Dinesh Kathiresan

Food & Beverage Manager | Multi-Department Hospitality Leader | Commercial Performance & Guest Experience Strategy | 23 Years at Cunard Line

Role
Food and Beverage Manager at Cunard
Location
Chennai, TN, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Dinesh Kathiresan

Food & Beverage Manager with 23 years of progressive leadership at Cunard Line, accountable for the strategic and operational performance of Restaurants, Bars, Galley Operations, Provisions, and overall Guest Experience within a complex, multi-outlet luxury environment.I oversee large, multicultural teams with full responsibility for financial performance, cost control, revenue optimisation, regulatory compliance, and service delivery standards. My remit extends beyond departmental management to driving operational alignment, strengthening interdepartmental collaboration, enhancing guest satisfaction metrics, and ensuring audit-ready public health excellence.Throughout my career, I have contributed to major operational milestones, including return-to-service readiness, leadership development initiatives, and performance improvement strategies that support long-term commercial success.WSET qualified, with extensive experience in premium beverage program leadership and high-value inventory management, I combine commercial discipline with a strong guest-centric philosophy.I am committed to building high-performance teams, fostering accountability, and delivering sustainable results in dynamic, high-demand hospitality environments.

Experience

  1. Food and Beverage Manager

    Cunard

    Oct 2025 — Present

Education

  • National institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Nagai, Tamilnadu

    Diploma, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

    1998 — 2001

  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    Advance Level 3, Wine & Spirits

    2007 — 2007

  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    Diploma Level 4, Wine & Spirits

Skills

  • Fine Dining
  • Hospitality
  • Micros
  • Restaurant Management
  • Pre-Opening
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Management
  • Menu Development
  • Restaurants
  • Hotel Management
  • Food
  • Banquets
  • Hotels
  • Catering
  • Food

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