Appointment | Le Meridien Hyderabad appoints Vaibhav Sagar as general manager

Le Meridien Hyderabad appoints Vaibhav Sagar as general manager

Under his dynamic leadership, team-building skills, comprehensive knowledge of international standard service procedures, and a strong background in sales and marketing, the team will be able to provide strategic depth to the property.

Vaibhav Sagar has been appointed as the general manager for Le Meridien Hyderabad. Sagar has earlier served as the GM for the Radisson hotel in Agra before joining Marriott International. Being an accomplished hotelier, he brings 15 years of hospitality experience to this Bleisure hotel. In his current leadership role, Sagar will be responsible for spearheading operations.

Sagar has an established track record and a vast list of accomplishments at the multilateral level. He has worked for hotel chains such as InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHHR Hospitality, and Radisson Hotel Group.

His significant knowledge in marketing, finance, and dynamic guidance makes him accountable for steering beneficial strategies for Le Meridien Hyderabad. Under his dynamic leadership, team-building skills, comprehensive knowledge of international standard service procedures, and a strong background in sales and marketing, the team will be able to provide strategic depth to the property.

Sagar began his career with Hyatt hotels in 2002, post that he began his journey with banks like IDBI and Kotak Mahindra Bank and he returned back to hospitality with a well-versed experience. He has been accomplished with many recognitions and has successfully positioned many hotels.

Appointment | Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty appoints Rajesh Ramdas as General Manager

His journey with Hyatt started at Hyatt Regency Mumbai in 2010, and he has been the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Ludhiana and Hyatt Regency Kathmandu before he moved south to Grand Hyatt Kochi.

Rajesh Ramdas has been appointed as the General Manager at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty. He is a seasoned hotelier with remarkable tenures at The Leela Kempinski and Burj Al Arab. His journey with Hyatt started at Hyatt Regency Mumbai in 2010, and he has been the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Ludhiana and Hyatt Regency Kathmandu before he moved south to Grand Hyatt Kochi.

He says, “I am thrilled to be part of this grand picturesque waterside property and to lead this vibrant and dynamic team. Together, we look forward to creating memories for our guests and colleagues, alike. With the pandemic almost on the wane, I believe there is a lot we can achieve for the city of Kochi as a destination, hand in hand.”

He completed his Hotel Management from Mangalore University and subsequently been part of courses at Cornell University and Harvard Business Publishing. He is a lover of fiction and enjoys traveling.

Appointment | Jakir Hussain is the Food and Beverage Manager at Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway

He will maximize employee productivity, integrate Food and Beverage trends into the hotel’s latest culinary offerings, and align Food and Beverage activities to maintain smooth operations

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway has appointed Jakir Hussain as the Food and Beverage Manager. He brings over 14 years of professional expertise in the hospitality industry which includes converting strategic direction to quantifiable results with a focus on day-to-day operations. His areas of operations will be to maximize employee productivity, integrate Food and Beverage trends into IHG culinary offerings, spearhead Food and Beverage operations and align Food and Beverage activities in tandem with maintaining smooth operations.

Prior to joining Holiday Inn Chennai, Jakir established his career with leading prominent brands such as The Oberoi Hotels and Marriot Hotels and Resorts. Throughout his hospitality journey, his focus has been on guest reputation, planning and implementation of unique event concepts, and increase in department profitability.

Apart from being a travel enthusiast and Graduate with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from Asia pacific institute of hotel management Ahmedabad, Jakir enjoys spending quality time with family in his leisure time.

Accor appoints Laure Morvan as Chief Development Officer for India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey region

She will be leading the development team and strategic expansion of the group across India, Middle east, Africa and Turkey

Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 420 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has appointed Laure Morvan as Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead the development team driving the Group’s strategic expansion while consolidating its leading position in the region. 

Laure Morvan brings almost 20 years of experience and expertise in hotel development, marketing and project management in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. She relocated to Singapore in 2012 to drive the development efforts across Asia Pacific in the luxury and premium segments, leading up to her latest role as Vice President Development Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific, which saw her driving the relationship on some notable and iconic projects including Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel and Serviced Residences, SO Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Residences and Sofitel Singapore City Center.

“It is a great honor for us to welcome back Laure into our region!” said Mark Willis, CEO of Accor India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. “Her extensive experience within Accor and her market know-how make her an expert in her field and a true asset to the region. I am confident that with her on our Executive Committee, we will accelerate our expansion in the region while consolidating our position as leaders in the regional and global hospitality arena.” 

