Lawrence Jayakanthan

I am a hospitality executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in luxury fine dining, high-volume flagship restaurants, and premium cruise concepts. I have led multimillion-dollar operations with a strong focus on guest experience, financial performance, team development, and service excellence.

My background includes leadership roles with internationally recognized brands where I managed large teams, optimized P&L performance, improved service standards, and delivered memorable VIP and celebrity dining experiences. I specialize in building high-performance teams, driving revenue through strategic upselling and menu engineering, and maintaining operational discipline under pressure.

I believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional employee experiences. My leadership style is calm, structured, and accountability-driven, with a strong emphasis on culture, precision, and consistency.

I am currently seeking opportunities within luxury restaurants, fine-dining groups, or upscale hospitality organizations where I can contribute strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience managing luxury fine dining restaurants, flagship steakhouse concepts, and premium cruise dining operations. I have led multimillion-dollar venues with full P&L responsibility, overseeing large cross-functional teams while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

My background includes senior leadership roles within high-end restaurant groups and internationally recognized cruise brands, where I implemented service standards, optimized labor performance, improved revenue through strategic menu engineering, and elevated overall guest experience. I have successfully managed VIP and celebrity clientele, high-volume environments, and complex multi-outlet operations.

I am known for building strong teams, developing future leaders, and creating structured systems that balance financial discipline with refined hospitality.

Formal training in hospitality management combined with extensive hands-on leadership development across luxury restaurant groups and international cruise brands. Ongoing professional growth includes financial management, operational strategy, team leadership, guest experience optimization, and premium food & beverage service standards.