Harini Mani Maran
Summary
Resourceful Communications-Oriented Professional with a background in Food and Beverage Business and hands-on experience in high-pressure environments. Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, maintain poise in client-facing settings, and articulate brand values through service interactions. Blending a strong foundation in business communications with hospitality excellence, I bring a people-first mindset to every professional interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
THEVAR ( 2 Michelin Star)
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated in an open-kitchen fine dining environment, delivering real-time, high-touch guest engagement.
- Worked with the Sous Chef during service to prepare the dishes.
- Collaborated closely with chefs and floor staff to align kitchen output with guest expectations.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritising tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
- Strengthened client interaction skills by explaining dishes, responding to customer queries, and adapting to feedback in a live setting.
Chef Intern
Atlas Bar
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Interpreted and clarified guest specifications through back-of-house communication processes.
- Supported senior staff in translating menu items and food concepts into customer-friendly language.
- Developed accuracy and clarity when coordinating with chefs and service teams.
Commis Chef
Hilton Hotel
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted the chefs with buffet preparations in the hot side.
- Managed a live pasta station, directly engaging with guests and accommodating custom orders.
- Gained valuable experience in interpersonal communication through buffet service and open interaction.
- Learned cross-functional communication between culinary, service, and management teams.
Brand Representative
Optimo Advertising
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Promoted brand awareness by engaging passerby and explaining voucher campaigns in a clear, confident manner
- Built customer trust through friendly, persuasive interactions in various public settings
- Achieved consistent sales targets by actively engaging with potential customers and addressing their specific needs.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore05-2024
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Customer focused
- Prioritisation
- Strong verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- President of CCA, CCA Leadership Board (2019–2020)
- Gold Medalist, Dedicated Service Award (2019 & 2020)
- Best Speaker, National Debate Competitions (x2) – 2019
- Head-chef of a class of 13 students in final year project (2024)
Timeline
Demi Chef
THEVAR ( 2 Michelin Star)
05.2024 - 06.2025
Chef Intern
Atlas Bar
03.2023 - 11.2023
Commis Chef
Hilton Hotel
10.2021 - 02.2023
Brand Representative
Optimo Advertising
11.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Nanyang Polytechnic
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