Laure is returning to familiar land, having spent eight years in the Middle East previously, where she had the opportunity to explore and build strong relationships with key owners, and contributed greatly to the development of the group through the signing and opening of projects across various segments including landmark properties such as the Sofitel Dubai Downtown and Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery to name a few.

In her new role, Laure aims to maintain the momentum in signings by targeting development across all segments, but notably accelerating development levers of Accor such as all-inclusive, lifestyle, collection brands, branded residences and extended stay.

“I am very pleased to be back in Dubai and continue my journey with Accor as Chief Development Officer for the group in the region, and consequently joining an incredible team of developers with whom I look forward to working and accomplishing great projects with” mentioned Laure Morvan, CDO for India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey for Accor.

Accor currently operates 420 properties (over 93,000 keys) across India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey with another 190 properties (over 40,000 keys) in the pipeline.

Appointment | Renest Bandhavgarh Meadows appoints Mayur Shinde as Resort Manager

He will be responsible for business development, reporting and status sharing, day to day resort operations, experience sharing with guests, photography discussions and story sessions at the resort

Mayur Shinde has been appointed as the new Resort manager at Renest Bandhavgarh Meadows. In his new role, he will be responsible for business development, reporting and status sharing, day to day resort operations, experience sharing with guests, photography discussions and story sessions and providing the Renest guest experience to all the guests at resort.

A keen wildlife photographer, Mayur’s love for all things wildlife, enthusiasm to share knowledge with travelers and exceptional people management skills made him a perfect candidate for this role. As a new-age hotel chain, Renest Hotels and Resorts focuses primarily on the guest experience. A manager like Mayur not only helps enhance the guest experience but also goes the extra mile to add a personal touch to the warm hospitality Renest offers.

Appointment | Doubletree by Hilton Jaipur Amer appoints Kunal Sabharwal as Director of Sales

He will closely work with the core sales team as well to enhance brand visibility and drive revenue for the segment.

DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer has appointed Kunal Sabharwal as the Director of Sales. In his new role, he will work towards optimizing hotel revenue performance across the verticals of Room Sales, Social and MICE business as well as spearheading Sales and Marketing teams and focus on key account management, strategic planning and business development. He will closely work with the core sales team as well to enhance brand visibility and drive revenue for the segment.

Kunal is armed with an experience of 20 years across international hotel brands like ITC Hotels, IHG Hotels, Radisson Hotel group and Accor. Prior to this assignment, he worked as a Cluster Director of Sales and overlooked the sales and revenue growth strategies.

Speaking on his new role, Kunal said, “I am honored to join DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer and look forward to achieving new heights of success for the hotel. In line with the hotel’s growth plans, I am committed to attracting new markets and growing the hotel’s reputation.

Neeraj Maharshi, General Manager, DoubleTree Hilton Jaipur Amer  said, “We are delighted to have Kunal on board and we are quite confident and assured with his expertise and diverse skill set, he will play a crucial role in helping us to convert our business objectives, as we continue to innovate and grow.

On a personal front, Kunal is a traveler by nature and enjoys singing.

Appointment | Gautam Chhabra is Director of Sales of the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott Faridabad Aravalli Resort

He will direct and oversee high-value projects and drive business through integration and transition to elevate occupancy rates and overall business demand

An accomplished professional with several years of experience, Gautam Chhabra joins the soon-to-be-launched Courtyard by Marriott Faridabad Aravalli Resort as Director of Sales. He would be amongst the youngest sales leaders to take on this role, having previously worked with the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, as an Associate Director of Sales for over 2 years.  In his current profile he will direct and oversee high-value projects and drive business through integration and transition to elevate occupancy rates and overall business demand.

Gautam began his career began as a Sales Coordinator at the JW Marriott Chandigarh, from where he took his initial first steps in hospitality, since then there was no looking back. Holding various positions from a Sales Executive to a Sales Center Manager, Gautam’s hard work and dedication has led him to now become a Director of Sales. Prior to that he also gained extensive over-seas experience as an Assistant Sales Manager at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai where he was responsible for driving Indian weddings and banquet sales for the hotel.

