Nest Jaipur appoints Navneet Shekhawaat as Head Chef

He will also take care of the Food and beverage production, kitchen planning, and Food and Beverage cost-management of Nest Jaipur

Nest Jaipur is delighted to announce the appointment of Navneet Shekhawaat, as the Head Chef of this exquisite luxurious boutique hotel.

Bringing on the table his expertise, Navneet is all set to oversee the culinary management of the resort property located in the outskirts of Jaipur. He will also take care of the Food and beverage production, kitchen planning, and Food and Beverage cost-management of Nest Jaipur. In addition to these, his responsibilities include important tasks such as managing the chefs and staff of the kitchenette, approving food before it goes to the customers’ table and supervising the preparation of a variety of scrumptious dishes.

Talking about the appointment, Sanchit Gupta, Managing Director, Nest Jaipur said, “We are pleased to appoint Navneet as the Head chef as his vast experience as a corporate chef will help us taking our Food and Beverage offerings to the next level. I am sure that he will implement both his skills as a food expert and business strategist to support Jaipur Nest to create a unique space in this highly competitive market.”

He began his career as a trainee. With his strong perseverance and dedication, he has risen himself to become a corporate chef of large hotel chains. In his vast career of 19 years, he was associated with big hotels such as Babylon Group of Hotels, Taj Group of Hotels, Shangri-La Group of Hotels, Sarovar Group of Hotels and Royal Orchid. In his past organizations, he showcased his expertise in hospitality management, Food and Beverage production, staff management, cost control, planning menus, helping in brand promotion, and supervising budget for payroll, and kitchen facilities.  His experiences range from developing strategies, service standards, curating operational policies, and monitoring the entire day-to-day operation. In addition to this he has got a strong foundation in keeping a close track of the entire operation from procurement and maintenance of inventory level for seamless function.

Expressing his happiness to work with Nest Jaipur, Navneet Shekhawaat said that, “I am happy to join Nest Jaipur. After working with big hotel chains, I am sure that serving domestic and international guests will be thrilling in Pink City. I look forward to working with the talented Food and beverage team and contributing to the business growth of Nest Jaipur.”

As head chef of the property, he will also be responsible for culinary staff’s training, curating menus and layout for price, signature dishes creation, performance assessment, budgeting and cost control with effective output.

Sunil Khera is now the Area General Manager at Hometel Chandigarh

He joined Sarovar hotels in Feb 2021 as General Manager for the Sarovar-owned unit Hometel Chandigarh and was recently promoted as Area General Manager

Hometel Chandigarh promoted Sunil Khera as Area General Manager. Sunil Khera brings with him a rich experience of three decades in the Hospitality Industry. Aluminum of Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Lucknow affiliated With National Council for Hotel Management Pusa, New Delhi.

His first assignment was with Hotel Leela Kempinski, Mumbai and throughout his journey in the hospitality industry he has worked with Brands like ITC Hotels; Richie Rich Hotels; Hotel President; IHG Hotels, and Fortune Park Hotels Ltd by ITC. He joined Fortune Park Hotels Ltd in 2007 at Ludhiana as GM for a pre-opening Hotel and was awarded a corporate role at Fortune Corporate office Gurgaon to spearhead Pre-openings of the upcoming Hotels in 2018.

He joined Sarovar Hotels in Feb 2021 as General Manager for the Sarovar-owned unit Hometel Chandigarh and was recently promoted as Area General Manager.

Shyamkrishnan A is the new Cluster Revenue Manager at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore and Hyatt Place Hampi

In his new role, Shyamkrishnan will be responsible for driving both strategic and tactical initiatives for maximising revenue growth for the properties

Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore has appointed Shyamkrishnan A, as the new Cluster Revenue Manager. Shyamkrishnan will be responsible for 2 of the brand’s iconic properties in Karnataka – Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore and Hyatt Palace Hampi.

Over the course of his 14 year career, ShyamKrishnan has led successful revenue strategies for eminent hospitality brands such as Babylon Rotana, Gevora Hotels (Tallest Hotel in the world) in Dubai, Grand Excelsior Hotel Dubai, Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad and Vivanta by Taj Trivandrum.

