As the Director of Food & Beverage at Tropica Island Resort, I led a dynamic team to deliver exceptional dining experiences across two outlets, Lakalaka Restaurant & Bar and Lakomai Bar. My role focused on elevating the culinary offerings by developing innovative, seasonal menus that showcase local Fijian flavors with a contemporary twist. I implemented daily menu changes, ensuring variety and creativity that impressed both new and returning guests.Key Achievements:- Menu Development: Curated new beverage programs, introduced signature cocktails, and enhanced the food offerings with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, contributing to increased guest satisfaction.- Operational Excellence: Streamlined kitchen operations, achieving high efficiency while adhering to HACCP standards, boosting overall food quality and safety.- Guest Experience: Designed themed dining nights such as the traditional **Fijian Lovo**, receiving positive feedback and praise from guests on platforms like TripAdvisor. Reviews frequently highlight the quality, presentation, and variety of our food and beverage services, with special recognition for the personalized dining experience.My leadership in both front-of-house and kitchen operations has consistently maintained high standards of service, making Tropica Island Resort a top choice for travelers seeking an unforgettable culinary journey.

Over looking 4 outlets and 3 banquet facilities

Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Represented Fiji in the pacific island cuisine.The reality TV show was to show and educate the pacific on how and ways to combat the increasing NCD case.We as the Fijian Foodies showcased how we can use our abundance of local produce to make world class dishes.

Enjoy tantalizing, exotic delights throughout the dayFeast on a range of culinary delights as you dine at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, whether you choose to enjoy a scrumptious meal under the stars with a romantic beach dinner or at The Kitchen; our elegant restaurant, located a few steps away from the white sandy shore. Our dining venues in Maldives ensure you always have a view of the pristine beach and blue waters, while you indulge in mouth-watering Maldivian and international cuisine. Sip a cocktail at The Sunset Deck or a beer at the Bokkuraa Pool Bar while indulging in delectable canapés.

A refreshing take on the fabled South PacificSublime Malolo Island is the tropical setting for Six Senses Fiji, Casual dining at the marina.Locally sourced and grown ingredients for low-key yet delicious cafe dishes with a Six Senses flair. Kick back with a tasty dish and signature cocktail or a homemade tonic and enjoy calm marina views.

You’ll enjoy many options of dining at Tokoriki. Under the shade of the palm trees by day or beneath a blanket of stars on your own dining deck in the evening. Our talented Chefs create daily changing lunch & dinner a la carte menus featuring local and imported produce, South Pacific and Asian influences with a modern international twist! Special dietary requirements are also catered for. To ensure your Fijian cultural experience is complete, on Wednesdays we feature a traditional Taste of Fiji evening. Yacht visitors are welcome for dining.

Private Chef for Maoanatours Fiji guests on Cruise Vessels to Fiji

The Institute conducts hands on practical training tailored to meeting current tourism industry practices and standards. Learners are exposed to the real world of service that would enable them to absorb the knowledge and skills required and eventually translate them on the job front.Our training programs are enjoyable interactive and customized to meet the challenges in this evolving world of opportunity. For more than 7 years we have been offering basic certificate and advance level programme which are pre-requisites that would lead to the diploma programme recently developed later in 2017. Learners now have the opportunity to further their studies through this career pathway that we have developed here in SITHI.