With a sharp and focused mind-set that sees every challenge as a learning , he believes in driving powerful sales and marketing strategies to boost Rev Par and steer improvements in occupancy rates and the overall sales business in charged market settings. He is a firm believer in moving forward as a team, and ensures his immediate team members are driven, focused and passionate when it comes to hitting a milestone or setting new benchmarks.  Working the fine balance between work and personal time, beyond his work Gautam loves spending time with family and friends, cooking, watching movies and most importantly traveling. Has done 08 solo trips internationally and is constantly researching his next destination to explore.

Appointment | Kishore Tadikamalla joins Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR as Food and Beverage Manager

Commencing his career at Hyderabad’s TGI Fridays, he has been associated with Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Accor, Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts, Le Meridien, and JW Marriott hotels

Kishore Tadikamalla has been recently appointed as the new Food and Beverage Manager at Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR. He has around 11 years of experience working with major chains of hotels and restaurants around the country. 

Commencing his career at TGI Fridays in Hyderabad, Kishore has been a part of premium hotels like Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Accor, Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts, Le Meridien, JW Marriott and many more. From being a Guest Service Associate, Mixologist, to Beverage and Venue Manager, Kishore through his conscientious work and dedication is now the Food and Beverage Manager at Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott ORR Bengaluru.

In his current position, Kishore would be responsible for overlooking the operations of all the outlets at this 5-star dual-branded property.

Kishore not only is an experienced professional in the field of Hospitality but is also a magician by passion. He has won many accolades like the Best Indian Entertainer 2005, People Magician Award 2009, Pro Mentalists of India 2015 to name a few. He also enjoys listening to music and enhancing his skills in the art of mixology.

Appointment | Gaurav Tokas joins as Front Office Manager at Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences

He endeavors to elevate guest experiences at Hyatt Regency Pune Hotels and Residences, using his years of experience and knowledge in the industry.

Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences is pleased to welcome Gaurav Tokas who will take on the role of Front Manager of this premier 5-star property effective 10th of January 2022.

Gaurav began his career 13 years ago as a management trainee with Taj Hotels. Throughout his career, Gaurav has worked in different capacities with renowned names in the hospitality sector such as Radisson Hotels, the Intercontinental Group, and Marriott Group. Gaurav’s last stint was as Front Office Manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji, Goa, before taking on the new assignment of Front Office Manager, at the Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences.

On joining, Gaurav states, “Hyatt is a great place to work. Excited and looking forward to a great & fruitful career with the organization!”

Exuding energy, enthusiasm, and passion, Gaurav’s endeavor is to elevate guest experiences at Hyatt Regency Pune Hotels and Residences, using his years of experience and knowledge in the industry.

Apart from work, Gaurav is an avid traveler and dreams of one day conquering Mount Everest and traveling the world. Apart from traveling, Gaurav is a family man and loves spending quality time with his family and newborn son.

Appointment | Cajetan Dsouza is the Food and Beverage Manager at The Ambassador Mumbai

He earlier worked with Sarovar Hotels in the same capacity

Cajetan Dsouza has joined The Ambassador Mumbai as Food and Beverages Manager. He has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Before joining here, he was working with the Sarovar Group in the same capacity. Armed with a diploma in hospitality and an MBA in hospitality, he joined the Marriott group as Food and Beverage assistant. Later he moved to ITC Parel. He also worked in Italy for a while before heading back to his motherland.

Cajetan brings with him an expertise in planning, forecasting and budgeting the revenues for the Food and Beverage Department. He has experience in enhancing revenue by re-organizing business direction towards profitability, visibility and growth. An enterprising leader with excellent interpersonal, planning, communication and problem-solving skills, Cajetan believes in the value of team work.

Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa appoints Kittali H.V. as Director of Engineering

Kittali H.V. has been appointed as the new Director of Engineering of Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa. With an illustrious career spanning over 21 years and having spearheaded this domain with exclusive hospitality brands in India, Kittali will be leading the conceptualisation of systems at both the Goa properties.

Kittali has been creating successful concepts and consistent systems for various hotels. He has been felicitated with numerous awards for his contribution in the field of engineering by multiple prominent hospitality brands. He is an alumnus of Goa Board of technical education and graduated in the year 1997 from Government Polytechnic College, Althino, Panaji- Goa.

