With over 16 years of hospitality experience, he will lead the hotel's food and beverage strategy and operations.

THE Park New Delhi announces the appointment of Mayank Bajpai as Director of Food & Beverage.

Professional experience

He brings over 16 years of experience in luxury hotel food and beverage operations, with a career built across leading global hospitality brands including Andaz, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Radisson Hotel Group. Having progressed from frontline operations to executive leadership, he brings a ground-up understanding of the business – spanning commercial strategy, operational excellence, concept development and guest experience.

Role

In his new role at THE Park New Delhi, Mayank will lead the food and beverage division with a sharp focus on driving business growth, developing innovative culinary concepts, and elevating guest experiences, including the recently launched all-day dining restaurant, Tyde.

Leadership

Commenting on the appointment, Parag Sawhney, General Manager, THE Park New Delhi said, “We are thrilled to welcome Mayank to our team at an exciting phase in the hotel’s journey. Food and beverage has always been central to our identity, not only as a hospitality offering but as a powerful expression of culture, creativity and connection. Mayank’s wealth of experience and leadership will be instrumental as we reimagine our culinary portfolio, building on the momentum of our newest dining experiences and set new benchmarks at THE Park New Delhi.”

On the appointment

Speaking on his appointment, Mayank Bajpai, Director of Food & Beverage, THE Park New Delhi, said, “I am excited to join THE Park New Delhi that has consistently challenged conventions and redefined hospitality through design, culture and unforgettable experiences. It is a privilege to be part of a brand with such a distinctive identity and a vibrant culinary legacy. I look forward to working closely with the talented team to build on this strong foundation, and create memorable moments for our guests while driving the next phase of growth for the hotel’s food and beverage portfolio.”

In its commitment to people growth vision 2023, ITC Maratha Mumbai appoints; Saransh Mehan as the Food & Beverage Manager for its 380 rooms & 7 Restaurants and Bars, large scale luxury operations.

Prior to this role, Saransh was associated with ITC Grand Goa as the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager; and holds an impressive business track record of 5 years with the group.

A seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of experience in food & beverage in the hospitality, Saransh’s well-rounded experience makes him the ideal leader for this key role where his responsibilities will include managing a host of branded cuisine outposts of the group such as Dum Pukht and Peshawri; and soon to launch Avartana and Yi Jing.

A native of Delhi, Saransh started his career as the STEP under-trainee from Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development- The Oberio Vanyavilas, before moving two major new opening projects The Ritz Carlton Bangalore and JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. Apart from this, he also has had an international stint with Hotel Emirates Palace Kempinski- Abu Dhabi and later with Lite Bite Foods, adding perspective to his well-rounded approach to the world of dining.

He considers his soft-skills in people management as his biggest strength; creating memories for guests through unique dining experiences has always fascinated Saransh. He thrives on developing new ideas and concepts, innovative and creative ways to improve the service standards to delight guests.

As the F&B manager at ITC Maratha, Mumbai; Saransh plans to invest time in growth and development of associates and empowering them to provide exceptional guest service. He would also like to focus on innovation and implementation of new trends in food and beverage operations.

A social media enthusiast, he enjoys exploring the newest trends in Food52 to keep himself up to date on International and Local dining trends. His roots in bartending and mixology are well reflected in his collection of certificates in courses in the beverage world.

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