JATINDER PAL SINGH APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SHERATON GRAND BENGALURU WHITEFIELD HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

Bengaluru, April/May 2023: Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center announces the appointment of Jatinder Pal Singh as their Executive Chef.

With a meritorious experience of over 20 years, Jatinder has worked with renowned hospitality brands including Taj, The Leela, Le Meridian, Westin and Sheraton. In his last assignment, Jatinder was associated with The Leela Bhartiya City, Hotel Convention & Residences, Bengaluru as the preopening Executive Chef. His seasoned experience in culinary operations, as well as avant-garde gastronomy, makes him ideal for the diverse Food and Beverage offerings of the hotel.

His cooking expertise range from distinct evolution of Indian to global cuisines, Chef is trained under the best of the Michelin chefs during his culinary journey of 20 years. He is a maestro of innovative buffet set-ups, fine dining presentations and voluminous catering for banquets and conventions. Along with customizing and catering every palate, to understanding the nitty-gritties of various techniques, Jatinder expresses his love for food by supporting an edgy and intricate tattoo of a knife. 

Jatinder has earned many accolades to his merit, including Top Most Hospitality Icons 2023, Power 25 Culinary – Top 6 Asia, Middle East and Africa 2022, FHRAI Hotel Chef of the Year 2016-17 and IPR Solace Chef of the Year 2016-17. His profound knowledge and willingness to experiment will ensure smooth operations and an unparalleled dining experience at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center.

Jatinder is a graduate in International Hospitality Management from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and is an alumni of IIHM Kolkata. Jatinder is an avid biker and his idea of unwinding is through cooking for his son and travelling while exploring cuisines around the globe.

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Shangri-La Bengaluru appoints Nishesh Seth as its new Executive Chef

Nishesh Seth will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations across eight restaurants and bars, along with the banqueting operations of Shangri-La Bengaluru

With over 15 years of experience working in some of the most prestigious luxury hotels in the country, Chef Nishesh Seth will bring to the table creativity and exemplary culinary skills.
 
Chef Nishesh has extensive knowledge of varied cuisines, culinary operations, innovative culinary techniques, and has a talent for creating new and exciting dining experiences. 
 
He is set for his second stint at Shangri-La Bengaluru, where he is poised to elevate the dining experiences for guests with his creative new concepts and use of locally sourced quality produce, while maintaining the hotel’s excellent service and food hygiene standards.

Chef Nishesh says, “I am very excited to return to Shangri-La Bengaluru. There is currently a keen focus on sustainability in the city which resonates with my culinary ethos. My father is very passionate about his food, which over the years, has inspired me to develop new food and beverage concepts that not only tantalize taste buds, but also support local communities and the environment through a contemporary and sustainable approach to cooking.”

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort managed by Accor Welcome Sunal Thakur as the New Executive Chef

Visakhapatnam, March 2023: Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort managed by Accor is pleased to announce the appointment of Sunal Thakur as their New Executive Chef. With over 24 years of experience in revenue generation, client relationship management, liaison and coordination, inventory management, financial management, and team management, Sunal Thakur brings a wealth of knowledge to the hotel's culinary team.

In his new role, Thakur will be responsible for creating innovative menus for various outlets and events, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and consistency. As an asset to any hotel or hospitality establishment, he is expected to elevate the culinary offerings of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach to new heights.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Mr. Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort managed by Accor said,

"We are delighted to welcome our new Executive Chef, Sunal Thakur, to our team. With his exceptional expertise in managing kitchen operations, we are confident that he will elevate our culinary offerings and enhance guest satisfaction. His proven track record of upholding the highest standards of food quality and safety makes him a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to his contribution in maintaining our reputation as a leading hospitality destination."

Sunal Thakur previously has worked in renowned properties such as previously The Radisson Hotel,  Vivanta By Taj where he opened “TADO”  the pastry shop, and Movenpick Hotel to name a few and has catered for numerous high-profile events, including the British Tobacco Company, Indian President Ms. Pratibha Patil, etc. His ability to deliver exceptional services to a diverse range of clients is a testament to his expertise and professionalism in the culinary industry. Moreover, his selection as an external examiner at the IHM, Gwalior, by the Tourism Department Govt. of India, and his service as a judge for various culinary and chef competitions reflect his outstanding credibility and expertise.

Chef Sankha Dasmahapatra appointed as the Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong.

