Pilibhit House, IHCL SeleQtions appoints Harsh Rawat as its new F&B Manager

Haridwar, February 2025: Pilibhit House, Haridwar- IHCL SeleQtions, Haridwar’s most luxurious hotel announces the appointment of Harsh Rawat as their new F&B Manager. With nearly 6 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Harsh will be spearheading the F&B operations at the soul-stirring destination. Known for his innovative hospitality skills and leadership expertise, he remains steadfast in his commitment to upholding the highest standards of service and excellence.

Harsh is a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in managerial and leadership roles across diverse culinary environments. His extensive expertise is complemented by exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of spiritual destinations. Starting his career as a Hotel Operations Trainee at Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi, Harsh embarked on a journey that has seen him excel in various roles within the Taj Group. His dedication and growth within the company led to his promotion to Catering Assistant at both Taj Ganges and Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi, after just one year. In 2019, Harsh further advanced his career by assuming the role of Restaurant Manager at Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi.

Commenting on the appointment, Vikas Nagar, Hotel Manager, Pilibhit House, Haridwar- IHCL SeleQtions stated, "We are excited to welcome Harsh Rawat to the Pilibhit House team. With his exceptional dedication and impressive journey at Varanasi, we are confident that he will significantly enhance our F&B operations and take them to newer heights. His extensive knowledge and leadership skills will introduce innovative ideas, further strengthening our commitment to excellence."

Harsh Rawat holds a B Sc. in Hotel Management from the reputed International Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi. Furthermore, he is certified Level 2 Expert from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certification and has successfully completed Front of House Service Excellence Program by the British Butler Institute adding feathers to his existing skillset.

Pilibhit House- IHCL SeleQtions appoints Vikas Nagar as its new Hotel Manager

National, November 2023: Pilibhit House - IHCL SeleQtions, Haridwar’s most luxurious hotel has appointed Vikas Nagar as their new Hotel Manager. With rich experience of over 18 years in luxury hospitality, Vikas is an influential hotelier bringing his expansive industry knowledge to lead this magnificent hotel.

A well-acclaimed hospitality virtuoso, Vikas is known for his strategic vision, skilled leadership and ability to handle operations of different scales. In his new role, he will be spearheading Pilibhit House’s hotel operations and will play a pivotal role in planning and executing strategies that are aimed at ensuring the warmth and hospitality that Taj is known for alongside delivering services and experiences to generate revenue growth. With in-depth knowledge and work experience in culinary operations, he will ensure the highest standards of food and beverage service are being implemented with exciting changes already in line.

Commenting on his joining, Vikas Nagar, Hotel Manager, Pilibhit House, Haridwar-IHCL SeleQtions said- “I am delighted to embark on this new journey with the dynamic and passionate team at Pilibhit House. With a deep understanding of spiritual destinations, I aim to incorporate my previous years of experience and learning to elevate this soul-stirring destination. I’m grateful to be leading operations of this highly reputed hotel and look forward to making Pilibhit House the most sought-after hotel”.

Starting his prestigious career with The Grand, New Delhi, Vikas went on to become a seasoned Taj professional. Vikas joined the IHCL organisation in 2008 at Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions where he grew from a Captain to a Restaurant Manager before being promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. After ably leading the Food & Beverage team, Vikas was elevated to Operations Manager of the hotel. Before joining Pilibhit House, he was associated with the Taj Ganges and Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi. In his extensive career, he has been at the forefront of hosting global-scale events such as the G20 summit, and SCO summit and successfully led bespoke catering for national events such as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and hosted many dignitaries, celebrities and high-importance guests. A visionary by nature, he has won many awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career. Further, he has a proven track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and ensuring brands run in a profitable position without compromising on the quality of services.

Vikas completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in English Literature from C.C.S University, Meerut. Further, he holds a professional Diploma in Food and Beverage from Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi. A firm believer in service philosophy, Vikas aims towards making Pilibhit House Uttarakhand’s most preferred luxury destination. Known for his people management and strong leadership skills, he has always capitalized on the right opportunities at the right time to drive intensive growth for his brands.