In his new role, Shyamkrishnan will be responsible for driving both strategic and tactical initiatives for maximising revenue growth for the properties. He will work closely with various teams in determining pricing strategy, creating striking promotions and identifying new business opportunities focusing on the overall revenue generation.

Shyamkrishnan is a graduate in Hotel management from Munnar Catering College and after completing his Masters in Tourism Management from Tourism Management Institute of Singapore, he embarked on his professional journey in hospitality.

Shayamkrishnan on his appointment said, “Hyatt is a brand that is very close to my heart and this is my second stint with the group. I have always admired the progressive culture of the brand in encouraging its teams to implement fresh ideas and strategies. I am excited to bring in my knowledge and experience earned through the years working with revenue generation teams across some of the finest hotels in India and the Middle East.

Outside of his work, Shyamkrishnan is a football buff and an ardent Sci-fi fan.

Viraj Kadam is appointed as the Executive Housekeeper for The Westin Mumbai Garden City

In his new role, he will strive to lead his team in maintaining and further enhancing the cleanliness and safety standards of the hotel

Viraj Kadam, a valuable asset to the Housekeeping team at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, has been promoted to the role of Executive Housekeeper.

Viraj always goes the extra mile to deliver inspired service and thus this accomplishment comes as no surprise! Viraj has been associated with The Westin Mumbai Garden City for the last five years joining as Deputy Housekeeper in August 2017. With his sheer determination and relentless spirit of learning, he has been promoted to Executive Housekeeper recently, at the age of just 30! In his new role and responsibility, he will strive to lead his team in maintaining and further enhancing the cleanliness and safety standards of the hotel in order to sustain the highest rank in the Asia Pacific region. 

Viraj has been a part of the industry since 2010. Having started his career with Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai as a Housekeeping Associate, he successfully climbed the ladder getting promoted to Executive and then Assistant Manager Housekeeping in no time. 

A warm and intuitive personality, Viraj is constantly working to elevate the guests’ experiences with his attention to quality and detail. He envisions delivering a stay experience to the guests, that’s not just delightful and comfortable but also memorable. 

Sitansu Kar is now the Assistant Finance Controller at Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport

Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Assistant Finance Controller – Sitansu Kar.

He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Utkal University. Sitansu has joined them from Le Meridian Mahabaleshwar. He was associated with organizations like Marriott India (different properties), Shangri La Bangalore, Fortune Inn Exotica Pune and Mayfair Palm Beach Resort Orissa.

He is passionate about travelling and swimming during his free time.

Ravi Mehta joins Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport as the Front Office Manager

Ravi Mehta

Front Office Manager

Mr. Mehta has previously been associated with brands such as The Hilton Newbury - London, The Fern, The Resort, and Fort Jadhavghad

Ravi Mehta has recently been appointed as Front Office Manager for Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport.

His previous assignment before becoming part of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Airport was with The Sarovar Group, Mumbai where he was heading Room Operations. He bagged the ‘Director of Rooms of the Year award at the 11th Hotelier India Awards 2019. Mr. Mehta has previously been associated with brands such as The Hilton Newbury – London, The Fern, The Resort, and Fort JadhavGHAD.

Ravi Mehta has completed his post-graduation in hospitality from Ealing Hammersmith & West London College, UK and has an overall experience of 14 years. His expertise in customer satisfaction and commitment to excellence showcases a leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen.

Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport under the leadership of VP Ajoy Balakrishna and hotel manager Jenvie Peters consists of seasoned professionals including Javedakhtar Sayyad -Executive Chef,  Dawood Qureshi, Head of Sales and Marketing and Pawan Poojari Housekeeping Manager.

Mihir Dwivedi is now the Front Office Manager at Courtyard by Marriott, Agra

Courtyard By Marriott, Agra appointed Mihir Dwivedi as their Front Office Manager. He will be responsible for driving the operations of front office and handling guest relations.

Mihir brings over 10+ years of experience with hotel chains like The Oberoi Group, Ritz Carlton and The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. He is a graduate from IHM, Meerut and started his career in 2009 with The Oberoi, Group. In his last assignment was with The Leela Palace, Chennai he served as the Assistant Front Office Manager between April, 2019 till March, 2022.

Mihir is excited about his new role with Courtyard By Marriott, Agra and will bring with him experience of turning guest experience and will also be instrumental in driving daily operations. His commitment and dynamism coupled with focusing on business development will surely contribute to the overall success of the hotel.

