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
Food and Beverage Manager
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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