Maheswar Kissensing - Akil
Negril,Jamaica
Summary
Goal-oriented Food & Beverage professional with 15+ years of experience in 5 Star Hotel & Resorts in Jamaica, UAE, Oman & Qatar. Seeking a leadership position in a dynamic team to maximize guest satisfaction. Proven track record of operating successful restaurants and increasing profitability. Strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food & Beverage
Beaches Negril by Sandals
Negril, Jamaica
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Ultra-All-inclusive concept resort
- 222 sea view rooms, suites, 13 Restaurants & 5 Bars
- Managing a team of 288 including Culinary & stewarding
- Ultra-All-inclusive concept resort
- 222 sea view rooms, suites, 13 Restaurants & 5 Bars
- Managing a team of 288 including Culinary & stewarding
Director of Food & Beverage
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
, Qatar
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: LQA best resort in Doha competing hotel: 1st / 7
- Sea view rooms, suites, beach and over water pool villas
- Being part of the world biggest event FIFA World CUP 2022 managing top level clients & groups
- Managing a team of 100 plus team members with a diversity of 16 nationalities
- Member of the ExCom Committee
- TA Top 2 restaurant in Qatar among 1185 - Azraq No: 2, Q lounge No 4 & Al Nahham No 5
- Winner for leading F&B Director Middle East - Leaders in F&B award 2022 - Hotel & catering News Middle East
- Planning long- and short-term goals of the department
- Manages all F&B outlets, Pop ups restaurants & chef and Banquets
- Budget Planning
- Ensure quality in service and product to maximize profitability and productivity
- Sets annual operating budget for each outlet with each Outlet Manager
- Monitors costs in conjunction with F&B Cost Controller
- Monitors service and food & beverage standards in all outlets and banque
- Establishes F&B strategy and direction in coordination with Executive Chef
- Works on menu design, beverage pricing, and food promotions in coordination with other related Departments
- LQA best resort in Doha competing hotel: 1st / 7
- Sea view rooms, suites, beach and over water pool villas
Food & Beverage Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah, Oman
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: 136 villas & pool villa & rooms
- 5 F&B Outlets: Sakalan - All day dining, Mekong - Specialty Asian Restaurant, Al Mina - Mediterranean, Dakar- Jazz Lounge and IRD & specials dining
- Privileged to organize & host the first food festive 2021 in the Sultanate of Oman that include international chefs crowned with Michelin stars
- Hosted first ever Vegan food festival in Oman
- A Top 3 restaurant in Oman - Sakalan No 1, Mekong No 2 & Al Mina No 3
- 136 villas & pool villa & rooms
- 5 F&B Outlets: Sakalan - All day dining, Mekong - Specialty Asian Restaurant, Al Mina - Mediterranean, Dakar- Jazz Lounge and IRD & specials dining
Assistant F&B Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah, Oman
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Overviewing all F&B operation along with F&B Director Managing outside catering and Inflight catering
Venue Manager / Act. Asst F&B Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah, Oman
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Managing two outlets - All Dining and Mediterranean restaurant
Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager
Amwaj Rotana, JBR
Dubai, UAE
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Jb's Gastropub - Casual Dining & Bar - European Cuisine
- Jb's Gastropub - Casual Dining & Bar - European Cuisine
F&B Supervisor
Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort
Dubai, UAE
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: The Beach House - Casual dining & Bar - Mediterranean Cuisine
- The Beach House - Casual dining & Bar - Mediterranean Cuisine
F&B Supervisor
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Turquois & Pool Beach - Restaurant & Bar - Seafood - (Took over by Buddha Bar- Beach Club)
- Turquois & Pool Beach - Restaurant & Bar - Seafood - (Took over by Buddha Bar- Beach Club)
F&B Supervisor / Departmental Trainer
Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort
Fujairah, UAE
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Managing Mammone (La Cucina) - Italian Fine Dining & Corlioni's Pool Bar and Restaurant Bahari Grill - Arabic cuisine & Bliss Disco as F&B Captain
- Handling events for banquets