Le Meridien, Jaipur Resort and Spa appointed Prashant Tripathi as Director of Sales and Marketing

Le Meridien, Jaipur Resort and Spa appointed Prashant Tripathi as Director of Sales and Marketing

Le Meridien Jaipur Resort and Spa announced the appointment of Prashant Tripathi as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Prashant will be responsible for leading strategic sales, marketing and business operations and overlook all aspects of the sales and marketing department.

Prashant completed his MBA from Sinhgad Institutes, Pune. An experienced, result-oriented sales and marketing professional with a demonstrated history of over 12 years excelling in the luxury hospitality sector. Prior to this Prashant has worked with reputed luxury hotel chains and has also played an integral role in establishing and strengthening the sales and marketing vertical for Sheraton Grand Palace, Indore on his last stint.

Prashant possesses a strong business acumen and seeks to work towards implementing strategies to elevate the brand presence and deliver profitability to the stakeholders. His key expertise lies in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies, achieving revenue goals and monitoring the financial performance of the department. Training has always been one of his strong suits which has contributed to being able to upskill the team for better performance and growth.

At the Le Meridien, Jaipur Resort and Spa, Prashant will work towards driving the hotels revenue performance and brand positioning in a highly competitive landscape. “I am honoured to be a part of the Le Meridien, Jaipur Resort & Spa family and look forward to working with the seasoned team members to create experiences and foster connections for our esteemed guests,” said Prashant Tripathi.

Amit Dash joins Goa Marriott Resort and Spa as Executive Chef

He will be responsible for planning, supervising, and managing the entire kitchen operations

Amit Dash has been appointed as Executive Chef at Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. An accomplished chef with a high passion to create delectable recipes to please every palate, he brings his rich expertise to Goa Marriott Resort and Spa.

He will be responsible for planning, supervising, and managing the entire kitchen operations including procurement and maintenance of inventory levels for smooth functioning of all operations.

An International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata graduate, Amit has over 18 years of extensive culinary experience. He has worked his way through culinary discipline holding various positions across leading brands such as Taj Hotels by IHCL, ITC Hotels, Marriott International, and Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts., Maldives.

“In my new role as Executive Chef of India’s first Marriott property, Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, “I look forward to taking on the exciting challenge of introducing new concepts to Goa Marriott Resort and Spa Food Beverage outlets while ensuring the use of quality ingredients and procuring locally from Goa’s native agricultural tradition,” said Chef Amit.

During his leisure time, Amit enjoys traveling to unusual places, trying local cuisine, and writing about his experiences.

Manikandan TG elevated as Director of Sales at Grand Mercure Mysore

Manikandan TG elevated as Director of Sales at Grand Mercure Mysore

Grand Mercure Mysore announced the elevation of Manikandan TG as the Director of Sales. With a rich experience spanning over 16 years, Manikandan has proved to be a strong pillar in Grand Mercure Mysore. In his role, he will be responsible for the Sales, Revenue and marketing management of the hotel, its staff, and guests.

“Having begun his journey as a Sales Manager, Manikandan has shown great dedication to his duties, which has helped him advance quickly and take up further responsibilities. Manikandan has been extremely instrumental in enhancing the hotel sales and revenues and we are certain with his expertise and perseverance, he will play a crucial role in meeting Hotel’s future goals.” says Sunaina Manerker, General Manager, Grand Mercure Mysore.

Manikandan began his career with VCI hospitality Ltd as a Team Leader Sales, later joining an International hospitality chain and thus beginning his career in the industry. He has upskilled himself with many certifications and trainings in the arena of business development, sales and revenue management, crisis management etc.

In his free time Manikandan enjoys Traveling and Explore local Cuisine

Jitendra Sharma is now the General Manager of Lords Plaza, Jaipur

Jitendra Sharma has been appointed as General Manager at Lords Plaza Jaipur. He is a seasoned Hospitality professional with 19 (Nineteen) years of experience.

Well versed with the business of hospitality, Mr Sharma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and credits his acumen to the knowledge he acquired from the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Udaipur (Rajasthan), which awarded him with a diploma certificate.

