HBI Staff | Hyderabad 
Novotel Hyderabad Airport announced the appointment of Kazim Mehdi as F&B Director. He would be in charge of managing all aspects of the food and beverage responsibilities and ensuring that Novotel’s food ideology is reflected across all its restaurants. Through his expertise, he will help not only to bolster an improved business environment by analyzing and suggesting trends in the hospitality industry but also deliver positive results by improving guest satisfaction and profitability simultaneously.
Kazim is a seasoned, energetic, passionate, and highly motivated hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience in managing F&B operations at leading luxury hotels & resorts. These include Al Shalal Beach Club, Dubai; Fairmont India, Jaipur; and Fairmont Ajman, UAE. He will utilize his extensive skills and knowledge in bestowing leadership that will help achieve fruitful business results. He intends on addressing guests’ requirements and concerns by further improving the quality of service and profitability.
On Kazim’s appointment, Mr Rubin Cherian – General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport stated, “We are elated to have a seasoned professional like Kazim join us at Novotel Hyderabad Airport. With his extensive knowledge in F&B and global trends coupled with his management and operation skills, he will surely help boost the overall growth of the property both in terms of topline, as well as experiences.”
Along with many other achievements, Kazim completed the ‘Global Leadership Program’ on March’21 from Accor Academy, Dubai. He has also been acknowledged as ‘Leader of the Year 2018-2019’, Fairmont Ajman, UAE; and ‘Leader of the Quarter’ for 2018, Fairmont Ajman, UAE.
