Appointment | Santosh Kumar Choudhary joins as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
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Santosh Kumar Choudhary joins as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, managed by Shanti Hospitality Management Services, recently announced the joining of Santosh Kumar Choudhary as the Executive Chef. He joins the company with experience of more than 20 years and is all set to elevate the resorts existing reputation as one of the key mountain destinations. Passionate about regional cuisines, Santosh works to source ingredients from local, sustainable producers. A hands-on team member, he is a believer in modern management techniques and encourages practices to improve efficiency.
He started his career as a Trainee Chef in the year 2000 with Clarks Avadh, Lucknow. He then joined Radisson Hotel in Varanasi as a Commis Chef in 2002. In 2003, he got an opportunity to join Fairmont Dubai and relocated to UAE. He has also been part of Chedi Muscat, Sultanate of Oman and Yas Links Abu Dhabi. He relocated to India in 2012 and joined the team at Vivanta by Taj, Madikeri in Karnataka as a Sous Chef.
His first assignment as Executive Chef was in 2014, with the Royal Orchid Golden Suites, Pune and then he joined the pre-opening team of Radisson Lucknow for a short tenure. His last assignment was with Taj Theog Resort & Spa in Shimla, as Executive Chef, where he was instrumental in setting up the entire culinary operations.
“I am thrilled to take on this role with Hyatt Hotels Corporation with their only mountain resort property in India. It is a privilege to be joining the exceptionally talented team at Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort and the prestigious Shanti Hospitality Group, particularly as it will give me the chance to work closely with locally supplied ingrdients, showcasing the abundance of fine, seasonal produce available in this beautiful location. I’m extremely excited to expand upon this experience at this scenic location with Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort," says Santosh.
Chowdhury holds a 3-year Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Bhopal & a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Studies from IGNOU, New Delhi. Born and raised in Samastipur, Bihar, he is an extrovert at heart, fond of adventures, loves listening to music, exploring new technology advancements, and enjoys nature walks.