His career graph has seen him initially in the role of a Guest Assistant at Hotel Oberoi Udaivilas from where he progressed to Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur as Guest Service Supervisor, ITC Fortune Landmark as Asst Housekeeping Manager (Unit Head), and then to Sarovar Hometel, Chandigarh joined as Executive Housekeeper.

Moving forward, Mr Sharma got an opportunity with Justa Rajputana Resort, Udaipur, where he adorned the role of an Operations Manager and then to Lords Plaza, Jaipur as a General Manager. And again, his second Inning with Justa Rajputana Resort, (The Amargarh Resort) Udaipur as a General Manager.

Now, in 2022, he has been welcomed by Lords Hotels and Resorts to take charge of Lords Plaza Jaipur as its General Manager and is managing operations of the same unit.

Jaheer Abbas joins as Talent and Culture Manager at Grand Mercure Mysore

In his role, he will be responsible for the talent acquisition and management, employee welfare and engagement

Jaheer Abbas joins as the Talent and Culture Manager at the hotel Grand Mercure Mysore. In his role, he will be responsible for the talent acquisition and management, employee welfare and engagement. Jaheer brings in over 12 years of experience in the field of Talent – Culture and HR Management. His last assignment before joining Accor was with The Park Hotels, Hyderabad, where he has up skilled himself with many certifications and trainings in the recruitment, training and development, HRM policy drafting, employee branding etc.

“I’m delighted to have Jaheer as a part of our leadership team. His significant intrinsic human resource skills; a motivator, a communicator, a collaborator will play a pivotal role in continuing with our Heartist Culture.” says Sunaina Manerker, General Manager, Grand Mercure Mysore.

In his free time Jaheer enjoys playing listing music and cricket.

Appointment | Ryan D’Silva appointed as the General Manager, Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi

Ryan D’Silva is appointed as the General Manager, Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi

Ryan will be responsible for heading and managing the hotel operations and maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction

Ryan D’Silva, General Manager, Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi.

Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi is pleased to welcome Ryan D’Silva as the General Manager. An industry expert, Ryan holds an experience of more than 17 years in the hospitality industry converting strategic vision into measurable results at various hotels.

As the General Manager, Ryan D’Silva will be responsible for heading and managing the hotel operations and maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction. A driven professional, Ryan is extremely passionate about enhancing customer experiences and achieving operational excellence with his team. Prior to joining Hyatt Place Pune Hinjawadi, he served as the Director of Rooms at Park Hyatt, Hyderabad.

He has studied at the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology – Ahmedabad. His passion for the hospitality industry has seen him rapidly rise through several positions within the company, with responsibilities spread across a gamut of functions. Throughout his career, he has worked with various brands of repute, which has made him adroit in hotel operations. In spite of his wealth of experience and knowledge, Ryan D’Silva, strongly believes in delegating to his team members to give them opportunities to learn more and strengthen their core competencies. After all, he says, “I am excited to start a new journey at Hyatt Place Pune and be a part of this dynamic team. As we look forward to a positive future, I feel honored to lead the way.”

Speaking of his appointment, Ryan said, “It is not the wins over the years that I cherish most, but the people I have met along the way and the lifelong friendships I have built through his journey”

When not at work, Ryan enjoys wildlife photography, exploring new places, and trying local cuisines in his free time.

Ritesh Mishra promoted as a Director of Human Resources for DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer and Hilton Jaipur

Ritesh is a veteran in the industry with over 18 years of experience across India and has been part of Hilton for more than seven years

Ritesh Mishra has been promoted as a Director of Human Resources for DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer and Hilton Jaipur. In his new role, Ritesh will continue to support as a strategic business partner to the leadership of properties within the cluster and help enhance performance through proactive relationship management and HR advisory and support through close partnership with Regional and Hotels’ leadership teams with regards to driving Talent Acquisition, Talent Development initiatives, International Mobility, Compensation and Benefits, and standard HR operations matters.

Ritesh is a veteran in the industry with over 18 years of experience across India and has been part of Hilton for more than seven years. He has been associated with renowned hospitality brands like Carlson, Hyatt, and Hilton and played a key role in the successful six pre-opening assignments including DoubleTree by Hilton Agra, Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow, and Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort and DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer.