On the appointment, Ranju Singh – Complex General Manager, Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa stated, “We are delighted to welcome Kittali to the forefront of our engineering team. With a seasoned expert like him, we only see great innovations and advancements across our concepts that will create a benchmark in the hospitality industry.”

“A new opportunity is always an interesting challenge to work on. As a former part of the Accor Group, I am drawn in the direction of energy the brand brings out. I am looking forward to supporting the crew with the experience I have garnered over the years”, said Kittali H. V. – Director of Engineering, Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa.

Pavan Krishna joins as Executive Housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences

Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences has appointed Pavan Krishna Pusuluri as an Executive Housekeeper.

Pavan has more than 18 years in the field of housekeeping. Throughout his career, He has worked with a host of renowned names in hospitality such as the JW Marriott, Juhu, The Hilton in Gatwick, London, Intercontinental, New Delhi, and Taj Palace, New Delhi to name a few. Pavan’s last stint was with JLL wherein he took up the role of Facility Manager at Amazon, before taking on the new assignment of Executive Housekeeper, at the Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel and Residences.

Throughout his career, Pavan has won multiple accolades such as ‘The Brand Ambassador award’ when working with The Westin Hyderabad, Mindspace, “The Best employee award” and “The performance award” whilst at the Hilton Gatwick Hotel, London.

On joining, Gaurav states, “I am very excited to join Hyatt Regency Pune as Hyatt is a vibrant brand to work with. Hyatt cares for people and I am happy to be part of the team!”

Apart from work, Pavan enjoys his cricket. Not only is he an avid fan of the game, but also enjoys playing a stoke or two in his leisure time. He is also fond of traveling and exploring new places.

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks has appointed Akanksha Patnaik as the Executive Housekeeper.

Akanksha Patnaik appointed Executive Housekeeper at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

BANGALORE, KARNATAKA: Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks has appointed Akanksha Patnaik as the Executive Housekeeper.

Akanksha is a goal oriented professional who brings close to 11-years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having contributed to reputed brands like The Lalit, Hyatt, and IHG, she is known to demonstrate excellent customer relations and team management skills. Some of the primary responsibilities in her last assignment included supervising daily Housekeeping operations, building strong relationships with hotel guests and managing human resource activities required to support housekeeping team.

With a proven track record of working with a positive attitude, Akanksha commenced her hospitality journey with Trident Bandra Kurla after finishing her graduation from Institute for Technology and Management, Navi Mumbai. Following a four year stint with The Lalit Hotels where she handled several managerial roles, Patnaik moved to the Hyatt group in 2016 before moving to Bangalore in 2022. She briefly worked with IHG hotels in New Delhi prior to joining Hilton bangalore Emabassy GolfLinks.

Commenting on her new role, Akanksha says, “Getting to be a part of 100 year old company is an honour for me. My focus will primarily include accentuating guest experience at the hotel, contribute positively towards overall financial goals and work effectively to ensure product upliftment.”

Adroit at learning and adapting to any culture and business environments, Patnaik loves gymming and cycling in her free time.

Rotana Hotels has a new corporate director of Fn'B

Rotana Hotels has appointed a new corporate director of F&B to supercharge the home-grown brand’s food and beverage presence. Miguel Silva has been selected for the role, of an Fn’B expert previously posted at Grosvenor House Dubai.

In his new role, Silva will work across some 112 hotels, developing new restaurant concepts while also maintaining existing Fn’B footprints.

Commenting on the announcement, Jarrett Beaulieu, corporate vice president of food & beverage of Rotana, said: “Silva’s appointment represents our continued efforts to provide our guests with memorable experiences across our F&B venues. His extensive experience in the food & beverage industry will bring about even more diverse offerings, exciting companywide promotions and a fresh approach to team training and service delivery.”

Silva added: “I am excited to join Rotana – a brand renowned for its extensive and superlative F&B portfolio. With over 200 unique venues, Rotana has proved to be a leader in the F&B industry with many restaurants conceptualized and created by the group itself and I look forward to working on new concepts and projects continuing the brand’s promise of delivering outstanding service.”

Silva brings close to 20 years of experience to the position. Between 2021 and 2022 he was at Grosvenor House Dubai as director of F&B, working at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah in the same position before that.

From 2015 to 2018, he was also operations manager of Grosvenor House Dubai and an F&B manager within Merlin Entertainments in 2015. Here, he was responsible for F&B within Legoland Hotel.

