APPOINTMENT

Urban Italia Dallas, USA, Appoints Naveen Kandhol as Food and Beverage Manager

Urban Italia, Dallas, has announced the appointment of Naveen Kandhol as its new Food and Beverage Manager.

Naveen brings extensive experience spanning restaurants, luxury hotels, and leading beverage brands across India, holding expertise in food and beverage operations, beverage program development, team leadership, guest engagement, and revenue optimization.

Prior to joining Urban Italia, Naveen served as Key Accounts Manager at Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, where he managed the Indri Indian Single Malt and Camikara Rum portfolios across Delhi and Haryana. During his tenure, he designed unique cocktail menus featuring Indian ingredients, conducted bartender training programs, led research and development initiatives, and collaborated with marketing teams and influencers to strengthen brand visibility and consumer engagement.

His career also includes leadership positions with renowned hospitality brands, including Townhall New Delhi, Novelle, Shangri-La New Delhi, Whisky Samba Gurugram, and The Fatty Bao New Delhi.

In his new role at Urban Italia, Naveen will oversee the restaurant and bar operations, manage departmental budgets, drive profitability, curate innovative beverage menus, optimize inventory and cost controls, and lead staff training initiatives to elevate the overall guest experience. He will also work closely with the culinary team to create unique food and beverage pairings. 

Excited for his new role, Naveen Kandhol said, “I am excited to join Urban Italia and contribute to its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. I look forward to creating innovative beverage programs, strengthening operational excellence, and building memorable experiences for our guests.”