- Managing Mammone (La Cucina) - Italian Fine Dining & Corlioni's Pool Bar and Restaurant Bahari Grill - Arabic cuisine & Bliss Disco as F&B Captain
Senior Bartender
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
Dubai, UAE
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: The Undergrounds Pub - British cuisine & Salamar - Restaurant & Lounge Bar - Latino Cuisine & Polo Bar - Signature Beverage & Cigars
- Being an all-rounder for bigger exposure
- The Undergrounds Pub - British cuisine & Salamar - Restaurant & Lounge Bar - Latino Cuisine & Polo Bar - Signature Beverage & Cigars
F&B Supervisor
Airway Coffee - SSR Airport
Mauritius
05.2010 - 09.2010
Bartender
Tropical Times - SSR Airport
Mauritius
02.2010 - 04.2010
Education
Architectural & Structural Drawing with CAD APP -
Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
06.2010
School Certificate -
University of Cambridge Exams - Mauritius - SSS Saint -Aubin
11.2008
Skills
- Budget analysis
- Cost planning
- P&L
- Recruiting
- Hiring
- Developing
- Promoting
- Disciplinary action
- Event planning
- Marketing
- Sales
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Effective Communication
- Performance evaluations
- Food and beverage pricing
- Skilled in Computer Navigation
- Concept development
- Strategic Implementation
- Operational Efficiency
- Menu development
- Hospitality Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Staff Leadership
- Budget Development
- Culinary techniques
- Food presentation
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
- Winner for leading F&B Director Middle East - Leaders in F&B award 2022 - Hotel & catering News Middle East.
- Privileged to organize & host the first food festive 2021 in the Sultanate of Oman that include international chefs crowned with Michelin stars.
- Hosted first ever Vegan food festival in Oman.
- Qatar Tourism Awards 2023 – Visit Qatar Outstanding Service Excellence – Hotel Restaurant: Riva and Q Lounge restaurants.
- World Culinary Awards 2023 Qatar’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2023 – Al Nahham Restaurant.
- Fact Dining Awards Qatar 2023 Favorite Indian Casual Dining Restaurant in Qatar – Q Lounge Restaurant.
- Cross exposure as Assistant F&B Manager for pre-opening of Anantara IKO Mauritius - Sep 2019.
- Fling Bar Services Professional Bartender Course - 2018.
- Quarter Leader Month Oct – Dec 2018.
- Interviewing & Selection Skills (ISS) certified.
- Silver Medalist Emirates East Coast Culinary Guild & Cocktail Competition 2013.
- WSET Wine & Spirits Level 1.
- The Chivas Academy Master Class.
- Jack Daniel’s Master Class.
- Rotana Gin Club Master Class by A&E.
- Q7 Train the Trainer.
- Q7 Change to Management.
- Q7 Advanced Customer service.
- Q7 Complaint Handling Training.
- Monbana Chocolate Barista Training.
- Bon Café Barista Training Level 1.
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Swimming
- Reading
- Cooking
- Trekking
Languages
- French, Excellent written & spoken
- English, Excellent written & spoken
- French Creole, Excellent written & spoken
Personal Information
Nationality: Mauritian
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French creole
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Food & Beverage
Beaches Negril by Sandals
08.2024 - Current
Director of Food & Beverage
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
01.2022 - 07.2024
Food & Beverage Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
07.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant F&B Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
07.2019 - 06.2020
Venue Manager / Act. Asst F&B Manager
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
04.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager
Amwaj Rotana, JBR
08.2017 - 04.2018
F&B Supervisor
Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort
04.2016 - 07.2017
F&B Supervisor
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
07.2015 - 04.2016
F&B Supervisor / Departmental Trainer
Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort
08.2012 - 07.2015
Senior Bartender
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
06.2011 - 08.2012
F&B Supervisor
Airway Coffee - SSR Airport
05.2010 - 09.2010
Bartender
Tropical Times - SSR Airport
02.2010 - 04.2010
Architectural & Structural Drawing with CAD APP -
Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
School Certificate -
University of Cambridge Exams - Mauritius - SSS Saint -Aubin