During his Hilton period, Ritesh launched many best practices. During his tenure, he has received many accolades and recognitions such as “Travel with Purpose” Action Grant in Hilton twice in a row and the Gender Diversity Champion for HGI Lucknow. In his personal life, Ritesh comes from the fast-paced city of Nawabs. He is a mountaineer and a fitness enthusiast. He also likes to practice Zen meditation.

Amit Kumar Thapliyal Appointed as the Head Chef, Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi

Amit Kumar Thapliyal Appointed as the Head Chef, Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi

Hyatt Place Pune, Hinjawadi is pleased to welcome Amit Kumar Thapliyal as the Head Chef. An industry expert, Amit holds an experience of more than 19 years in hospitality industry converting strategic vision into measurable results at various hotels.

As the Head Chef, Amit Kumar Thapliyal will be responsible for heading and managing the hotel operations and maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction. A driven professional, Amit is extremely passionate about enhancing customer experiences and achieving operational excellence with his team. Prior to joining Hyatt Place Pune Hinjawadi, he served as the Executive Chef at Mahindra Holidays Resorts, Udaipur.

He has Bachelor’s in Arts from William Carey University. His passion for the hospitality industry has seen him rapidly rise through several positions within the company, with responsibilities spread across a gamut of functions. Throughout his career, he’s worked with various brands of repute, which has made him an adroit in hotel operations. In spite of his wealth of experience and knowledge, Amit Thapliyal, strongly believes success is the result of self-motivation and enjoys managing his team. After all, he says, “I am delighted to be back with the Hyatt family, where I have spent most of my career. Through my experience and creativity, I will strive to bring Food and Beverage at Hyatt Place Pune to the next level with the help of my team.”

Speaking of his appointment, Amit said, “Delegating to the team members to give them opportunities to learn more and strengthen their core competency is the best way to work effectively and efficiently.”

When not at work, Amit enjoys exploring new places, and exploring different cuisines in his free time.

Appointment | Sahil Joshi is now the Rooms Division Manager at Hilton Jaipur

His most recent position before joining Hilton Jaipur was as the Front Office Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Saket New Delhi

Sahil started his journey with Hilton Hotels in 2018 as a Front Office Manager at Double Tree by Hilton Agra and got transferred to New Delhi Saket in 2021.  

His most recent position before joining Hilton Jaipur was as the Front Office Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Saket New Delhi.

Sahil is a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Shimla where he completed his three-year degree.

Sahil’s motto to live by is: “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go”

On the appointment, Vinodh Ramamurthy, General Manager, Hilton Jaipur stated “Sahil brings with him the experience of turning around guest experience in some challenging hotels and has been instrumental in driving guest experience scores along with the regional champion in India for the last one year. We are happy to welcome Sahil to the Pink City and this appointment underpins our commitment to grow internal talent and provide our team members with ample opportunities to grow and take larger positions within.”

Appointment | JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Appoints Dibyajyoti Majumder as Executive Housekeeper

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Appoints Dibyajyoti Majumder as Executive Housekeeper 

Dibyajyoti Majumder

Mumbai, August 2022: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Dibyajyoti Majumder as Executive Housekeeper at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. In his new role, he will be in charge of directing the overall operations and overseeing the housekeeping department.

Dibyajyoti comes with over 12 years of extensive experience in the field of housekeeping and has worked with renowned hotels across the country. He is known to possess proven abilities in team management and guest relationship management.

In addition to that Dibyajyoti is well-versed with modern housekeeping techniques, implementing strategies, reducing costs and optimizing budgets. He is excellent in resource management and is known for his implementation of safety and hygiene standards within the hotel. He has also achieved business growth objectives in global, regional, and rapid-changing environments and holds to his credit numerous leadership awards from his previous stints.

At the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, he will be instrumental in the overall maintenance of the hotel to enable smooth operations and ensure an elevated experience for guests.

About JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar offers effortless elegance and sophistication. Just a short drive from Mumbai's international and domestic airports, the luxury hotel makes for an ideal destination for business and stay. Our 5-star hotel accommodation features 588 spacious rooms with pillow top beds, marble bathrooms and high-speed Wi-Fi, as well as generous work desks and 24-hour room service. Our Hotel’s dining options reflect the city’s rich culture and culinary tradition. Romano’s, JW Café, JW Lounge and JW Baking Co. showcase the gastronomic prowess of the talent we have at JW Sahar.  Our 29,837 sq.ft. of indoor conventional and meeting spaces are a blend of beauty, authentic hospitality and world-class audio visual services. Spa By JW, the first of its kind in Asia Pacific, extends its host of therapies so one can experience holistic wellness. Visit us online on www.jw mumbai.com. For social media updates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter on @JWSahar. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Plus.

