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NAVEEN ABDULLAPURAM ULAGANATHAN

Vellore

Summary

Highly accomplished F&B professional with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality sector, including extensive work on international cruise lines and in prestigious hotels. Skilled in managing restaurant operations, leading teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and contribute to organisational growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

F&B - Restaurant

MSC Cruise Line
01.2018 - Current
  • Manages day-to-day F&B operations for a large international cruise line.
  • Leads and trains multinational teams to maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

F&B - Restaurant

BBQ Nation
Bangalore
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed daily restaurant operations in a high-volume environment.
  • Coordinated team activities to ensure seamless service and operational efficiency.

F&B - Restaurant

Norwegian Cruise Line
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw high-volume food and beverage service across multiple outlets.
  • Ensured adherence to strict quality, hygiene, and exceptional guest service standards.

F&B - Restaurant

The Grand Ashok Hotel Intercontinental
Chennai
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided professional F&B service in a prestigious, international hotel setting.

F&B - Restaurant

Restaurant Barkley Corner
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Gained valuable cross-cultural hospitality experience in a busy international restaurant.

F&B - Restaurant

Hotel Radha Park Inn
Chennai
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Performed various service duties, contributing to F&B operations in a respected city hotel.

F&B - Restaurant

Darling Residency
Vellore
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Contributed to F&B operations, gaining foundational professional experience.

Education

B.A. - Tourism & Travel

Tamil Nadu Open University
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2009

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

AMJ Institute
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2000

Skills

  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Inventory & Quality Control
  • Food & Beverage Service
  • Cross-cultural Communication

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing Cricket
  • Listening to Music
  • Reading Books

Timeline

F&B - Restaurant

MSC Cruise Line
01.2018 - Current

F&B - Restaurant

BBQ Nation
01.2017 - 01.2018

F&B - Restaurant

Norwegian Cruise Line
01.2008 - 01.2016

F&B - Restaurant

The Grand Ashok Hotel Intercontinental
01.2006 - 01.2008

F&B - Restaurant

Restaurant Barkley Corner
01.2004 - 01.2006

F&B - Restaurant

Hotel Radha Park Inn
01.2002 - 01.2004

F&B - Restaurant

Darling Residency
01.2000 - 01.2002

B.A. - Tourism & Travel

Tamil Nadu Open University

Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology

AMJ Institute
NAVEEN ABDULLAPURAM ULAGANATHAN