CHELLURU ASHITH KUMAR
Restaurant General Manager QSR Operations Specialist
Hyderabad
Summary
Restaurant General Manager leading full P&L ownership, sales growth, and cost control across high-volume QSR operations. Drives revenue through ATV, NOB, combo attachment rates, and local store marketing while tightening food, labor, and inventory performance. Enforces food safety and audit compliance and builds teams that can deliver consistent guest experience and bottom-line results.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Haldiram's QSR
Hyderabad
05.2026 - Current
- Steer complete end-to-end restaurant operations, exercising full accountability for strategic P&L management, revenue generation, and bottom-line profitability.
- Monitor and optimize critical business metrics, including Sales, Average Transaction Value (ATV), Number of Bills (NOB), and combo attachment rates.
- Implement strict cost-control measures across food, beverage, and labor categories to maximize operational efficiency.
- Design and execute localized marketing campaigns (LSM) and upselling strategies to expand market footprint and drive top-line growth.
- Enforce 100% compliance with brand SOPs, health and safety regulations, and corporate audit benchmarks.
- Oversee comprehensive inventory control, waste mitigation, and vendor coordination while spearheading manpower planning and budgeting.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
GMR Hospitality Limited (KFC)
Hyderabad
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed daily operations for a high-volume, fast-paced airport transit restaurant, maintaining peak operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Controlled variable costs by optimizing food inventory levels, maximizing labor productivity, and curbing unnecessary operational expenses.
- Led talent acquisition, onboarding, coaching, and performance evaluations for a diverse team of hospitality professionals.
- Ensured rigorous adherence to corporate food safety and quality standards, successfully securing the KFC ROCC Platinum Audit Appreciation Certificate.
- Hyderabad International Airport
Assistant Manager
McDonald's India
Viskhapatnam
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Partnered with the Restaurant Manager to achieve established financial targets and broader organizational objectives.
- Directed daily shift operations, spearheaded strategic labor deployment, and analyzed operational performance data.
- Championed Customer Experience Management (CEM) and Food Quality Management (FQM) protocols to guarantee brand integrity.
- Supervised cash reconciliation, inventory auditing, and financial reporting accuracy while mentoring frontline crew members.
Shift Manager
McDonald's India
Viskhapatnam
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained full operational ownership during assigned shifts, focusing on Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC).
- Optimized shift-level labor allocation, managed intra-day inventory tracking, and resolved guest escalations swiftly.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's India
Viskhapatnam
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered foundational training to new hires, driving service excellence and operational compliance.
- Earned rapid, successive promotions to Shift Manager and Assistant Manager due to consistent high performance and leadership potential.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Andhra University
Viskhapatnam01-2027
Higher Secondary - Commerce
R.C.M. St. John's Junior College
Srikakulam07.2021
Skills
High-Volume QSR Operations
Strategic Shift Planning
Customer Experience Management
Multi-unit operations
Audit compliance
Certification
Advanced Shift Leadership – McDonald's India
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Haldiram's QSR
05.2026 - Current
Assistant Restaurant Manager
GMR Hospitality Limited (KFC)
02.2025 - 04.2026
Assistant Manager
McDonald's India
10.2024 - 01.2025
Shift Manager
McDonald's India
01.2024 - 09.2024
Crew Trainer
McDonald's India
04.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Commerce -
Andhra University
Higher Secondary - Commerce
R.C.M. St. John's Junior College