With over 17 years of culinary experience, Chef Amit brings a dynamic and innovative energy to The Resort’s varied gastronomy scene. An ambitious professional who loves to combine his creative talent and high calibre in hospitality management, Chef Amit thrives on challenges and adapts easily to new environments and responsibilities. His passion to continuously learn and explore his craft has resulted in an impressive career spanning various stints that include working for the Renaissance hotel, The Oberoi hotel for four years and then moving to JW Marriott where he served for 12 years.

Chef Amit began his journey as an associate at The Renaissance Hotel and went on to become a Chef de Cuisine. Among the many assignments he handled, one of his major achievements has been managing a 700 to 1000 banquet capacity that involved intricate guest detailing and menu planning.

Chef Amit was also involved in planning of World cuisine and breakfast spreads for some of the best breakfasts and dining restaurants in the city for up to 600 covers including the one at The Oberoi Hotels. Here he was responsible for training and co-ordination of different departments to ensure smooth operations and provide best quality control of hygiene and services offered.

From The Oberoi Hotel, Chef Amit moved to JW Marriott Mumbai as Chef de Cuisine where he was overall in charge of the main kitchen and was responsible for inventory and food cost, launching new menus, conducting regular demonstration classes for staff and creating innovative menus for special occasions among other things.

Known for his astute knowledge of the food industry, Chef Amit holds an excellent track record of managing budgets and resources to facilitate streamlined operations. He boasts of a vast experience in developing and following sterling service standards and operational policies while planning business strategies. He loves interacting with guests on a regular basis to understand their requirements. He is also known to be proficient in planning and organizing manpower and resources for the success of daily operations. In all his roles, he has been appreciated for ensuring that high quality standards are maintained in all spheres of operation.

Chef Amit has completed a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Bharati Vidyapeeth College. He was awarded a Silver Medal for ‘Nestle Young Star Chef of the Year 2003’, organized by the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition & Western India Culinary Association.

At The Resort Mumbai, Chef Amit plans to introduce a range of new fares with local flavours and fresh ingredients to create the ultimate dining experience.

Talking about the new appointment, Satyajit Kotwal, General Manager, The Resort Mumbai, said, “Chef Kocharekar is an extremely passionate and creative chef and we are delighted to welcome him to the team. His undoubted experience will be a great asset to food and beverage within the hotel. Known for his innovative ideas and focus on fresh and healthy cuisines, an Executive Chef of Chef Kocharekar’s calibre will give a fresh new perspective to what we offer and provide a solid foundation for what is to come.”

With its unrivalled setting and relaxed ambience, The Resort has become one of Mumbai’s most desirable destination restaurants and weekend getaways.

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