Position: Assistant Instructor

Qualifications:

• • Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce Tourism and Hospitality Management (PGD) – USP
• • Bachelor of Commerce in Hotel Management – USP
• • Diploma in Hotel Management (Double Majors) – FNU
• • Trade Certificate in Food & Beverage – FNU
• • Certificate in Hospitality Operations – FNU
• • Certificate in Dining Room Services – FNU
• • Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management (In Progress)

Area of Expertise:

• • Food and Beverage Service Management
• • Restaurant Service Operations
• • Bar and Beverage Management
• • Customer Service and Guest Relations

Brief Biography:

Patricia Priya Kumari is a dedicated professional in the hospitality and tourism sector with 4 years of industry experience, delivering exceptional Restaurant Operations and Bar and Beverage Management and guest services to create memorable travel experiences. She has spent almost 12 years teaching hospitality and tourism studies with Fiji National University as an Assistant Instructor.

Her background includes roles in hotel management, customer service, restaurant service personnel and tourism operations, where she has developed strong skills in team supervision and event coordination. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management to enhance and upgrade her knowledge and skills in her field, which she can deliver to benefit her students at the University.