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Ashok Kumar Palaka

Ashok Kumar Palaka

Palasa

Summary

Results-driven F&B Controller with 13 years of experience in managing food and beverage operations, controlling costs, and driving profitability. Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives, optimizing menu pricing, and enhancing financial performance. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and team management, with a strong passion for delivering exceptional results in fast-paced hospitality environments.


Dedicated Store Supervisor with experience from 2021 to present, overseeing daily store operations, managing inventory, and leading teams to achieve sales goals. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize store performance, and drive results-driven initiatives. Skilled in inventory management, staff supervision, and customer service, with a strong focus on achieving operational excellence and business growth.



Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Supervisor

Ozen by Atmosphere - Maldives
2021 - Current
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.

Assistant Cost Controller

Ozen by Atmosphere - Maldives
03.2019 - 01.2021

* Verifying shipments against purchase orders and inspecting goods for damage or discrepancies

* Verifying shipments against purchase orders and inspecting goods for damage or discrepancies. Storing goods in designated areas, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring proper stock rotation.

* Report any damaged or short-shipped items to suppliers and management.

* Monitoring Material and Billing Software on regular basis and making changes as per requirement.

* Monitoring Issue based F&B Cost reports on Daily basis, sharing it with Ex Chef & F&B Manager.

* Consumption based F&B cost on Monthly basis and attaching all supporting analysis

* Menu recipe costing through Material Controls software to generate the potential cost reports of Food and Beverage, to have controls over kitchen and Bar consumption. Control over Software.

  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Yield management of Food and beverage and special focus on Butchery

F&B Controller

Oakwood Residence Kapil
11.2017 - 02.2019

Assistant Manager- F&B Controls

Travel Food Service Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2017

Team Leader-F&B Controls

Novotel Hotels. Visakhapatnam
07.2014 - 05.2016

F&B Controller-supervisor

Avasa Hotels
10.2013 - 07.2014

F&B Controller

Ohri's Group
10.2011 - 04.2013

Office Assistant-F&B Controller

Dolphin Hotels pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 10.2011

Education

Bachelors of Arts -

Andhra University-2007
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Skills

  • Cost control and management in hotels and resorts
  • Ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Variance analysis and cost forecasting

It Credentials

  • Microsoft - Excel
  • Microsoft - Word
  • Microsoft - Power Point
  • Micros Fidelio (Material Controls),
  • pera Version 5.0.02.03/15
  • Oracle Suite 8 (8.11.1.0)
  • IDS version fortune 6.1
  • INHMS (172.16.193)

Professional Dossier

Controlling all production accounting activities., Develop costing activities to monitor company desired profits goals in the development of new products., Application of cost estimation to reduce component and product costing., Work with purchasing department to do cost analysis with suppliers in order to reduce component and investment costs., Formulating plans for procurement of materials consumables & monitor the procurement from the markets at optimum costs for seamless operations., Receiving the materials, Checking the quality and quantity as per specifications and hygiene standards., Interacting with user departments for analyzing the required material., Ensuring proper documentation for in-warding of materials and check for variances by conducting stock verification., Handling the inventory function in co-ordination with user departments to curtail inventory holding expenses & adhere to stocking system for various spares and minimize wastage., Identification and conversion of Non-moving / Surplus Inventory into moving Inventories., Keep all the materials in store in good condition as per Store Policies., Coordinating with the vendors for arranging supplies as per schedules & inventory management.

Personal Information

  • Expected Salary: Negotiable
  • Passport Number: P9552738
  • Date of Birth: 15-07-1983
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Assistant Cost Controller

Ozen by Atmosphere - Maldives
03.2019 - 01.2021

F&B Controller

Oakwood Residence Kapil
11.2017 - 02.2019

Assistant Manager- F&B Controls

Travel Food Service Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2017

Team Leader-F&B Controls

Novotel Hotels. Visakhapatnam
07.2014 - 05.2016

F&B Controller-supervisor

Avasa Hotels
10.2013 - 07.2014

F&B Controller

Ohri's Group
10.2011 - 04.2013

Office Assistant-F&B Controller

Dolphin Hotels pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 10.2011

Store Supervisor

Ozen by Atmosphere - Maldives
2021 - Current

Bachelors of Arts -

Andhra University-2007
Ashok Kumar Palaka