Marriott International appoints Ranju Alex as Area Vice President, South Asia

Ranju takes over the role from Neeraj Govil who relocated to Singapore after being appointed Senior Vice President of Operations for Asia Pacific last year

Marriott International Inc. has promoted Ranju Alex as its Area Vice President for the South Asia region. Ranju takes over the role from Neeraj Govil who relocated to Singapore after being appointed Senior Vice President of Operations for Asia Pacific (excluding China) last year. As a key member of Marriott International’s leadership think tank, Ranju will be based in Mumbai and oversee the company’s operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Ranju will be responsible for creating and executing a strategic road map that will focus on establishing brand positioning and effectively expanding market share of the Marriott portfolio in South Asia.  Prior to this appointment, Ranju was the Market Vice President for West India.

Market Vice President Gaurav Singh who based in Bengaluru will oversee South and East India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Marriott has also appointed Arun Kumar as Market Vice President overseeing North India, Nepal and Bhutan. Arun will be based in Gurgaon.

Rajeev Menon, President Asia Pacific (excluding China) said, “I am delighted that Ranju has taken on this role to lead our business operations across South Asia as we focus on leading the business recovery across the region. Her extensive hospitality experience and strong leadership skills will allow us to leverage the strength of our brands as we continue to innovate and grow across the region”.

Ranju has over 28 years of hospitality experience and is a 12-year veteran with Marriott International.  Ranju is an alumnus of IHM Kolkata and started her hospitality career with Oberoi group of hotels. Ranju joined Marriott International in 2010 as the General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi, she then moved on to the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa as General Manager in 2013. Her hands on leadership style, a laser-sharp focus on business results and her ability to lead diverse teams saw her promoted senior roles overseeing East India, Bhutan and Bangladesh. In 2019, Ranju was promoted to Market Vice President of South India and Sri Lanka.

Aside from championing diversity and women empowerment across several international platforms, she is a health and fitness enthusiast who loves tennis and swimming, as much as she loves showcasing her culinary skills for her friends and family.  Traveling is another hobby, as this allows her to spend quality time with her two children and husband.  Ranju is an avid reader and is also passionate about her charity causes that she supports. Marriott International‘s current portfolio in the South Asia region features 139 properties (managed and franchised) and over 25,000 rooms across 38 cities.

Appointment | Syed Sumsudeen is Financial Controller at Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway

He will be responsible for ensuring that hotel’s financial controls are healthy and the correct internal systems are in place to support this growth

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway announced the appointment of Syed Sumsudeen as its Financial Controller. As a dynamic team leader, he brings a decade of skill set in accounts and financial management experience from brands like Marriot, Accor, and Radisson and will be seen in administrating the finances of the hotel.

In his current role as the Financial Controller, he will be responsible for ensuring that hotel’s financial controls are healthy and the correct internal systems are in place to support this growth. Having completed in MBA in Finance Syed handled and coordinated all types finance operations including statements and expenses.

While being a passionate cricket player, Commenting on his appointment, Syed said, “I am very excited to be part of Team Holiday Inn Chennai and look forward to driving the team in achieving the organizational goals through driving the financial performances”.

Appointment | Monica Rawat is Executive Housekeeper at Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway appointed Monica Rawat as the new Executive House keeper. Monica will be instrumental in further enhancing the procedures of ‘IHG Clean Promise’ program at the hotel, which ensure the utmost safety and hygiene for guest’s associates across all functions.

Brining a decade of work experience in hospitality industry with eminent brands such as The Park, IHG, and TAJ Hotels, Monica has a proven track record in achieving the highest guest satisfaction and strategic approach towards problem solving and team management.

Monica mentioned “I am thrilled to embark upon this journey and be presented with this opportunity”.

Appointment | Novotel IBIS Chennai announces promotions and appointments to its senior leadership team

The promotions are Bala Murali as Food and Beverage Manager, Chef Saravanan Ranganathan as an Executive Chef and Shreesh Mishra as the Front Office Manager

Novotel ibis Chennai OMR is pleased to announce the promotion of Bala Murali as Food and Beverage Manager. In his new role, he will oversee the Food and Beverage operations at the complex, along with a special focus on guest experience. His role also entails curating innovative experiences for visitors to the complex while nurturing business opportunities. Bala has been part of Accor since 2008, where he has had a successful career at key hotels such as Novotel Hyderabad Airport and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa, to name a few. Bala was a pre-opening team member and has had a vital role in creating the Food and Beverage identity of the complex. In his personal life, Bala is a travel enthusiast and likes to visit sites and heritage temples that are unexplored.

