Novotel Ahmedabad appoints Vijit Sarna as Room Division Manager

Vijit brings over a decade of hospitality experience, including more than 10 years with Accor across rooms operations and front office roles.

Novotel Ahmedabad announces the appointment of Vijit Sarna as Room Division Manager, further strengthening the hotel’s leadership team as it continues to enhance operational excellence and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences.

With over a decade of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Vijit brings with him a strong understanding of rooms division operations, front office management, guest relations, team leadership, and service excellence across prominent hospitality environments. His career reflects a steady progression through operational and managerial roles, supported by a strong focus on guest satisfaction, team development, and efficient hotel operations.

Experience at Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City

Prior to joining Novotel Ahmedabad, Vijit served as Front Office Manager at Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City, where he was responsible for overseeing front office operations, driving service standards, managing guest experiences, and leading teams in a dynamic business and hospitality environment.

A decade with Accor

His professional journey with Accor spans over a decade, beginning in 2014 as a Duty Manager. Over the years, he progressed through key leadership positions including Assistant Front Office Manager and Front Office Manager, gaining extensive experience across various Accor properties in Maharashtra and developing a strong foundation in rooms operations, guest engagement, service recovery, team management, and operational coordination.

New responsibilities

In his new role as Room Division Manager at Novotel Ahmedabad, Vijit will oversee the hotel’s Rooms Division operations with a focus on maintaining high service standards, enhancing guest satisfaction, strengthening operational efficiency, and developing high-performing teams. He will also work closely with various departments to ensure a seamless guest journey and consistent delivery of the Novotel experience.

Leadership commentary

Commenting on the appointment, Nikhil Chandra, General Manager, Novotel Ahmedabad, said: “Vijit brings with him a strong understanding of rooms operations, a proven track record of progressive leadership, and a genuine commitment to guest experience. His extensive journey with Accor and his experience across diverse hospitality environments make him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are delighted to welcome Vijit to Novotel Ahmedabad and look forward to his contribution towards strengthening our operational excellence and creating memorable experiences for our guests.”

Vijit Sarna on his new role

Speaking on his new role, Vijit Sarna, Room Division Manager, Novotel Ahmedabad, said: “I am delighted to be joining Novotel Ahmedabad and taking on this new responsibility. I look forward to working alongside the team to further strengthen our service culture, enhance the guest journey, and create experiences that reflect the warmth and consistency that Novotel is known for. I am excited about this new chapter and the opportunities ahead.”

Jitendra Kumar is the new Food & Beverage Manager @ Novotel Chennai SIPCOT

With over a decade of experience in the hotel industry, Jitendra brings an extensive experience in food and beverage, hotel operations, guest engagement, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership approach. His career includes significant positions in big name hotel brands of Accor - Ibis Nashik, Ibis Hyderabad HITEC City, Novotel Visakhapatnam, Novotel Vijayawada, and previously, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre. As a home grown talent, Jitendra has played an active role in elevating culinary experiences and setting new standards of service excellence throughout his career.

In his role as the head of Food and Beverage operations, Jitendra will curate innovative dining experiences and implement industry-leading standards to further elevate the hotel's culinary offerings shaping the future of food and beverage services. Jitendra is dedicated to ensuring seamless daily operations while remaining attuned to emerging industry trends.

Hailing from Sitamarhi, Bihar, Jitendra's deep-rooted cultural heritage fuels his unwavering passion for culinary artistry. Outside of his professional accomplishments, Jitendra has a love for biking and exploring new destinations. His well-rounded approach to life reflects his dedication to excellence in every pursuit

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa Appoints Deb Nabajit as the Food & Beverage Manager

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa, the iconic property nestled in the heart of Goa, is delighted to announce the appointment of Deb Nabajit as the F&B manager.

Bringing over 15 years of expertise, including being a part of the pre-opening team at Novotel Goa Resort & Spa, Deb will be responsible to oversee the food and beverage operations at the property. With a profound understanding of meeting guest expectations, he will utilise his expertise to enhance the dining experience through innovative initiatives. In addition to crafting exceptional culinary and service experiences, Deb will actively cultivate talent within the organisation to ensure guests have everlasting memories to take back. Prior to joining Novotel Goa Resort & Spa, Deb was associated with Radisson hotels. He holds a degree in BSCHM from Christ Academy Kolkata.

Commenting on the announcement, Ranju Singh, Complex General Manager, Novotel Goa Candolim said, “We are delighted to welcome Deb back to our team. His passion, expertise and commitment to delivering nothing less than the best align with our vision. Deb was instrumental in the pre-opening phase at NGRS, and we look forward to an excellent partnership and taking our immersive culinary experiences a notch higher for our guests.”

Upon his appointment, Mr. Deb Nabaji expressed his enthusiasm, “I am excited to be part of this amazing team again and I am thankful for the opportunity to scale the overall culinary experiences at Novotel Goa Resort & Spa. Goa is going through an interesting phase of experimental culinary and that gives us an impetus to innovate more and better. I look forward to continuing building on the momentum and developing exciting new menus for our discerning clients.”

When not thinking food and guests, Deb Nabaji finds joy in playing musical instruments and partaking in games of cricket and volleyball