The hospitality professional will lead the hotel's culinary operations, team development and dining experiences in his new role.

Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse announces the elevation of Chef Pankaj Sah as its Executive Chef, recognizing his outstanding culinary expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Professional journey

Chef Pankaj has steadily scaled the culinary ladder with dedication, passion, and purpose. Throughout his career, he has mastered both culinary and administrative responsibilities, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, orchestrating large-scale events, and curating memorable dining experiences. His ability to seamlessly combine operational excellence with culinary innovation has made him an integral part of the hotel’s success.

Contribution to the hotel

Since joining Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse, Chef Pankaj has played a pivotal role in enhancing the hotel’s culinary offerings, consistently elevating the guest dining experience through his unwavering focus on quality. His leadership has inspired the culinary team to deliver exceptional experiences while embracing innovation and consistency across every touchpoint.

New role

In his new role as Executive Chef, Chef Pankaj will oversee all culinary operations, mentor and develop the young culinary team and continue to uphold the highest standards of operational excellence.

Management’s perspective

Speaking on the appointment, the General Manager of Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse said: “Chef Pankaj’s elevation from Executive Sous Chef to Executive Chef is a reflection of his remarkable talent. His passion and ability to create exceptional dining experiences have significantly contributed to our success. We are confident that under his leadership, we will scale new heights in culinary fiefdom.”