriott International
Dec 202011 mosOct 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Renaissance Race Course Bengaluru Custodian for Restaurant lounge and Banquets Operations and Revenue.
Marriott International
Jun 20207 mosDec 2020

In Transition with Marriott
Marriott International
Jul 20182 yrsJun 2020

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Restaurant Manager- Directly responsible for F&B sales and Operations.
The Taj Mahal Palace
20162 yrs2018

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

VINOD’s AI Stack

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Education

Indira Gandhi National Open University

PGDOM, Operations Management & Supply Chain

Indira Gandhi National Open University

20222022

FOSTAC, Food Safety

FSSAI

20242024

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Headline

Assistant Vice President Operations at SmartQ with expertise in operational efficiency.

About

With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, cinemas, and corporate workplace services, currently serving as Assistant Vice President of Operations at SmartQ, overseeing multi-site cafeteria operations for 12,000+ employees. Specializing in operational efficiency, process optimization, and vendor management, contributing to seamless dining experiences and aligning with the company’s mission to transform workplace dining. Leveraging a strong foundation in strategic planning, quality control, and service delivery, supported by prior leadership roles at PVR Cinemas and Radisson Hotels. Focused on enhancing operational standards with a solution-driven approach, ensuring hygiene compliance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction across all facets of workplace services.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

Work experience

Assistant Vice President Operations at SmartQ, Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, – Operations at SmartQ, I oversee and manage cafeteria operations for over 16,000 employees, ensuring seamless food service, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With a strong background in operations management, I specialize in streamlining processes, vendor coordination, and cost optimization to enhance the overall dining experience. My role involves strategic planning, quality control, and process improvement, ensuring that SmartQ delivers best-in-class corporate cafeteria solutions. I am committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene, sustainability, and service excellence, aligning with the company’s mission to revolutionize workplace dining experiences. With a solution-oriented approach and a passion for operational excellence, I focus on driving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement to elevate food service management at SmartQ.

General Manager at PVR Limited, May 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, #Innovation-focused change agent & a strategic planner, with success in formulating departmental vision & values with strong skills in Hotels and cinema management / Local Administration, directing Cinema Operations for multiplexes, Security & Safety Functions, consistently increasing revenue, profits, productivity focusing on new customer addition and establishing relationships #Currently working with PVR Ltd., (Vegacity Superplex) as Cinema General Manager ~Reporting Regional General Manager #Played a key role in directing the personnel functions of the food and beverage department as an Head of the department including recruitment, hiring, orientation, coaching, counselling, training, wage & salary administration, performance appraisals and succession planning #Unique blend of visionary leadership with expertise in developing & deploying the strategy for highest quality of Food and Beverage department management for ensuring customer delight and increasing footfalls / consumption as well as implementing the strategy for ensuring high level of guest experience. #Proven track record in maintaining harmony & best work environment in the hotels and constantly provide expertise and guidance to the team. #Experience in maintaining day-to-day operations of the Hotel/mall in terms of Mall Presentation, Tenant Relationship, Security, and Waste Management, coordination with Engineering Department and Facilities & Ambience up to the highest international standards. #Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to drive visions into reality and achieve the business target through effective mentoring, execution training & career planning

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager (HOD) at Radisson Hotel Group, Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Manager (Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Operations) at Marriott International, Dec 2020 - Oct 2021 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Renaissance Race Course Bengaluru Custodian for Restaurant lounge and Banquets Operations and Revenue.

Transition Period at Marriott International, Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 · 7 mos, In Transition with Marriott

Restaurant Manager and Food and Beverage Sales at Marriott International, Jul 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Restaurant Manager- Directly responsible for F&B sales and Operations.

Assistant Manager at The Taj Mahal Palace, 2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs, Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Education

PGDOM, Operations Management & Supply Chain, Indira Gandhi National Open University

FOSTAC, Food Safety, FSSAI