Manish Khadka

From a young age, I have always been passionate about two things: food and communicating with people! Being born and raised in a country with rich culinary history and diverse culture (Nepal) helped me realize early on that food is a strong tool that brings people together. So, I decided to pursue my dreams of working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
With a diploma in hospitality and commercial cooking from Australia, I have been able to work and gain experience in the service industry in both Australia and Nepal. In my previous roles, I have a proven track record of improving the customer experience and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Currently, I am based in Canada and am looking to work and learn about the hospitality and tourism industry in Canada.

January 2023 – Present

SERVER ASSISTANT • THEN AND NOW RESTAURANT • Toronto, Canada

• Setting up the table for dining service
• Serve bar and restaurant patrons ordered drinks and food 
• Support the bartender in preparing drinks
• Keep the dining and bar area safe, clean, and well-stocked 
• Serve large parties and special events
• Follow all the health and hygiene protocols
• Restaurant opening and closing duties

August 2018 – December 2022

BARTENDER • BUNKER HILL PUB • Kathmandu, Nepal

• Served bar and restaurant patrons ordered drinks, including beer, wine, liquors and mixed beverages. 
• Knowledge of food and wine pairing.
• Keep the bar area safe, clean, and well-stocked throughout each working shift. 
• Verifying age requirements and watch for intoxicated customers. 
• Place liquor orders, manage stocking, and record inventory
• Assist in creating new recipes and special menus
• Serve large parties and special events
• Manage bar revenues, ensuring all cash is properly counted
• Follow all the health and hygiene protocols

December 2016 – July 2018

ASSISTANT BARTENDER • HIMALAYAN BEANS AND BREW • Kathmandu, Nepal

• Responsible for opening and closing tasks
• Perform in high traffic, high pressure environment
• Maintain professionalism and proper etiquette at all times
• Operated as sole bartender during slow night shifts and with one other bartender on busy nights and weekends
• Watch for overly intoxicated customers 
• Performed server duties for dinners by taking food and snack orders liaising with the kitchen
• Develop and maintain relationships with guests and local community by providing tailored service

June 2015 – October 2016 

SERVER • MONTANIA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT • Melbourne, Australia

• Serve large parties and special events
• Provide menu information and offered recommendations
• Responsible for opening and closing tasks
• Maintain knowledge of full menu and promotions
• Prepare and set up for private parties and occasions

June 2015 – October 2016 

FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT • BASE CAMP RESTAURANT & BAR• Melbourne, Australia

• Manage overall front of house
• Handling phone calls and taking orders
• Ensuring all drinks and products are presented to highest standard
• Cash handling and front-of-house tasks
• Preparing food and drinks
• Restaurant opening and closing duties
• Training new staff on front-of-house management 

October 2012 – June 2013

SERVER • MIKE’S BREAKFAST • Kathmandu, Nepal

• Service of breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests
• Preparation of drinks

February 2016 – June 2016

Diploma of Hospitality • Victorian Institute of Culinary Arts and Technology • Melbourne, Australia

June 2014 – November 2015

Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery • The Imperial College of Australia • Melbourne, Australia