Rahul Panwar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 16+ years in Hospitality and Business Development
  • Led operations for a fast-growing QSR chain
  • Successfully opened over 300 tuition centres nationwide
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Hospitality and Education sectors with a focus on Business Development.

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Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentCustomer SuccessStrategic PlanningMarketing StrategyLead GenerationDigital MarketingBudgetingOperations Management

Other Skills

Go-to-Market StrategyBusiness ExpansionAnalytical SkillsPnL ManagementPerformance MarketingSocial InfluenceProject PlansB2C MarketingB2B Marketing StrategyBusiness to customerTeam handlingRecruitingBTL MARKETINGTeam BuildingATL MARKETING

About

I have acquired in depth experience in my area of expertise while meeting strict deadlines and metrics. I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy working hard to attain my goals. With more than 16+ years of work experience background in Hospitality Industry with Brands such as The Oterra Bangalore, ITC Gardenia Bangalore, Fraser Suites Bangkok ,Sheraton Grand Bangalore , The Leela Palace Bangalore, Sales head at Wurfel, Business head at Byjus, GM at EVQ Technologies Pvt. Ltd., now currently working as a Corporate Head & 3 years as a role in Hospitality, Sales and Marketing Management. Working with such Organizations has enabled me to strengthen my core values and acquire effective and appropriate communication skills.

Experience

17 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
2 mos
Current Experience

Natraj foods pvt ltd.

Corporate Head

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

  • Corporate Head at Natraj Food Pvt. Ltd., leading operations for a fast-growing QSR chain across Bangalore with 6 outlets. Driving end-to-end operations, team leadership of 150+ staff, and business expansion, resulting in 15-20% YOY revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. Spearheading new outlet launches and building scalable systems to enhance customer experience and brand consistency.
Go-to-Market StrategyP&L ManagementBusiness StrategyCustomer SuccessBusiness Expansion

Career break

Personal goal pursuit

Jun 2025Feb 2026 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Hopcharge

General Manager at Hopcharge

Mar 2024May 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Hopcharge is enabling EV transition by providing World's first on-demand, doorstep, rapid EV charging service to EV owners. with its Innovative "Charger on Wheels" technology.
  • With patented technology (granted in the USA and India), Hopcharge has been serving customers for more than a year in Delhi NCR, India. In Feb'23 crossed 5000+ rapid charging sessions at the doorsteps.
  • Hopcharge is making Anyday, Anytime, Anywhere charging possible, with its proprietary rapid charging e-POD made in India for the world.
  • Our subscription-based charging service in the city assures e-mobility for users without EV range/charging anxiety.
  • Hopcharge aspires to deliver a convenient, reliable, and affordable charging experience to EV owners and become the world leader in sustainable & alternate energy in the mobility space.
Analytical SkillsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCustomer SuccessPnL ManagementPerformance Marketing+5

Byju's india

Business Head Sales and Marketing

Apr 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru South, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Part of the core team entrusted with the responsibility of setting up Byju’s Tuition Centre’s. This is the company new offline initiatives in the hybrid tuition space for grades 4-10 class. We offer a hybrid classes for Math’s and science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) to the students. In a brief span of 18 months, we have opened more than 300+ Centre’s across 140+ cities in the country and built a team of 7500 members.
Business to customerBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyTeam handlingPnL Management+3

Byju's tuition centre

Head Of Marketing

Apr 2022Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead GenerationAnalytical SkillsBudgetingATL MARKETINGOrganization SkillsNew Business Development+12

Würfel

Senior Manager Sales Operations

May 2020Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Wurfel Kuche, Bangalore ( May 2020 – Till date)
  • Have worked with Wurfel Kuche (German Modular Kitchen Brand) as a Manager Sales and Operations.
  • Wurfel Kuche has 8 stores in Bangalore and overall 33 stores all across India.
  • Analyzes and creates a plan for engaging the target market.
  • Makes product appeal to the target market
  • Demonstrate superior time management skills and meets sales deadlines.
  • Find ways to sell products in a face of down market.
  • Single handed Achieving sales targets of 20 lacs/ month.
  • Schedules appointments and meetings as necessary.
  • Creates a plan for gaining customers and then retaining them based on warranties or guarantees.
Analytical SkillsDigital MarketingOrganization SkillsCustomer RetentionBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Business Development+1

The leela palaces, hotels and resorts

GM OPERATIONS

Dec 2017Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • XU Fashion, Bar and Kitchen, Leela Palace, Bangalore (December 2017 – 2020 April)
  • Worked with - XU fashion bar kitchen Located at (The Leela Palace, Bangalore) as a General Manager Operations
  • Whole and sole responsible for PnL’s and budgeting for an outlet.
  • Also having a complete knowledge of DJ,s, corporate and other social events.
  • Implementation of the standard operating procedure for the restaurants and banquets.
  • Meeting the high set budget given by the management in proper co-ordination with the operation managers and team members.
  • Closely interacted with Food and Beverage stores to ensure accurate inventories.
  • To ensure that the wow ratio (satisfactory level) of Food and beverage always more than 95%.
  • Well equipped to handle PnL accounts of the organization with the budgeted profitability.
  • Well equipped to do the budgets and forecasting for the F&B ensure to deliver fruitful results
  • Well-equipped knowledge about event planning and artist management for night club properties.
BudgetingOrganization SkillsOperations Management

Sheraton grand bangalore hotel at brigade gateway

Beverage Manager

Oct 2015Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • SHERATON GRAND BANGALORE (October 2015 - November 2017)
  • Worked with Sheraton Grand Bangalore hotel as a Manager Restaurants cum Beverage Manager of the hotel as well as High Ultra Lounge (Roof Top Night Club)
  • Majorly overlooked on High Ultra Lounge Pan Asian (Bar and Lounge).World Trade Center, highest food and Beverage destination in South India (421 ft. above the ground level).
  • Proudly maintaining and running the show in coordination with team members to achieve 1 Cr. every month.
BudgetingOrganization SkillsOperations Management

Fraser suites sukhumvit

Assistant Manager

Oct 2014Jul 2015 · 9 mos · Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

  • FRASER SUITES, BANGKOK (October 2014 – July 2015)
  • Worked with Fraser Suites Bangkok as an Assistant Manager in Indian specialty Restaurant Charcoal, Tandoor, Grill and Mixology.
  • Manage all aspects of the hotel environment through a team of Operation manager and service members.
  • Contributes to the successful development of the outlet Staff.
  • Onboard inventory management and meeting the food and alcohol budget.
  • Process financial transactions and manage the business office.

Itc hotels

Food and Beverage Specialist

Jun 2009Oct 2014 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • ITC GARDENIA, BANGALORE (June 2009 - October 2014)
  • Worked with ITC Gardenia as an F&B Service Executive and DLC (department learning coordinator) in coffee shop The Cubbon Pavilion.
  • Worked in Indian specialty restaurant kebab n kurries as an F&B executive.
  • Joined the pre-opening team of the hotel.

The oterra hotels

Food And Beverage Assistant

Mar 2008May 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • The OTTERA CROWN PLAZA, BANGALORE (March 2008 - May 2009)
  • Previously worked with The Intercontinental crown Plaza as an F&B associate in Aloro (Fine dining Italian specialty restaurant)
  • Joined the pre-opening team of the hotel.

Education

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)

BSC IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT — Hospitality Administration/Management

Jun 2004Jul 2007

jims-delhi

BSC in Hospitality — Hospitality Administration/Management

May 2004Aug 2007

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