JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI JUHU ANNOUNCES THE ELEVATION OF ROHIT CHADHA AS THE EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Chef Rohit Chadha is looking forward to curating innovative concepts that are inspired by the local community and exceeding expectations of the JW Marriott Juhu guests.

Mumbai, September 2022 - JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, the 5-star luxury hotel in Mumbai is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Rohit Chadha as the new Executive Sous Chef of the iconic property.

With a rich culinary experience spanning over a decade, Chef Rohit Chadha has previously spearheaded the team at Dashanzi, the award-winning progressive modern Asian cuisine restaurant at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, and worked across leading brands in India and the Middle East, in addition to working alongside three-time Michelin Star Chef Allen Passard and industry stalwart Chef Hemant Oberoi. His unparalleled passion for his work, drive for innovation, and extensive knowledge of local and international cuisines have been instrumental in his success. Among his many achievements, Chef Rohit was one of the top 10 leading chefs in India selected for the “Himalayan Raw and Fine Journey” contest hosted by a leading travel magazine in 2019 for a culinary tour of Japan.

Chef Rohit shares his experience saying, “From my first day at the hotel, I was given the opportunity to live the experience of serving and enjoying my job. I am empowered to create concepts that are inspired by our communities. The creativity, passion and entrepreneurial spirit of my team makes me who I am today. From working with local horticulturists to prioritizing responsible sourcing, the team and I are committed to delivering gourmet experiences for our guests. Marriott is my home and my school to continue learning by living the company’s core values.”

In his new role, Chef Rohit Chadha will work closely with the culinary team at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu to curate compelling, innovative and locally relevant dining experiences that are gratifying and fulfilling across the hotel’s distinctive restaurants, in keeping with the JW Marriott brand promise.

Harsh Mahajan appointed as the Commercial Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra

Agra,  September 2022: DoubleTree by Hilton Agra has appointed Harsh Mahajan as their new Commercial Manager. 

Harsh brings along a wealth of expertise in the Sales and Marketing domain. In his new stint, he will be responsible to drive commercial objectives and enhance the brand positioning. He is recognized for his capability to communicate with customers and provide exceptional service that ensures client retention and unbiased positive feedback.

With over a decade of experience in different markets around the Golden Triangle, Harsh has worked with prominent brands like Hilton Hotels, The Oberoi Group, Marriott International, and IHG Hotels & Resorts to name a few.

In all his assignments Harsh has demonstrated the ability to ensure increased sales through up-selling techniques as well as implementing processes that drive profitability. Harsh excels in handling corporate to leisure, and weddings to MICE and is actively involved in strategic revenue planning across verticals. In his new role, Harsh will focus on developing new market segments and strategies as the hotel walks into the new financial year. 

Harsh is an inquisitive explorer and enjoys traveling in mountains & adventure. He follows fitness as passion.

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park appoints Aman Dhoundiyal as Executive Assistant Manager-Rooms

Pune, September 2022: The Westin Pune Koregaon Park welcomes, Aman Dhoundiyal as their new Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms. Aman in his role will have primary responsibilities including providing administrative and operational support to hotel managers. His duties will involve assisting guests, optimizing solutions for administration and guest queries, efficient telecommunication between guests and associates, and staff supervision.

With 17 years of expertise in the front office department, Aman started his hospitality journey in 2005 with The Oberoi Group. Aman, later on, went to work with hospitality brands such as The Lalit, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., IHG Hotels & Resorts. His last assignment was as Director of Room- W Goa.

Aman is a graduate from IHM Trivandrum, Kerala, with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Mgmt. Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition. In his role, Aman will be seen ensuring that corporate, divisional, and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all levels. He will liaise closely with other departments with emphasis on excellent inter-departmental relations considering other departmental procedures and policies and will delegate authority and responsibilities to direct subordinates for seamless and efficient on-ground operations. In his leisure time he likes to keep himself fit through regular workouts and loves to travel.

