I naturally love the hospitality industry and my goal is to keep my team happy so they can have fun at work and delight our guests. My can-do attitude will never stop me from making the impossible, possible. I can easily adapt to different cultures.
1. RAHUL CHOWDHURY
Personal Details
Address: AB-44/3 Prafulla Kanan,West,India (Kolkata)-700101
Mobile: (+91) 9836178968(Home-India)(+91)8584830587(Mobile-India)
e-mail: rahul87_chowdhury@yahoo.in
Date of Birth: 27th
August, 1987
Skype ID: rahulchowdhury30
• A dynamic and enthusiastic individual with 6 years demonstrated
success with various luxury hotels around the world and world class
cruise lines.
• Keen understanding of providing clear and positive communication with
guests to facilitate flawless service.
• In-depth knowledge of various food and beverage training, extensive
knowledge about wines and world cuisines.
• Gathered Food and Beverage knowledge while travelling around more
than 30 countries around the world.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Handling a training session of 350 crew members on rotation basis and
conducting various interview sessions.
• Training sessions for new colleagues.
• Food and beverage training for new colleagues.
• Extremely flexible to work under any circumstances, under extreme
conditions and in any area.
• Well trained to handle a large crowd under any circumstances.
2. • Inventory management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Norwegian Cruise Line (U.S.A) - Norwegian Cruise Line is an American
Company operating cruise ships, headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
October 2013 – Present as a Senior Associate/Food and Beverage training
TRAINING ONBOARD(U.S.A)
• Basic First Aid Refresher Training.
• Basic Safety Training under BAHAMAS MARITIME AUTHORITY.
• Personal Survival Techniques.
• Elementary First Aid.
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
• Restaurant Steward Training.
• Fire Fighting Prevention and Fire Fighting Training under Norwegian Cruise Line.
• Crowd management.
• Safety Training For Personnel.
• Security Awareness training.
• Understanding American Guests.
Fairmont the Palm, Dubai (U.A.E) - aptly named after the iconic Dubai Palm
Jumeirah, is located on the world’s largest manmade island shaped in the form
of a palm tree.
October 2012 – October 2013: as a Food and Beverage Associate/F&B Trainer
(Promoted as a Supervisor)
Taj Bengal, Kolkata, India- One of the finest luxury hotels of Taj
September 2011 – August 2012: as a Guest Service Supervisor
3. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, India- Part of Small leading hotels of the
world and voted as Top 20 destinations in the world for 2011 by “NEWYORK
TIMES”
November 2010 - August2011: as a Guest Service Supervisor (Transferred to
Taj Bengal)
The Park, Hyderabad, India- One of the finest boutique hotels in India.
June 2010-November 2010: as a Food & Beverage service associate
Internship Training
• Undergone 6 months of industrial training at The Park, Kolkata wherein I got a better
insight of the hotel operations.
• Extensive Cross departmental Training for six months in all core departments of
THE PARK, Kolkata including Front Desk, kitchen, Spa, Housekeeping,
Engineering, Travel desk, Concierge etc.
Achievements
• Received Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice President, Food and beverage of
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the General Manager and Food And
Beverage Director of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr(ABU DHABI)
• The first to received Certificate Of Training on PROBLEM RESOLUTION at
Fairmont the palm ,Dubai
• Awarded with a certificate by General Manager for significant contribution during the
Pre-opening phase of the TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE (Hyderabad, India)
• Awarded first rank in the academic year 2008 from NCHMCT at IHM,
Bhubaneswar.
• Secured ranks among the top three positions throughout my academic career at IHM,
Bhubaneswar.
• Awarded with a certificate by Director of Food and Beverage for work skills at THE
PARK HYDERABAD.
• Awarded as Vacation Hero by NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (U.S.A).
Training
4. • Wine tasting and pairing by (Mr. Magandeep Singh).
• Menu specifications.
• Sequence of service in restaurants.
• LHW and Richey standards.
• Banquets set ups and planning.
• Professional butler By (Mr. Charles Mc. Pherson).
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Awareness Training.
• Wine tasting sessions Fairmont The palm-Dubai(U.A.E)
• Tea Tasting sessions Fairmont The Palm- Dubai(U.A.E)
IT Skills
• Software : Fidelio, Micros, Info genesis.
• Application : MS office, Basic and Java
Education
• Completed my Bachelors in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM
Bhubaneswar as a topper for the year (2007-2010) with 73%marks.
• 2007 Passed class XII from ISC (Delhi board) with 82% marks.
• 2005 Passed class X from ISC (Delhi Board) with 72% marks.