Naveed Ahamed

Accomplished hospitality and healthcare operations professional with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience across luxury hotels, hospital catering, and international hospitality operations. Demonstrated success leading teams of over 350 employees, managing daily operating budgets of approximately ₹13 lakh, implementing SOPs, strengthening compliance, and delivering exceptional guest and patient experiences. Successfully managed banquet operations serving up to 11,000 guests.

Operations Manager – Food & Beverage - KIMS Hospital (Spice Retreat) - Trivandrum

(2019-06 - 2020-09)

Directed Food & Beverage operations for a 550-bed multi-specialty hospital.

• Led and mentored more than 350 employees.
• Managed daily operating budgets of approximately ₹13 lakh.
• Reduced operating food costs by 4% through operational improvements.
• Implemented SOPs, quality systems, compliance initiatives and workforce development.

Banquet Manager - Vivanta by Taj Surya - Coimbatore

(2011-12 - 2019-06)

• Successfully executed banquet events serving up to 11,000 guests.
• Managed banquet, restaurant and coffee shop operations.
• Improved guest satisfaction through service excellence and operational planning.

Banquet Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Captain - Taj West End - Bengaluru

(2006-10 - 2011-12)

• Led luxury banquet operations and VIP events.
• Received Executive of the Hotel and multiple Executive of the Department awards.

Food & Beverage Supervisor - Meedhuparu Water Villa Resort - Maldives

(2006-01 - 2006-09)

Managed food & beverage service in an international luxury resort environment.

Junior Executive - The Leela Palace - Bengaluru

(2003-01 - 2005-12)

Recognized as Best Employee of the Quarter nominee.

B.Sc. - Hotel Management & Catering Science - CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science (2002)