Commenting on his appointment, Aman Dhoundiyal, Executive Assistant Manager - Rooms, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, said, “I am honored to be a part of The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. The hotel has established a reputation for itself as one of the best luxury hotels with impeccable service and I’m delighted to be part of it. I look forward to providing my services to enhance the guest experience while working alongside our dedicated associates to ensure esteemed excellence and fruitful results.”

About The Westin Pune Koregaon Park:

Situated amid celebrated attractions, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is a luxurious haven of wellness and renewal. Experience effortless relaxation in tastefully designed hotel rooms and suites with signature comforts, sleek marble bathrooms and inspiring views. Thrill your senses at the on-site dining options, including a chic bar and nightclub. Enjoy a coveted location in Koregaon Park near Pune Airport, Magarpatta, Hadapsar and many industrial parks. Work well in 45,000 square feet of sophisticated, flexible hotel event space, enhanced by modern AV equipment, on-site event planning and custom catering services. Refresh in the sparkling waters of our outdoor pool, and exhilarate your body in our well-equipped fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. After a full day of work, shopping or sightseeing, invigorate your mind and body with massage, beauty and wellness therapies at our Heavenly Spa by Westin™. Replenish your well-being at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park.

Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar appoints Nikhil Jacob as the new Food and Beverage Manager

He will oversee the operations of all the Food and Beverage outlets, in-room dining, maintaining the service quality, and smooth operations of the restaurants at the hotel

 Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikhil Jacob as the new Food and Beverage manager. With over six years of experience in the hospitality industry, he will oversee the operations of all the Food and Beverage outlets, in-room dining, maintaining the service quality, and smooth operations of the restaurants at the hotel and at the same time maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction.

Nikhil commenced his remarkable career journey at The St. Regis Mumbai in 2016. Making his way up the ranks as Team Leader, Assistant Manager F&B and Restaurant Manager. His most recent role was Restaurant Manager at Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Bengaluru. He is customer-centric & performance-driven specializing in full-service hospitality operations.

Leading the F&B operations at Courtyard Mahabaleshwar, Nikhil will continue to provide guests with memorable experiences across the F&B venues and launching Cloud Café to further strengthen the food and beverage offerings of the hotel.

Sheraton Grand Palace Indore appoints Karam Dogra as Executive Chef

With over 20 years of experience, he has worked his way through culinary discipline holding various positions across leading brands such as ITC, Radisson, Hilton and Shangri-la

Sheraton Grand Palace Indore is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Karam Dogra as the Executive Chef of the property. In his new role, he will be responsible for planning, supervising, and managing the kitchen operations including procurement and maintenance of inventory for smooth functioning of all operations.

Prior to joining Sheraton Grand Palace Indore, Karam was associated with Dyota Hospitality, Delhi as the Director of Operations. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked his way through the culinary discipline holding various positions across leading brands such as ITC, Radisson, Hilton, and Shangri-la. A skilled culinary professional, Chef Karam specializes in Continental as well as Indian Progressive cuisine and brings strong interpersonal skills and creative thinking. 

Commenting on his appointment chef Karam Dogra said, “I am elated to be associated with Sheraton Grand Palace Indore and eagerly look forward to giving my best to enhance and improve the overall guest dining experience at the property.”

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park appoints Sunanda Sathish as Director of Human Resources

Pune,  September 2022: The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is pleased to appoint Mrs. Sunanda Sathish as Director of Human Resources. In her role, Sunanda will primarily be shouldering the responsibility to develop plans for a variety of HR-related subjects and will act to support the human factor within the organization by devising strategies for optimal performance evaluation, aligning HR policies & Training & Development, etc.

Sunanda brings 22 years of enriched hands-on experience and honed skills as a Human Resource Manager in the Hospitality Industry. She’s a strategic professional who encourages learning to promote increased productivity, which results in value-added customer service in a fast-paced, diverse workforce. She’s also an excellent team builder and consultant on personnel issues and organizational development.