Chef Saravanan Ranganathan was also promoted to the position of Executive Chef, where he will oversee the entire culinary operations at the complex, which includes two restaurants, two bars and lounges, over 4000 square feet of banqueting space and in-room dining.. Chef Saravanan comes with vast culinary experience from working with premium brands such as The Leela Hotels and Resorts and Jumeirah Hotels. He began his tenure with Accor in 2018 as Executive Sous Chef at Novotel ibis Chennai OMR. He is also a passionate food explorer and travels far and wide to explore regional cuisines for inspiration to create new experiences

Shreesh Mishra has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Novotel ibis Chennai OMR. Shreesh began his career with IHG hotels at the Crowne Plaza Kochi. He began his stint with Accor as an Assistant Manager Front Office at Grand Mercure Bengaluru in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks to become the Front Office Manager at Novotel Guwahati in 2018 . He has also been associated with Sayaji Hotels and IHG Hotels. Shreesh’ s current responsibilities include overseeing overall front office operations, with a special emphasis on guest experience and loyalty development, as well as instilling the ALL (Accor Live Limitless) culture in the team. His role is  crucial in managing guest sentiment toward the hotel, while focusing on increasing revenue streams. Shreesh is a Bachelor of Hospitality from the IHMCT and AN, Chennai. He enjoys exploring new and uncharted destinations as an avid traveler.

Appointment | Fairmont Jaipur Elevates Neeraj Sharma as the Food and Beverage Manager

He joined Fairmont Jaipur in September 2020 with a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in the hospitality and Food and Beverage industry

Fairmont Jaipur announced the elevation of Neeraj Sharma as the luxury property’s Food and Beverage Manager. With a rich experience spanning over 15 years, Neeraj Sharma has proven to be a strong pillar for Fairmont Jaipur. He joined Fairmont Jaipur in September 2020 with a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in the hospitality and Food and Beverage industry.

Commenting on the announcement, Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Jaipur said, “Neeraj is a chief resource to Fairmont Jaipur. His exceptional experience in the Food and Beverage industry makes him a master in his domain. For any hotel, Food and Beverage is a key aspect to focus on and with virtuous employee like Neeraj we are certain that with his expertise and diverse skill set, he will pay a crucial role in helping us to translate our business objectives, as we continue to innovate and grow.”

Prior to this stint at Fairmont Jaipur, he has worked with Pullman and Novotel, New Delhi, as the Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. Having completed his education in Hotel Management from JP Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Uttar Pradesh, Sharma is a passionate hotelier, eager to bring new flavors, cuisines and incredible hospitality with unique dining experiences to each guest’s table at Fairmont Jaipur.

Neeraj Sharma comes with immense experience through his roles with leading hospitality chains such as Carnival Cruise Lines, The Leela Palace Chanakyapuri, Shangri-La New Delhi.

Appointment | Tej - B Saru is the new chef de cuisine - Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata

With over two decades of culinary experience, the Nepal-born chef brings vivacious and innovative energy to the hotel’s diverse culinary scene.

With over two decades of culinary experience, Nepal-born chef Tej – B Saru brings vivacious and innovative energy to JW Marriott Kolkata’s diverse culinary scene. In his current role, he has joined as the Oriental specialty chef of Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata. His responsibilities include inculcating novel trends in and around the country and offering the best and most innovative food offerings to the patrons. Chef Tej, a master chef with extensive experience in cooking and curating the ideal dining experience for guests, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Vintage Asia kitchen operations, developing and tailoring menus to suit the guests and the hotel's needs, and ensuring that all

With over two decades of culinary experience, Nepal-born chef Tej – B Saru brings vivacious and innovative energy to JW Marriott Kolkata’s diverse culinary scene. In his current role, he has joined as the Oriental specialty chef of Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata. His responsibilities include inculcating novel trends in and around the country and offering the best and most innovative food offerings to the patrons. Chef Tej, a master chef with extensive experience in cooking and curating the ideal dining experience for guests, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Vintage Asia kitchen operations, developing and tailoring menus to suit the guests and the hotel's needs, and ensuring that all