Kavindu Caldera

Kavindu Caldera

Food & Beverage Manager at Avani Resort & Spa , Bentota
Lives in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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About me

I’m a self-motivated a visionary hotelier with a passion for genuine hospitality since the age of 17 to date as well as an individual with a positive approach and the ability to lead and motivate others whilst delivering effective business results.

I have a track record of achieving targets in all areas of hospitality, including guest satisfaction, reward enrollment and much more. I can implement and maintain the highest standards of hotel service, and deliver an unforgettable guest service.

Possessing superb commercial acumen, I’m more than able to grow revenues and maximize the financial performance of any hotel department. Using hotel resources to maximize guest’s satisfaction & optimize revenue. Continuously developing the hotel’s brand.

Right now I’m working for an exciting managerial opportunity within an establishment that is committed to personal and career development.

• I don’t care who gets the credit. I just want to complete the task.

• I have creative ideas. So many people have creative ideas. Execution is what matters, and i do execution.

• I’m the calm one.

• I run towards fires.

Experience

11 years and 8 months

  • General Manager

    Araliya Resorts & Spa, Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

    Administration
    January 2022 - Now · 2 years and 3 months

  • Food & Beverage Manager

    Avani Resort & Spa , Bentota - Bentota, Sri Lanka

    F&B Management
    February 2019 - Now · 5 years and 2 months

    • Responsible for day to day operations of the Kitchen and F&B operations. • Perform other related duties as assigned in absence of General Manager. • Menu planning & Menu engineering • Involvement in and facilitation of customer service training. • Develop, recommend, implement and manage the room’s division and F&B division annual budget, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations. • Oversee our customer satisfaction index. • Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction and quality. • Monitoring of all areas of the Rooms Division and Hospitality Profession, including housekeeping, guest services, reservations/revenue management, security and bell/valet. • Maintain the highest ethical standards – possessing integrity, honesty, caring and fair-mindedness • Maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress/pressure work environment. • Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests. • Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards. • At all times maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude towards all resort guests and fellow co-workers.

  • Food and Beverage Manager

    The Blue Water Hotel - Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

    F&B Management
    February 2017 - February 2019 · 2 years and 1 month

    Designed by world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, The Blue Water hotel offers 5 star luxury accommodation among Sri Lanka beach resorts with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Nestled amongst the wild coconut groves of Wadduwa, The Blue Water Hotel is truly a laid back paradise. The cool palms cast their shadow over the blue water, lit only by the last streaks of the setting sun, retreat from reality and surrender to the sublime serenity of the tropical island. All of our rooms and suites are designed to reflect the Blue Water Hotel’s understated charm and tranquility, allowing guests to relax and unwind in one of the renowned luxury resorts in Sri Lanka. Classic décor with rich contemporary Sri Lankan furnishing is highlighted by crisp linen in the shade of shell. Each room in at the hotel offers its own private balcony or terrace with a sea view, offering up exceptional comfort in the exotic tropics. Indulge in our chef’s perfectly created culinary creations. The Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa offers you a vast selection of local and international cuisines. Dine by the pool in the evenings with the lights reflecting on the waters creating awe inspiring and romantic settings for you and your loved ones. Visit our 24 hour coffee shop, the Admiral’s Room or The Nautilus restaurants that offer scrumptious dishes set amidst stunning architecture. If you are in the mood, even enjoy a barbeque under the stars

  • Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

    Vivanta by Taj Bentota, Sri Lanka - Bentota, Sri Lanka

    F&B Management
    February 2015 - February 2017 · 2 years and 1 month

  • Restaurant and Bar Manager

    Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts - Beruwala, Sri Lanka

    F&B Management
    April 2014 - February 2015 · 11 months

  • Food & Beverage Executive

    Colombo fort hotels (Club palm Bay Hotel) - Marawila, Sri Lanka

    F&B Management
    March 2013 - April 2014 · 1 year and 3 months

  • Restaurant & Bar Assistant

    Marriott Rennesance, Zurich - Zürich, Switzerland

    Bar
    June 2012 - December 2012 · 7 months

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel and Tourism Management

    HTMi, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute - Lucerne, Switzerland

    January 2011 - January 2012

Languages

1 language

  • English

    Native or fluent

Personal information

Nationalities

  • Sri Lankan

Skills

15 skills

  • Ability to lead multi-cultural team
  • Business & Budget planning
  • Conceptualizing & designing
  • F & B operations / hotel operations
  • Hotel F&B sustainability
  • hygiene & safety
  • Latest F & B trends
  • Networking - Business opportunities
  • People Management & Development;
  • P&L & financial analysis
  • Pre-opening & Re-Branding
  • Quality & service excellence
  • Revenue KPIs
  • Sales & promotions strategies
  • Trip advisor algorithms
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