Prior to working for The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace in 2021, she also had the opportunity to learn from her previous roles in Human Resource department at JW Marriott Sahar, and Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Centre, & Marriott Executive Apartments. Over the years, Sunanda has proved herself not only in the fields of Recruitment but also in E-Recruitment Handling, Psychometric Testing, Training & Development, Employee Relations, HR Audit & Compliance, Compensation & Benefits Administration, and other HR Generalist Functions.

Sunanda is a Commerce graduate with a degree in Bachelors of Commerce from SNDT Girls College of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai University, with other certifications like Advanced Workshop on Investigation Process and Guidelines, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Essential Skills for Supervisors and Managers, Foundations of Leadership, Global Anti-Corruption Certification, and the Marriott Interviewer Certification.

Commenting on her appointment, Mrs Sunanda Sathish, Director of Human Resources, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, said, “I am pleased to be joining The Westin Pune family at a time when talent and skills are a top priority for both companies and individuals throughout the world. I recognize that people are our most valuable asset and are at the foundation of all we do. Thus, I look forward to working with the team to develop the talent and culture necessary to drive the company's growth.”

About The Westin Pune Koregaon Park:

Situated amid celebrated attractions, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is a luxurious haven of wellness and renewal. Experience effortless relaxation in tastefully designed hotel rooms and suites with signature comforts, sleek marble bathrooms and inspiring views. Thrill your senses at the on-site dining options, including a chic bar and nightclub. Enjoy a coveted location in Koregaon Park near Pune Airport, Magarpatta, Hadapsar and many industrial parks. Work well in 45,000 square feet of sophisticated, flexible hotel event space, enhanced by modern AV equipment, on-site event planning and custom catering services. Refresh in the sparkling waters of our outdoor pool, and exhilarate your body in our well-equipped fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. After a full day of work, shopping or sightseeing, invigorate your mind and body with massage, beauty and wellness therapies at our Heavenly Spa by Westin™. Replenish your well-being at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park.

About Marriott International:

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.  In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC Appoints SIDNEY DCUNHA as Culinary Director

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, introduces Sidney Dcunha as the new Director of Culinary. 

Having grown up in the busy metropolis of Mumbai city, the charming Sidney developed his interest in food and cuisine during his childhood summer holidays in Mangalore, where he curiously watched his family’s bakery business, specializing in plum cakes, especially during Christmas. He then developed his passion and took a decision to follow the same. Soon after school, rather than finishing BSC, he decided to enroll himself in the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, and joined a leading luxury chain of hotels for a few years and honed his skills. His thirst for further specialization propelled him to pursue Food Service Management from Cornell University (E-Cornell, 2011), Hospitality Management (E-Cornell, 2012), and Food Safety: Managing with HACCP System from American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute (2012). 

Having worked with some of the leading Michelin star venues in New York, under celebrity Chefs such as Michel Roux Snr, Floyd Cardoz, and Hemant Oberoi in India, Sidney brings over 18 years of experience in the culinary space. His last assignment was with The Conrad Hotel in Pune, first as Executive Chef before becoming Culinary Director in January 2022. He recently bagged the third position in Power 25 Culinary, 2022 by Hoteliers Web.  

He first began his culinary journey in 2002, training at properties like the ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton and The Oberoi, Mumbai before joining the Taj Management Training Program, working at Taj hotels in Delhi and Chennai during this time.

Sidney then joined The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai, as Junior Sous Chef at Masala Kraft Kitchen, in 2006. This was followed by a year spent at The Taj Pierre New York and The Taj Boston, where he introduced Indian food to the hotel menus, as a specialty Indian chef. In 2008, D’Cunha returned to The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers in Mumbai, this time as Sous Chef (CDC) at Masala Kraft. In March 2012, he switched culinary focus and joined Golden Dragon as Sous Chef. 

In 2014, D’Cunha moved to Bangalore to join The Ritz Carlton there as Chef de Cuisine during the hotel’s pre-opening. He quickly moved to the role of Executive Sous Chef, working across restaurants, banqueting, and events. In 2015, he moved to Pune and the JW Marriott Hotel as Executive Sous Chef. He then joined the brand’s Mumbai property from 2017-2019, before joining Conrad Hotel Pune in 2019 as the Executive Chef. 

