Rahul Chaubal
Managing Partner, QSR and Hospitality Practice at Gladwin International & Company- Claim this Profile
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Nipa Rao
I had the privilege of working with Rahul in my role as the COO at Hotbrands International, Dubai. Rahul was then the VP, International Markets. Rahul's vast knowledge and intimate understanding of the Food and Hospitality business are truly unmatchable. Not only does he understand Food and tastes and palettes, but has the most in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire eco-system that goes around the Food Retailing business. Logistics, sourcing, food tasting, leasing, systems, processes, hygiene, safety, best practices, you name it and he will be able to offer you sound insights in all these areas and more. He was literally my go-to person whenever I needed to bounce off ideas and doubts related to the food retailing systems. That said, more importantly, he is a great team player and a great people person; easy to connect with and reach out to. He was therefore a great link between the management and down-the line operations staff. I truly enjoyed my interactions with Rahul and it gives me great joy to write this recommendation for him. He is one professional who will give his all to whichever organization or team he joins.
Tim Fleming
I had the pleasure to present Rahul with a technology solution, at the time the solutions wasn’t the correct fit for their operations but Rahul treated me with respect and dignity throughout the process, so much so we’ve kept in contact for almost 7 years! I wish every prospective buyer I worked with had the same characteristics as Rahul!!!
Nipa Rao
I had the privilege of working with Rahul in my role as the COO at Hotbrands International, Dubai. Rahul was then the VP, International Markets. Rahul's vast knowledge and intimate understanding of the Food and Hospitality business are truly unmatchable. Not only does he understand Food and tastes and palettes, but has the most in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire eco-system that goes around the Food Retailing business. Logistics, sourcing, food tasting, leasing, systems, processes, hygiene, safety, best practices, you name it and he will be able to offer you sound insights in all these areas and more. He was literally my go-to person whenever I needed to bounce off ideas and doubts related to the food retailing systems. That said, more importantly, he is a great team player and a great people person; easy to connect with and reach out to. He was therefore a great link between the management and down-the line operations staff. I truly enjoyed my interactions with Rahul and it gives me great joy to write this recommendation for him. He is one professional who will give his all to whichever organization or team he joins.
Tim Fleming
I had the pleasure to present Rahul with a technology solution, at the time the solutions wasn’t the correct fit for their operations but Rahul treated me with respect and dignity throughout the process, so much so we’ve kept in contact for almost 7 years! I wish every prospective buyer I worked with had the same characteristics as Rahul!!!
Nipa Rao
I had the privilege of working with Rahul in my role as the COO at Hotbrands International, Dubai. Rahul was then the VP, International Markets. Rahul's vast knowledge and intimate understanding of the Food and Hospitality business are truly unmatchable. Not only does he understand Food and tastes and palettes, but has the most in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire eco-system that goes around the Food Retailing business. Logistics, sourcing, food tasting, leasing, systems, processes, hygiene, safety, best practices, you name it and he will be able to offer you sound insights in all these areas and more. He was literally my go-to person whenever I needed to bounce off ideas and doubts related to the food retailing systems. That said, more importantly, he is a great team player and a great people person; easy to connect with and reach out to. He was therefore a great link between the management and down-the line operations staff. I truly enjoyed my interactions with Rahul and it gives me great joy to write this recommendation for him. He is one professional who will give his all to whichever organization or team he joins.
Tim Fleming
I had the pleasure to present Rahul with a technology solution, at the time the solutions wasn’t the correct fit for their operations but Rahul treated me with respect and dignity throughout the process, so much so we’ve kept in contact for almost 7 years! I wish every prospective buyer I worked with had the same characteristics as Rahul!!!
Nipa Rao
I had the privilege of working with Rahul in my role as the COO at Hotbrands International, Dubai. Rahul was then the VP, International Markets. Rahul's vast knowledge and intimate understanding of the Food and Hospitality business are truly unmatchable. Not only does he understand Food and tastes and palettes, but has the most in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire eco-system that goes around the Food Retailing business. Logistics, sourcing, food tasting, leasing, systems, processes, hygiene, safety, best practices, you name it and he will be able to offer you sound insights in all these areas and more. He was literally my go-to person whenever I needed to bounce off ideas and doubts related to the food retailing systems. That said, more importantly, he is a great team player and a great people person; easy to connect with and reach out to. He was therefore a great link between the management and down-the line operations staff. I truly enjoyed my interactions with Rahul and it gives me great joy to write this recommendation for him. He is one professional who will give his all to whichever organization or team he joins.
