Lalit Gaur
About Lalit Gaur
Lalit Gaur is the Cloud Kitchens Operations Leader at Talabat, part of Delivery Hero, based in Dubai, UAE.
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Lalit Gaur is currently working as the Cloud Kitchens Operations Leader for Talabat under Delivery Hero in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Career in Hospitality Management
Lalit Gaur has a substantial background in the hospitality industry. He worked at Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts & Apartments as Food and Beverage Manager from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was employed as an F&B Outlets Manager at Millennium Hotels and Resorts from 2018 to 2019. Between 2015 to 2018, Lalit was the Outlet Incharge at a Brazilian Restaurant under Wyndham Worldwide. Prior to that, he served as a Restaurant Supervisor for All Day Dining at Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach from 2014 to 2015, and as a Bartender at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation from 2011 to 2014. He also worked as a Barista at FAUCHON Paris from 2010 to 2011 and as a Bartender at HYATT Hotels in New Delhi from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Professional Certifications
Lalit Gaur holds a Level-3 certification in Wine & Spirit from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which he achieved in 2017. Additionally, he graduated with a Bachelor of Hotel Management degree from IIAS School of Hospitality Management in Dehradun, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. Lalit also holds certifications in HACCP, PIC 2, and LobsterInk, underscoring his adherence to stringent food safety and quality standards.
Dubai Expo 2020 Involvement
During the Dubai Expo 2020, Lalit Gaur was a member of the Talabat Kitchen team, which served as the sole delivery platform for the event. He played a crucial role in implementing first-ever delivery technologies, including robots, e-scooters, robot barista, conveyor, and hanging belts. His team managed approximately 2500 orders daily, showcasing his proficiency in high-volume food service operations.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Lalit Gaur is proficient in the use of essential hospitality management tools such as MICROS and Microsoft Office, skills that have been pivotal in his operational roles in the hospitality sector. His expertise in these tools facilitates efficient management of both front-end and back-end operations.