Throughout his career, D’Cunha has developed rich culinary experience and the ability to cater to both Indian and international palates. He also brings with him a deep knowledge of structuring culinary teams, launching new culinary concepts, and working with large-scale banqueting, all while keeping an eye on the bottom line. 

When not in the kitchens of Sofitel Mumbai, you will see the soft-spoken Sidney Dcunha engaging with his guests and entertaining them with his stories from across the seas.  During his downtime, he likes catching football matches and spending time with his family. 

About Sofitel Mumbai BKC

A perfect mélange of the French way of life and warm Indian hospitality, the grandeur of Sofitel Mumbai BKC is reflected in its unrivaled facilities and personalised service from the heart. Strategically located in the central business district of the city – the Bandra Kurla Complex, Sofitel Mumbai BKC is designed specifically for the global traveller, offering multifaceted experiences in cuisine, entertainment and relaxation. 302 rooms and suites, cutting-edge meeting spaces, the Club Millésime Executive Lounge, a wealth of dining options, Sofitel SPA, Sofitel FITNESS, Hair & Beauty Salon and a serene open-air pool, make this luxury hotel a haven for both business and leisure travellers.

About Sofitel

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with almost 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world’s most sought after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 5000 hotels and residences across 110 countries.

JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort and Spa appoints Sandeep Kaul as the Director of Rooms

Bengaluru, 2022: JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa appoints Sandeep Kaul as the Director of Rooms. With strong experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry, Sandeep Kaul would be responsible for setting up the overall operations of the 301 residential rooms & Spa division of the resort. 

Sandeep will be expertising in the areas of front office along with housekeeping, spa and recreation, and will be handling the recruiting of the head of departments for their respective teams. He is a firm believer that the hospitality industry allows one to develop themselves professionally as well as personally and with time and commitment, one learns others skills eventually. 

On the appointment, Ronan Fearon, General Manager, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort and Spa said "We are delighted to have Sandeep in our team. With his substantial tenure in the industry he will bring a dynamic approach to guest room experience and the resort that is resting in the laps of Nandi Hills, promising you a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.” 

Sandeep brings over a decade and half of rich experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with renowned hospitality brands across India such as Sheraton Colombo Hotel, Indore Marriott Hotel, The Westin Pune, Renaissance Hotel & Convention Centre, Mumbai, Taj President, Mumbai, Indore Marriott Hotel, Le Meridien, Kochi, Courtyard Mumbai, Courtyard Chennai, this is task force and many more. With this refreshing and luxurious property in Bengaluru, he aims at aligning the rooms division department towards creating exceptional  guest experiences. With his result driven persona and the ability to build strong customer relationships with curating customised experiences for his guests, the luxury hotelier aims at creating luxurious and intimate experiences by bringing innovative ideas to the table. 

He loves spending quality family time, watching movies, playing cricket and driving cars when not working. His exemplary performance has earned many accolades for his merits including the award of Front office leader RVP awards  “Team of the Year” and “Manager of the Year both, at Westin Pune Koregaon Park.

Indore Marriott Hotel has appointed Vikram Singh as their Director of Sales and Marketing

With over 21 years of experience, Vikram brings along a wealth of knowledge in the Food and Beverage and Sales and Marketing domain

Indore Marriott Hotel strengthens its team by appointing Vikram Singh as the Director of Sales and Marketing.

With over 21 years of experience, Vikram brings along a wealth of knowledge in the Food and Beverage and Sales and Marketing domain. An industry veteran with a rich experience across renowned hospitality brands like ITC Hotels, Hyatt Place, he will be responsible in driving commercial objectives and enhance the brand positioning for Indore Marriott Hotel.

His Marriott career began in the year 2008 with Hyderabad Marriott and Convention Centre, thereafter he moved to JW Marriott Chandigarh and before joining Indore Marriott, he was associated with Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow, as Director of Sales.