With over a decade of culinary experience, Chef Sankha Dasmahapatra is an experienced Executive Sous Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the Hospitality Industry and has been appointed as the Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong.

With a passion for cooking, Chef Sankha Dasmahapatra has earned his bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from Annamalai University. He has an incredible line of work with leading hospitality chains like JW Marriott Kolkata, JW Marriott Chandigarh, JW Marriott Mussoorie, Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa, Hyatt Regency Delhi and Hyatt Regency Kolkata to name a few. His last assignment was with Raffles Udaipur as an Executive Sous Chef.

Chef Sankha’s extensive knowledge of all facets of hotel operations, remarkable leadership capabilities, strong record in refining banquet operations and restaurant management while maintaining the highest quality standards have all contributed to his exponential success

During his career, he has added several honors to his merit, “Legend of the month”- Month of April -2019 (JW Marriott Kolkata), 2019- Times Food Guide Awards (JW Kitchen), Awarded with the prestigious award Best “Hyatt Culinary Employee” in India, Month of November – 2013 by The Executive Chef Marin Leuthard (Hyatt Regency Delhi). Chef Sankha’s culinary expertise ranges from Thai, Indian to Italian cuisines.

Chef Sankha is an avid traveller who also enjoys music in his spare time.

Sayaji Pune appoints Chef Yashwant Sopne as their new Executive Chef

Pune, March 2023: Sayaji Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Yashwant Sopne as the new Executive Chef. Having started his journey as a Commi 3 chef in restaurants, he got his first entry into star properties with Ginger Hotel as a Commi 1 chef. He has come a long way since then. With his vast experience, Chef Yashwant has developed a strong repertoire to deliver a memorable experience to his diners.

With a penchant for cooking, Chef Yashwant uses the kitchen as his blank canvas to paint it wild with his unstoppable passion and innovative flavors that will linger on in your memory.

With almost 23 years of experience, Chef Yashwant has gained great exposure in the culinary field. Prior to joining Sayaji Pune, Chef Yashwant has been associated with several renowned hospitality brands such as Intercontinental hotel group, (IHG) Hilton Worldwide, Accor Hotels, Marriott International, The Orchid Hotel (Asia's first five-star Ecotel Hotel), Citrus Hotels & Resorts, Taj Group of Hotels to name a few. His last stint was with Ramani Hospitality as their Corporate Executive Chef.

Chef Yashwant has hands-on experience in Indian Cuisine Speciality, Italian, French, and Fusion food. Along with the kitchen, his responsibilities include taking care of guests’ special requests, monitoring hygiene and safety at work, curating special occasion menus, supervising the entire operation of restaurant & banquet events, and overlooking overall culinary operations. Chef Yashwant will also be accountable for maintaining high standards of discipline among his associates and mentoring them.

Commenting on his appointment, Chef Yashwant said, “I am delighted to join the team at Sayaji Pune & I look forward to elevating the dining experience for guests and developing a great rapport with my team”.

An accomplished culinary professional, Chef Yashwant Sopne looks forward to creating magic through innovation and experimentation with dishes to deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. The Sayaji Pune team is stoked to have him on board.

Jitendra Nakhwa has been appointed as the Executive Chef at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort

With over 20 years of culinary expertise Jitendra has played an instrumental role in innovating new culinary dishes, spearheading the culinary teams and related operations

Jitendra started his culinary journey with Grand Hyatt Mumbai as Commis Chef and then soon moved to London with Hilton London Gatwick as Commis Chef. Thereafter, he also worked in USA with Master Chef Jose Gutierrez and learn nuances of French fine dining.

In 2007 he decided to come back to India, working with brands like Hyatt in Pune and Hyderabad as Executive Chef. Jitendra is not new to IHG as he was also the Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Cochin in 2017.

His last assignment was with Radisson Blu Dharamshala Resort as the Pre-opening charge of overall Food & Beverage Service & Production.

His forte includes food styling, restaurant food concept creation and menu engineering with a strong focus on improving service while preserving the highest levels of quality.

GRAND HYATT GURGAON APPOINTS HERWIG KNAPEN AS EXECUTIVE CHEF

Gurgaon, February 2023: Grand Hyatt Gurgaon has appointed Herwig Knapen as its Executive Chef. Chef Knapen will be leading all the culinary outlets in the hotel and will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations including menu ideation, procurement, personnel management and catering.

