Chanuka Kasthuri
Food & Beverage Professional | Expert in Menu Design, Costing & Engineering | Delivering Profitable Culinary Concepts & Successful F&B Projects
- Role
- Food and Beverage Manager at Belmond
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chanuka Kasthuri
Hospitality Entrepreneur | F&B Innovator | Concept Developer Passionate about…
Experience
Food and Beverage Manager
Dec 2024 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US
At El Encanto, I play a hands-on leadership role in delivering elevated guest experiences in a Forbes Five-Star environment. As a Food and Beverage Manager, I support daily operations across restaurant, bar, and poolside service, ensuring smooth coordination between front-of-house teams and culinary staff with no Food and Beverage director, running the department solo. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Supervise dining operations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and poolside service, upholding Belmond’s luxury service standards • Lead and train a multicultural team to provide intuitive, guest-focused hospitality • Manage guest relations, VIP service, and special requests with precision and warmth • Collaborated with the culinary team on enhancing the pool menu, incorporating fresh California coastal ingredients and refining presentation for an elevated casual dining experience • Maintain close attention to detail in service execution, upselling, and revenue growth strategies • Assist in event execution and logistics for weddings, private functions, and exclusive resort happenings
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