Some of his achievements include prestigious awards like DOSM of the year (North India) by BW Hotelier in 2020, Sales Manager of the Year 2018 – Global Recognition of Fairfield Brands.

Please join us in congratulating Vikram on this new role and wishing him success in his journey with Indore Marriott family.

Leisure Hotels Group appoints Amandeep Sharma as head of project and technical services

He will be responsible for planning and executing projects and providing technical support to the group's green field and brown field projects

Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), a leading experiential luxury resort chain in North India with over 30 properties in its portfolio, has appointed Amandeep Sharma as Head of Project and Technical Services, responsible for planning and executing projects and providing technical support to the Group’s green field and brown field projects. This comes at a time when the Group has recently announced its plans to consolidate their existing presence in North India through management contracts of third-party properties in strategic locations.

In addition to managing both design and project management responsibilities, Amandeep has demonstrated his expertise in areas like tendering, contracting, awarding various MEP packages including their installation, testing and commissioning and handing over to the hotel operations team etc.

Speaking on the appointment, Vibhas Prasad, Director of Leisure Hotels Group remarked “We are delighted to welcome Amandeep in the Leisure Family. He brings with him a wealth of expertise in successfully executing projects and preparing property improvement plans (PIPs). His technical feasibility on green field & brown field hotel projects will be an asset in guiding the ownership in building its own properties and in effectively providing technical services to properties under management for effectively implementing brand standards.”

Amandeep joins Leisure Hotels Group after having spent almost two decades in project design, management and execution responsibilities in large Indian hotel and multinational chains like Radisson Hotel Group, Intercontinental Hotels Group and IHCL etc.

Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity appoints Sandeep Kalra as Director of Culinary

Sandeep will be spearheading the culinary segment alongside Food and Beverage operations at the hotel

Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Kalra as the Director of Culinary. He’ll be responsible for supervising the culinary operations, providing high standards of guest satisfaction and experience.

Being a professional chef with over 27 years of experience, he has worked at various managerial positions in top-tier hotels like The Ritz-Carlton; The Oberoi New Delhi and The Imperial. He carries extensive knowledge and expertise in a variety of cuisines like Italian, French, Spanish, Vietnamese and Indian.

In his new role, Sandeep will be spearheading the culinary segment alongside F&B operations at Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity. He displays a great potential and pledges to shoulder responsibilities in everyday activities at our F&B avenues. As a culinary artist with an immense credibility, he masters in menu engineering, standardizing recipes and plating design.

He has completed his comprehensive training in order to gain an exceptional proficiency in culinary art from Michelin Star chefs, across Vietnam, Switzerland, France, Belgium etc. With an expansive learning in the field of food & beverage he has accompanied South-East Asian and American chefs in various ethnic settings and cultural diversities.

To enhance the culinary experience at Pullman, Sandeep aims at creating innovative food platters by bringing his culinary exposure into practice. He was awarded with the “Executive Chef of the Year” in 2019 from IHA Hotelier in collaboration with BW Hoteliers and was the recipient of the prestigious “Most Innovative Chef of the Year” in 2018 received from BBC in collaboration with Callebaut and food.

In his leisure time, Sandeep Kalra loves to spend time with his family and travelling.

Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Kazim Mehdi as their Food and Beverage Director

Kazim is a seasoned, energetic, passionate, and highly motivated hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience in managing F&B operations at leading luxury hotels & resorts

Novotel Hyderabad Airport announced the appointment of Kazim Mehdi as F&B Director. He would be in charge of managing all aspects of the food and beverage responsibilities and ensuring that Novotel’s food ideology is reflected across all its restaurants. Through his expertise, he will help not only to bolster an improved business environment by analyzing and suggesting trends in the hospitality industry but also deliver positive results by improving guest satisfaction and profitability simultaneously.