With over two decades of accumulated culinary and leadership experience, Executive Chef Herwig will plan and execute an expansive repertoire of menus to deliver memorable experiences to Grand Hyatt Gurgaon's guests. His strong leadership skills and zest for innovation in the kitchen, enables him to curate a smorgasbord of flavours and delicacies which will appeal to the varied tastes of our guests.

Executive Chef Herwig began his career as a pastry chef in Vietnam and has worked with a collection of the world’s best kitchens and luxury five-star hotels such as JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and Shangri-La in the US, Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, he was an Executive Chef at Hilton, Belgium. With a culinary certificate; a certificate for marzipan, chocolate pastries, and candy; and a culinary degree in pastries & bread, Executive Chef Herwig brings a wealth of experience with him.

Besides perfecting his culinary skills, Executive Chef Herwig focuses much attention on F1 Racing and his pet cat Ameri.  A multilingual, he is fluent in speaking Dutch, Belgian, English, German, Romanian, French, and Spanish.

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Siddarth Noronha joins Sheraton Grand Pune as Executive Chef

With over 16 years of culinary expertise, Chef Siddarth has been spearheading myriad kitchens across leading brands

Blending the fine line between tradition, innovation, and authenticity, Chef Siddarth has a flair for inventive cooking, retaining simplicity at the core of every recipe he curates. With over 16 years of culinary expertise, Chef Siddarth has been spearheading myriad kitchens across leading brands.

In his role as the Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Pune, Chef Siddarth will be overseeing the entire functioning of F&B offerings across banqueting, in-room dining, and outlets.

In pursuit of his passion for cooking, Chef Siddarth completed his Diploma in Hotel Management Catering Technology from Rizvi College. He started his career as a trainee with the Taj Mahal Hotel and moved on to work with international hospitality brands including Hyatt Regency Mumbai, Grand Hyatt Goa, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, and Sofitel BKC. During his tenure at Novotel Hotels and Resorts Goa, he conceptualized the utilization of unused spaces at the property to create three new restaurants, including the signature restaurant ‘Vero Cibo’.

In his leisure time, he enjoys keeping up with the constantly evolving culinary world and exploring new ways to imbibe innovation. An adventure seeker, he vouches for bike rides as a sure remedy to restore energy.

Hotel Le Meridien Nagpur is pleased to announce the appointment of Amit Chakraborti as Executive Chef

Chef Amit brings with him 17 years of culinary experience to his new assignment. Prior to this appointment, he was Executive Sous Chef at Lemon Tree, Premier Mumbai.

Chef Amit started his Culinary journey at Hotel Intercontinental The Grand Mumbai as Management Trainee, then he move to different flagship hotels of India like Sahara star Mumbai, Oakwood Premium Mumbai, Hotel Tunga Regenza Vashi India, Grand Hometel Sarovar Group of hotels, Courtyard By Marriott Pune and Hyatt Vastrapur.

He did his Diploma in Food Production from Rizvi College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - Mumbai

Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse announced the appointment of Ajit Tiwari as their Executive Chef

With a meritorious experience of around 20 years, Chef Tiwari has worked with renowned hospitality brands across the globe including, various Marriott properties, Taj, Hilton, Hotel Claridges, The Lalit Srinagar & Kolkata and P&O Cruise. In his last assignment, Chef Tiwari was associated with The Lalit Golf &Spa Resort as an Executive Chef. His strong foundation and seasoned experience in culinary operations as well as avant-garde gastronomy makes him the perfect fit to spearhead the diverse Food & Beverage offerings at Holiday Inn Bengaluru.

Chef Ajit Tiwari has commented, “I am extremely excited and thrilled about my role in this budding F&B-driven hotel. I’m looking forward to curating more nouvelle and customer-led experiences for this brand.”

His’ immense credibility and promises to shoulder responsibilities in order to carry out all the daily operations of the restaurant and hotel kitchen. Bringing on the table years of experience, he is all set to ensure promptness, freshness and an exclusive variety of dishes keeping in mind hygiene policies and examining the equipment’s for cleanliness and so on.

On this occasion, the General Manager of the hotel, Jaidev Dutta has quoted, “his incessant curiosity, willingness to experiment and an extensive knowledge of global culinary trends will help create an unparalleled dining experience at our all F&B outlets in the hotel”.