Ajoy Karan — Operations Associate
Hospitality professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations, delivering operational excellence across renowned luxury and premium brands including The Leela Palace, Marriott, Chunda Palace, The Lakend, and The Marutinand Grand. Currently working with the Radisson Hotel Group as Operations Manager (Unit Head), leading a team of 200+ employees and managing complete hotel operations. The role covers F&B operations, guest experience, budgeting and cost control, business development, and strategic team leadership, ensuring high service standards, operational efficiency, and strong financial performance. Expertise includes Catering Operations, Budgeting, F&B Management, Event Planning, MICE, and Mass Weddings, with a proven ability to execute large-scale events while consistently achieving high guest satisfaction and brand compliance. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism & Hospitality Services from Utkal University of Culture and is professionally certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Recipient of multiple awards and certifications recognizing leadership excellence and operational achievements. Passionate about guest experience, people development, and business growth, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Luxury Hospitality Operations Expert with extensive experience in Food & Beverage management.
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Experience: 13 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Hotel Management
- Operations Management
- Event Management
- Sales Management
Career Highlights
- Over 14 years of luxury hospitality experience
- Expert in Food & Beverage and hotel operations
- Proven track record in managing large teams and events
Work Experience
Radisson Hotel Group
Operations Manager (4 mos)
The Marutinandan Grand Nathdwara
Operations Manager (11 mos)
Hotel Lakend
Food & Beverage Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
Asst. Food & Beverage Manager (HOD) (1 yr 5 mos)
Chunda Palace
Restaurant Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)
Marriott International
F&B Executive (11 mos)
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
F&B Team Leader (1 yr 3 mos)
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Park plaza Bangalore
F&B Captain (1 yr 2 mos)
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Bangalore
Bartender (2 yrs 1 mo)
Sun N Sand Hotel (Now Rebranded as Le Meridien- Marriott International) Nagpur
F&B Associate (1 yr 2 mos)
ITC Hotels Aurangabed
Industrial Training (5 mos)
Education
3 Years Bachelor Degree In Tourism And Hospitality Service. at Utkal University of Culture (UUC)
at Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Senior secondary at Nachipur Adibasi High School