Kazim is a seasoned, energetic, passionate, and highly motivated hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience in managing F&B operations at leading luxury hotels & resorts. These include Al Shalal Beach Club, Dubai; Fairmont India, Jaipur; and Fairmont Ajman, UAE. He will utilize his extensive skills and knowledge in bestowing leadership that will help achieve fruitful business results. He intends on addressing guests’ requirements and concerns by further improving the quality of service and profitability.

On Kazim’s appointment, Rubin Cherian, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport stated, “We are elated to have a seasoned professional like Kazim join us at Novotel Hyderabad Airport.   With his extensive knowledge in F&B and global trends coupled with his management and operation skills, he will surely help boost the overall growth of the property both in terms of topline, as well as experiences.”  

Along with many other achievements, Kazim completed the ‘Global Leadership Program’ on March’21 from Accor Academy, Dubai. He has also been acknowledged as ‘Leader of the Year 2018-2019’, Fairmont Ajman, UAE; and ‘Leader of the Quarter’ for 2018, Fairmont Ajman, UAE

Vijayalakshmi is now the Hygiene Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai announces the appointment of Vijayalakshmi as
the new Manager Hygiene.

She has over 15 years of experience in the Hygiene Department. She brings along with her great experience and learning from prestigious groups like The Oberoi, Hyatt, Hilton and Travel Food Services where her last assignment was as a AM Business Excellence.

Vijayalakshmi has played her roles both as value adding and as a go-to person for her fellow colleagues.

She is approachable and has good interpersonal skills.

Arun Kumar has been appointed as the Front Office Manager Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

He has 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry and his last assignment was with Hyatt Regency Delhi

Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport is pleased to announce joining Arun Kumar as Front Office Manager. He has 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry and his last assignment was with Hyatt Regency Delhi. Arun is guest focused and believes in going beyond the ordinary for guest experiences.

His strong communication, leadership, and dynamic experience in handling Front Office operations have helped him to enjoy his growth.

Varun Pandit has been appointed as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai

He will be seen spearheading the operations of Catering, Restaurants and Lounges guest experience and other key roles at the hotel

Hyatt Regency Chennai is pleased to announce the appointment of Varun Pandit as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. He has over 15 years of experience in Food and Beverage operations and will be seen spearheading the operations of Catering, Restaurants and Lounges guest experience and other key roles at the hotel.

He brings along with him great experience and learning from prestigious hotels like Taj, ITC, JW Marriott, MHRS hotels and Courtyard by Marriott, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad where his last assignment was as Food and Beverage Manager and Operations.

Varun has played his roles both as value-adding and as a go-to person for his fellow colleagues. He is approachable and has good interpersonal skills.

Munish Dogra takes over as the Information Technology Manager at HolidayInn Chandigarh

In his current role he will be responsible for providing day to day support to the team for smooth hotel IT operations

HolidayInn Chandigarh Zirakpur is pleased to announce the joining of Munish Dogra as Information Technology Manager. In his current role he will be responsible for providing day to day support to the team for smooth hotel IT operations. Munish brings with him 10 + years of enriching experience in the field of Information Technology and has worked at renowned international hospitality brands like Accor and Shangri-La before joining IHG. Munish has been awarded IT Manager of the year by the Hotelier India Awards in the year 2019 and first runner up in the year 2021.

Apart from his passion for Information Technology Munish loves to travel during his spare time and enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.

Team HolidayInn Chandigarh Zirakpur wishes Munish all the very best for his future.

Fairmont Jaipur Promoted Shakti Gautam as the Director Of Sales

Fairmont Jaipur, the luxury property in the pink city, announces the elevation of Shakti Gautam as the Director of Sales. With an exemplary experience of over 10 years, Shakti Gautam has proven to be an undeniable asset for Fairmont Jaipur.

Shakti began her journey with Fairmont Jaipur at the time of its inception in 2011, as Front Office Supervisor. As the property established its roots in the country and grew into the marvel of hospitality that it is today, Shakti has been a value add in several different roles. Shakti has grown up the ladder from Assistant Events Manager to all the way up to her new role now as the Director of Sales.  

