Karnataka, September 2022: JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa has now hired three new chefs to lead their culinary team. The Executive Sous Chef for the property is now Chef Sumit Rawat. With expertise that go far and beyond just culinary, Chef Sumit possesses a plethora of skills that he uses to overcome the diverse challenges of this field and go above and beyond to make every meal extraordinary. He has worked with Hyatt Regency Mumbai, and Grand Hyatt Goa, and then moved to Marriott International at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield. Chef Sumit brings over a decade of experience to this new property where he leads the kitchen operations throughout the property, oversees all outlets, and maintains and develops the cuisines and concepts of all the outlets among various other responsibilities.

Chef Sangeet is a pastry chef with expertise in pre-opening hotels and standardizing new pastry kitchens as per the latest technologies and food trends. He has a Strong culinary experience of 14 years with leading brands in the industry. He started his culinary journey at The Oberoi Hotels New Delhi and went on to work in Fairmont Hotel and Convention Center Jaipur, JW Marriott hotel and convention center Pune, Hyatt Regency Hotel Ahmedabad, The Leela Ambience, and Gurugram as a Pastry Chef. He rose to become the senior sous chef at The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Bangalore, Karnataka, and The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Gurugram, India, and now has secured the position of executive pastry chef at JW Marriott.  He was a part of the pre-opening team for this 301-rooms property with an Asian restaurant, an all-day dining, an Indian specialty restaurant and a convention center.

East, The Asian kitchen is headed by Indonesian Chef Saiful Agam who has over twenty years of experience behind the wok. He started from humble beginnings as a steward crew and then specialized in Asian cuisine at Niyama Hotel & Resort Maldives. He then worked in Shangri-La Maldives and then became Head Chef of RIN, a Japanese restaurant in Australia. His years of skill and expertise in the Asian specialties will be on display at East with authentic Japanese, Korean and Cantonese cuisine taking modern interpretations. Conversant in English and Indonesian, Chef Saiful is known for his amiable personality. His passion for the culinary arts, an outstanding portfolio of Asian specialties and personable nature make him an extraordinary host at East. 

About JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa is situated within the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, once an ancient hill fortress and the summer retreat of Indian royalty. Within this idyllic setting, the resort aims to fulfil the JW Marriott brand promise to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body and revitalized in spirit. The 301-room resort is nestled in the rolling greens of the 275-acre, award-winning Prestige Golfshire course and luxury residential development, and within a 20-minute drive from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. For more details, visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/blrnh-jw-marriott-bengaluru-prestige-golfshire-resort-and-spa/

About JW Marriott

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard “J.W.” Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are more than 100 JW Marriott hotels in more than 35 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in

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