Appointment | Vandita Singh has joined THE FERN HOTELS & RESORTS as General Manager - Marketing & Communication

Vandita Singh has joined THE FERN HOTELS & RESORTS as General Manager - Marketing & Communication.

Vandita brings with her 10+ years of rich and diverse global experience of working with some of the biggest brands in the world like Qatar Airways and Ogilvy and Mather across the Middle East, India and Nepal. She has completed MSc in marketing and management from Lancaster University.

In her career journey, she has contributed to the global success of Qatar Airways with large-scale events, CSR, and sponsorship tie ups with FIFA, AS Roma, FC Bayern Munich, UNICEF, Farnborough air show etc.

She comes with strong roots in the service industry driving multimillion-dollar projects. Her strengths are her strategic and analytical skills with deep marketing knowledge of topline, sponsorships, Market Analysis, Brand positioning, and Digital Marketing.

Vandita is delighted to be moving to take on the leadership role. She is keen on collaborating with the team towards building on the brands performance, while striving to further enhance brand value focussing on a strong brand positioning of the hotels while creating a positive workforce environment.

An ardent traveler, she also enjoys adventure sports, visiting new places, and is a certified scuba diver

ITC Hotels has appointed Deepak Menezes as the new General Manager at the iconic property ITC Windsor, Bengaluru.

Bengaluru, 2022 - ITC Hotels has appointed Deepak Menezes as the new General Manager at the iconic property ITC Windsor, Bengaluru. With over two decades of experience in hospitality, Deepak brings with him an astute sense of business and markets. 

Deepak is a highly dynamic, goal-driven and accomplished professional with luxury hospitality experience in customer service, hotel and resort management, complemented with a proven record of success in pre-opening assignments and overseeing daily hotel operations. He has been associated with ITC Hotels for over 7 years and his previous assignments include a tenure of 5 years and 2 years at ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon and ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata respectively.

In his role as the General Manager at ITC Windsor, he will be responsible for day to day operations and management of the hotel, while leading the teams to drive revenues and increase brand value. With extensive and practical knowledge of Food & Beverage concepts & operations, enhancing guest experiences, product and hotel development, he brings with him the perfect skill set and experience required to carry forward the legacy of ITC Windsor and achieve the desired goals amongst the competition set in the city of Bengaluru.

In his personal time, Deepak likes to indulge in golfing, yoga, gourmet cooking, gardening, listening to slow rock and retro, travelling, meeting people and networking.

Jameson Solomon joins Hilton Chennai as General Manager.

Chennai: Jameson Solomon joins Hilton Chennai as General Manager.

Jameson joins Hilton Chennai, bringing a wealth of knowledge with a focus on strategic management,

F&B, leadership, and marketing.

He has over two decades of experience in the luxury and upscale segment of the hospitality industry

having worked with Hyatt International, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, The Leela Palace Hotels and

Resorts and Accor hotels in various capacities. The majority of his professional tenure has been with

International luxury hotels, where he was a part of several pre-openings and task force assignments.

Jameson has a strong background in F&B operations. His management and leadership style focus on

business strategy, eye for detail in operations, adaptability, and effective communication.

He is an alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, and also has an MBA in Hospitality and

Hotel management

His role will involve working with the team to unlock greater value from hotels services and offerings,

and enhance profitability.

“Hilton Chennai is a stunning hotel with vibrant Food & Beverage offerings. I am extremely thrilled to

be a part of a great brand, to continue and build further on this success and work together with an

energetic team. In this new role, my focus will be on driving operations that positively impact the

guests and commercial strategies for the hotel. I am confident that together, we have many positive

things to look forward to. Hilton Chennai reflects optimism and high energy”. - said Mr. Solomon during his

appointment.

Jameson is passionate about music, traveling, and exploring diverse gastronomic experiences.

For more information about this appointment, please do not hesitate to reach out to us/ under signed.