Abdeali Zoomkawala is the new Head of F&B Operations & Events at Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore

With more than 18 years of rich professional experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Abdeali will bring his wealth of experience and innate skills, to manage restaurant operations and events.

Abdeali started his professional career with The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai and subsequently worked with Trident Mumbai, The Leela Palace Bangalore, The Ritz Carlton Bangalore and Trident Hyderabad. His most recent association was with The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi as Head of Catering Sales.

He will be responsible for the operation of Oakwood's comprehensive F&B outlets - Ozaa (rooftop poolside restaurant specialising in Mediterranean grills), Soul City (a fine dining restaurant specialising in Pan Asian cuisine) and Le Bistro (a European casual dining restaurant).

Commenting on the appointment, Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore said, "We are delighted to have Abdeali Zoomkawala lead our F& B team and look forward to having a very long and fruitful association. With his extensive knowledge of diverse market segments, we are confident Abdeali will bring in unique insights and help increase profitability.”