The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences Welcomes Italian Culinary Maestro Carmine De Filippo

A new flavourful era begins at the legendary haven

Gurugram, January 2024 – Introducing the latest addition to the culinary team at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences - Italian Master Chef Carmine De Filippo. Chef Carmine officially joined The Leela Family on December 12, 2023, bringing with him a remarkable career spanning over 30 years.

With a catering background rooted in the heart of Milan, Chef Carmine De Filippo has nurtured his skills through diverse experiences at renowned establishments worldwide. Chef Carmine's journey has left an unforgettable mark, from his impressive time at the Westin Bangladesh and Malaysia to the prestigious Regency Hotel Kuwait and Kempinski Kenya & Djibouti. Most notably, he recently served as the Italian Master Chef for Kenya & Djibouti, where he showcased his gastronomic prowess since July 2017.

A graduate of the esteemed C.A.P.A.C in Milan, Chef Carmine De Filippo's deep love for cooking arts has been guided through a comprehensive diploma in culinary techniques. His dedication to the craft is evident in every dish he creates, making him a perfect fit for The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences's commitment to delivering luxury and dining perfection like never before.

As Chef Carmine De Filippo takes the steering wheel of The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences’s Italian cuisine offerings, guests can expect a ride fueled with authentic Italian flavours and innovative techniques. This exciting addition to the hotel's story solidifies its reputation as a master in the hospitality industry.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is beyond excited to introduce Chef Carmine to their team. Additionally, the team can't wait to witness the remarkable impact of his solid experiences and cookery skills on their hosting experience.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences appoints Ms. Meenakshi Prabhakar as Director - Human Resources

A step towards having a committed and aligned leadership

Gurugram,2024 – The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is delighted to introduce Ms. Meenakshi Prabhakar as the newly appointed Human Resources Director. Ms.Prabhakar has an extensive 31 years of HR experience. Before joining The Leela Family, she was associated with various reputed brands, including ITC Welcome Group, The Oberoi New Delhi, Radisson Hotel Worldwide, the Grand Hyatt Delhi, Sita World Travel, and Kuoni.

Her journey so far has been filled with exciting challenges and learnings from the changing facets of business and the world around her. Ms. Prabhakar holds an MSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, and has shared her expertise with prestigious brands.

In the HR department, Ms. Meenakshi will have a pivotal role in reorganizing companies, leading HR processes, suggesting inventive HR solutions, and strengthening The Leela Family.

Throughout her career, Ms. Prabhakar has been a driving force in implementing HR policy formulations. Her remarkable achievements include working with numerous of the best-known names in the industry, like IHG Hotels at Crown Plaza Today Gurgaon. Ms. Prabhakar’s primary skill set boasts agreements through collective bargaining and optimizes work efficiency through strategies like piece-rate wages and reduced overtime. She also spent six years with Accor Hotels. Additionally, she successfully established and played a pivotal role in initiating Myriad Hotels in her career span.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences believes that Ms. Prabhakar will assume a pivotal role in human resources, leading strategically and implementing a comprehensive HR approach across the group, which will consistently support and enhance the hotel's broader business strategy by fostering the growth and well-being of its entire workforce.

"I believe that a strong HR function is the key to attracting and retaining top talent. I’m excited to work with The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences team to shape the future and make a positive impact on the business and lives of our highly valued employees and stakeholders," said Ms. Prabhakar.

Ms. Prabhakar’s appointment takes effect immediately, and she is well-prepared to steer the hotel’s HR department by ensuring that it aligns with the organization's ambitious trajectory of rapid expansion, bolstering efficiency and culture of professionalism.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences announces Jaideep Anand as new Vice President & GM

With an extensive experience of almost three decades with the brand, Jaideep has demonstrated an accomplishing record in improving hotel performances and offering unmatched luxury nuances

An industry veteran with over four decades of experience, Jaideep Anand has been associated with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts since 1995. He oversaw the turnarounds of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi and The Leela Ambience Gurugram before moving to The Leela corporate office as Vice President – Development and Pre-Opening. He has led the pre-opening tasks for The Leela Palace Jaipur, The Leela Gandhinagar and The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, managing pre-opening teams and ensuring that these properties reflect The Leela brand across all touch points.

Prior to joining The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, Jaideep held the position of Vice President and General Manager at The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre Complex.

He has previously also worked with The Oberoi Hotels and Ananda in the Himalayas.