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A competent and dynamic hospitality professional, steaming from F & B Operations back ground, ascending to Hotel Operations Management in the hotel sector. With extensive experience ranging from luxury 4-5* full service city Hotels to boutique Resorts in 4 countries. 19 years F & B operations, 3 years of Training & HR Management & 5 years Hotel Operations Management.STRENGTHS• A focused quality oriented leader, who leads from the front by being a role model. • Adaptable & flexible, open to new concepts, technologies and trends in the industry• An all-rounder with excellent work knowledge & experience in all aspects of Hotel Management• A strong F & B Specialist who has hands on experience in the field in fine dining, specialty restaurants, bars, events & catering management.• Effective written & oral communication • Proven record of Improving profits, business reputation, and customer appeal • Strong financial & business acumen • Designing and implementing prudent cost management and control measures• Hotel pre-opening experience, Branding & Designing brand Standards• Qualified Hospitality Trainer• Work experience as Health & Safety Officer in NZ
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Food And Beverage ManagerDoubletree By Hilton Auckland KarakaAuckland, Nz
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Manager - EightCordis, Auckland Dec 2013 - PresentAuckland, New ZealandCordis Auckland, Part of The Langham hospitality group world wide an International Luxury chain of hotels. Managing the Eight which is one of Auckland's most busiest and successful restaurant a challenging role which I enjoy. We refer to this fondly as the "Beast" as it turns around 20000 covers per month. Managing a team of 50+ colleagues, the success of this unique restaurant is due to the concept and the exceptional service delivery by its team. -
Director Of Operations/F&B ManagerTerrace Downs Resort, Canterbury Jul 2012 - Nov 2013New ZealandLuxury 5* Golf Resort in the Canterbury High Country. 61 luxury rooms in the form of Villas & Chalets. A par 72, 18 hole championship golf course with three F & B outlets, handling large weddings, banquets and conferences. www.terracedowns.co.nzResponsible for the day to day running of the resorts operations while being the HOD for the Food & Beverage department. Reporting to the General Manager and acting on his behalf during his absence.
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Director Of Operations/Act. General ManagerVakaruflahi Island Resort, Maldives Jul 2008 - May 2012MaldivesVakarufalhi Island Resort( Currently Nova Maldives) famous 200 year old, “Mount Lavinia Hotel” in Sri Lanka. Visit www.mountlaviniahotelgroup.comSpearheaded the operational aspects of the pre-opening of this property from Head office in Sri Lanka reporting to the Chairman of Mount Lavinia Hotels & Resorts.Post opening, moved to the Maldives in the same capacity as DOO running the day to day operations of the entire Resort. I Managed the Resort for an entire year.
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Executive Assistant Manager/ Food & Beverage ManagerKandawgyi Palace Hotel Feb 2007 - Jun 2008Yangon, MyanmarA 208 room 4* Plus High end City Hotel. The hotel’s F & B offers butler service, 24h Coffee shop, Room Service, a Fine dining restaurant, Theater Restaurant, lobby lounge, Pool bar, Banqueting & Conference facilities and Members club (Karaoke/Night club). www.kandawgyipalacehotel.comJoined as the Food & Beverage Manager and was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager responsible for the smooth day to day operations of the entire resort and while being the Food & Beverage Manager. -
Asst. Manager - Learning & DevelopmentCinnamon Lakeside Colombo Jan 2006 - Feb 2007Colombo, Sri LankaHead of Training, reporting to HR DirectorResponsible for the Learning & Development of the Hotels 820 staff.Joined this Hotel as an Asst. Restaurant Manager and worked my self up to Asst. Manager L&D. I worked in various outlets in the F & B Department as a Restaurant Manager -
Training Officer -Food & BeverageCinnamon Lakeside Colombo Oct 2004 - Dec 2005Colombo, Sri LankaReporting to Learning & Development ManagerResponsible for the Learning & Development of the 150 F & B Staff in 9 outlets & Banquets.Developed SOP's for the F & B Department for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts during the time of branding.Conducting audits on SOP's to ensure standards are followed.
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Restaurant ManagerCinnamon Lakeside Colombo Sep 1998 - Sep 2004Colombo, Sri Lanka• Managed various outlets such as the Specialty Restaurants, Fine Dining, Exclusive members club, Lobby lounge Bar, 24hr coffee shop, 24hr room service which includes managing Executive club lounge and dispense Bar• Handpicked to be the personal butler for Angelina Joli and foreign state dignitaries during their stay at the Hotel• 1st Runner up Nationwide & Winner Colombo region - 7th E & J Gallo Wine Appreciation & Sommeliers Competition 2001• Budgeting, forecasting and focusing on achieving targeted outlet revenues.• Managed a staff force between 10 to 30
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Restaurant & Bar ManagerJohn Keells Hotels Feb 1998 - Sep 1998Sri LankaCitadel is a 121 room 4 star Resort. I was the deputy in the F & B Department. Reporting to the F & B Manager. Managed the main restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant & Main Bar. -
Restaurant & Bar ManagerJohn Keells Hotels Jan 1994 - Feb 1997Sri LankaWorked in the following resort hotels and was transferred from one to another Beach Hotel Bayroo( 101 Rooms), The Lodge Habarana ( 150 Chalets) & The Village Habarana( 100 Villas
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Management TraineeJohn Keells Hotels Dec 1991 - Dec 1993Sri LankaBegan my career as a Management Trainee and underwent a two year Management training programme in all aspects of Hotel Management in the following hotels. Chaaya Reef Hikkaduwa( 150 Rooms), Bentota Beach Hotel,Bentota(135 rooms), Ceysands Hotel, Aluthgama
Mervyn Devaraj Skills
Mervyn Devaraj Education Details
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Hospitality Administration/Management -
Institute Of Personnel Management, Sri LankaDistinction Pass -
École Des Vins De BourgogneWine Steward/Sommelier
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St.Thomas College, BandarawelaAlma Mater
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Mervyn Devaraj works for Doubletree By Hilton Auckland Karaka
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Mervyn Devaraj's current role is Food and Beverage Manager.
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What schools did Mervyn Devaraj attend?
Mervyn Devaraj attended Hotelschool - The Hague, Sri Lanka Institute Of Tourism & Hotel Management, Institute Of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, École Des Vins De Bourgogne, St.thomas College, Bandarawela.
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