Tarandeep Mandlay

I’m someone who thrives in fast-paced, people-focused environments where teamwork, service, and attention to detail make all the difference. Over the past 15 years, I’ve built my career across hotels, restaurants, and event venues — growing from hands-on roles to leadership and compliance management positions. Along the way, I’ve discovered a real passion for developing people, creating efficient systems, and ensuring every guest leaves with a great experience.

I love being involved in every aspect of operations — from training teams and managing finances to planning events and shaping customer journeys. My approach is all about balance: leading with professionalism while keeping a genuine, human touch at the heart of what I do.

Fluent in English and Punjabi, I bring strong communication skills, creativity, and adaptability to any challenge. Whether I’m managing a team, improving processes, or supporting a business launch, I’m always driven by the same goal — to deliver quality, consistency, and care in everything I do.

Dynamic hospitality and operations professional with over 15 years of experience spanning hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Skilled in leadership, compliance management, staff training, and operational excellence, with a proven track record of opening and managing multi-departmental establishments. Demonstrated success in financial oversight, event planning, and customer service within fast-paced, high-volume environments. Adept at implementing training programs, enhancing compliance standards, and improving business efficiency.

2Funky Complex - Bar, training & Compliance Manager (May 2025 Current)

AIMS Accountants — Office Assistant (January 2024 - Current)

The Old Hall Hotel Kalia Empire Coventry — Assistant General Manager / Operations Manager / F&B Manager / Training & Compliance Manager / Chef (November 2019 - June 2025)

Kanko Lounge Rugby — Training & Compliance Manager (August 2021 - June 2025)

Curve Theatre Leicester — Bar Associate & Kitchen Assistant (May 219 - December 2019)

Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club Derby — Food & Beverage Casual Supervisor (May 2017 - November 2019)

Bistrot Pierre Restaurant — Trainee Assistant Manager (August 2017 - February 2019)

Leicester Marriott Hotel — Food & Beverage Supervisor / Shift Leader / Associate (October 2011 - February 2017)

Welcome Break Leicester Forest East (Burger King) — Team Leader / Sales Assistant (May 2008 - August 2011)

Ajay’s Sweet Mart Leicester — Sales Assistant (July 2007 - May 2008)

GCSEs (June 2007) – Achieved solid academic results, including Maths (B), English Language (C), English Literature (C), and Science (C).

Professional Certifications & Training:

Emergency First Aid at Work (Valid 2025–2028)

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering (2020)

Food Standards Agency – Food Allergy & Intolerance Training (2021)

Essential Skills for Managers – Marriott Hotel (2016–2017)

Associate Relations Committee (ARC) Secretary – Marriott Hotel (2015–2017)

Basic Management Training – Welcome Break Burger King (2009)

Aim Higher Teacher Taster Summer School – Bishop Grosseteste University College of Lincoln (2008)