Tim Fleming
I had the pleasure to present Rahul with a technology solution, at the time the solutions wasn’t the correct fit for their operations but Rahul treated me with respect and dignity throughout the process, so much so we’ve kept in contact for almost 7 years! I wish every prospective buyer I worked with had the same characteristics as Rahul!!!
Experience
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Gladwin International & Company
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India
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner, QSR and Hospitality Practice
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Mar 2021 - Present
Gladwin International is India’s top Interim Leadership, C-Suite Advisory, Business Consulting and CXO Search and Assessments firm that provide a range of leadership services for businesses across industry sectors. Since inception, we served to over 300+ MNC’s, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations, Funded and Bootstrapped Start-ups, Leading Universities and Colleges across the globe. At Gladwin International, our CEO and Strategy Practice provides a full gamut of leadership and consulting Services for companies across their growth trajectory. - Interim CEO Services - Business specific Advisory and Consulting Services - Strategic High-level Business Interventions - CEO Search, Succession Planning and Assessments - Leadership Coaching for aspiring CEO’s Please reach out to me at rahul.chaubal@gladwininternational.com to discuss our offerings in detail.
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Degustibus Hospitality Private Limited
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India
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Of Operations - Casual Dining Restaurants
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2020
Full responsibility over the group portfolio of chef driven Indigo Delicatessen restaurants; managed brand P&L, operations, people, brand standards & operating procedures, marketing, statutory compliances and growth Full responsibility over the group portfolio of chef driven Indigo Delicatessen restaurants; managed brand P&L, operations, people, brand standards & operating procedures, marketing, statutory compliances and growth
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Vice President Operations - Fast Casual Restaurants
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Launched the prototype of Wok Chi "Fast Casual Restaurant" serving Asian Stir Fries and Dim Sums in Sarasota, Florida; expanded the business with the addition of a store in Tampa, Florida and on 3rd Avenue, New York. Pre-opening responsibilities included the setting up of the flagship store; creating a "Unique Selling Proposition" (USP) for the brand, managing architects and food service consultants to maximise workplace efficiency and operational effectivity, establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), drive vendor relationships and setting up the restaurant management systems. Managed the recruitment and mentoring of key management personnel, driving sales and maximising labor productivity for the newly established business.
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Hot Brands International
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Operations - Food & Beverage, New Markets (Corporate & Franchised, CDR's & QSR's)
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Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Managed corporate and franchise expansion strategy for corporate and franchised restaurants. Identified opportunities for business growth for Casual Dining Restaurants & Quick Service Restaurants by providing ongoing operations support by way of business MIS, training and resources across GCC and India. Lead and facilitate cross functional resources to drive efficient, time saving and cost effective processes.
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Territory Manager - Casual Dining Restaurants (CDR's) & Quick Service Restaurants (QSR's)
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Dec 2007 - Jan 2011
Managed 4 Casual Dining Restaurants (CDR) and 6 Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) units across 40+ operating units in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar. Mandated to maintain operational excellence and business performance; managed marketing, human resource, compliance and legal functions for all brands. Established new stores, remodelled existing units and project managed their refurbishments.Wrote, reviewed, authorised and distributed SOP's for all brands. Engaged with a International Franchise Consultant firm to create Franchise Operational Manuals for two Quick Service Restaurant Brands.
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General Manager - Casual Dining Restaurants
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Jun 2004 - Nov 2007
Oversaw all pre-opening activity and operations for three Casual Dining Restaurant (CDR) brands Haru Robatayaki, Pane Caldo & Da Shi Dai. Ensured the highest levels of quality, menu creativity and delivery of unique guest experience at each brand. Recruited a team of professionals from varied international backgrounds for key management and mid-management positions across brands. Focussed on day-to-day activities to develop strategy and implement business plans to maximize revenue and profit.
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Operations Manager - Quick Service Restaurants
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Dec 1998 - May 2004
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Junior Sous Chef
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Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
Second in command reporting to the Sous Chef. Hand-on and responsible for the managing the Zodiac Grill Kitchen with responsibilities of overseeing various sections in the kitchen, including relieving the Sous ChefResponsible to ensure compliance to recipes and maintaining cost of sale
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Chef-de-Partie
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Jun 1995 - Dec 1996
Responsible to handle a specific section of the kitchen , handled multiple roles of Fish Chef, Grill Chef, Roast Chef, Vegetable Chef , Pantry Chef, Dessert Chef and Chef de Tournant (Relief Chef)
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Hotel Operations Management Trainee
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Jun 1993 - May 1995
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Education
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1991 - 1993
Institute Of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
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Kendriya Vidyalaya
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