Through her career trajectory, Shakti has been honored with several feats for her outstanding work in the industry. She has been recognized as the Highest Revenue Generator in her team, nominated for “Salesperson of the Year” in “The Accor South Asia Hotel Awards 2019”, and awarded for being an outstanding team player and for exceeding guest’s expectations at Fairmont Jaipur by the General Manager several times. 

With a holistic and exceptional skillset and vision for moving onwards and upwards, Shakti Gautam is set to be an integral asset to Fairmont Jaipur as the new Director of Sales.  

Talking about the announcement, Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Jaipur said, “Shakti has been an integral pillar of Fairmont Jaipur. Her experience in the hospitality industry coupled with her unparalleled determination and work ethic makes her a master in her field. We are ecstatic to have her on our team and are excited to continue to innovate and grow with her in this new position.”

Varun Pandit has been appointed as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai

He will be seen spearheading the operations of Catering, Restaurants and Lounges guest experience and other key roles at the hotel

Hyatt Regency Chennai is pleased to announce the appointment of Varun Pandit as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. He has over 15 years of experience in Food and Beverage operations and will be seen spearheading the operations of Catering, Restaurants, and Lounges guest experience and other key roles at the hotel.

He brings along with him great experience and learning from prestigious hotels like Taj, ITC, JW Marriott, MHRS hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad where his last assignment was as Food and Beverage Manager and Operations.

Varun has played his roles both as value-adding and as a go-to person for his fellow colleagues. He is approachable and has good interpersonal skills.

Appointment | Debashree Banerjee has been appointed as Manager of Human Resources for the Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse

Bengaluru, 24.08.22: Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse has appointment Ms. Debashree Banerjee as their Manager of Human Resources of the property. Her new role responsibilities shall encompass spearheading all operations across various specialties of Human Resources.

She brings more than decade of rich experience into Hospitality and Human Resource department. In her career she has worked in brands like ITC Windsor, Ritz Carlton, The Westin and Courtyard by Marriott. Before joining Holiday Inn, her last stint was Fairfield by Marriott. Debashree’s passion towards her work fosters an environment where diversity is valued and individual aspirations of the employees are fulfilled. She endeavours to provide exceptional care to each team member to continuously learn and grow at the hotel. In her leisure time she likes to read and cook.

She is responsible for driving Strategic HR goals and fostering the IHG culture to set excellence across team members. Her key responsibilities will include developing a strategy for operations and coordinating Human Resource activities across all the departments. She will also be working closely with department heads throughout the hotel to establish and implement plans that will benefit all the employees, while also improving the hotel’s organizational performance and capability.

On her appointment, General Manager - Jaidev Dutta commented, “I am very happy and excited to welcome Debashree to our team. I am very certain that she will give her best to foster and nurture the team members.”

Accor India’s most decorated Chef-Jerson Fernandes get elevated to Director of Culinary at the iconic Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach hotel.

Bringing more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Chef Fernandes aka Jerson MontereyJack will lead the culinary team and oversee the iconic hotel’s six food and beverage outlets.

Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has elevated Jerson Fernandes as the new Director of Culinary for the hotel. Bringing more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Chef Fernandes will lead the culinary team and oversee the hotel’s six food and beverage outlets. Having worked with multiple hotel and resort brands, both Internationally and locally, he has developed a repute of providing exceptional food experiences. His passion for food, creativity, and innovation is second to none making him pne of the most sought-after chefs of the country.

On the appointment, Gorav Arora, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, shared, “We are pleased to welcome Chef Jerson in his new role. With his extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry and varied culinary expertise, he has proven to be a great asset to our hotel. Under his leadership, we look forward to continuing to extend unforgettable dining experiences for all our guests. He never fails to impress his guests with his gastronomic experiences”

On his promotion, Jerson Fernandes, Executive Chef, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach says, “It is a great pleasure to be a part of the team at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. Life’s experiences have educated me, shaped me and inspired me in creating opportunities in the direction of my professional development. All this is only through an amalgamation of experiencing food and the life of people. My culinary team would continue to be my greatest strength and asset, after all, I am only as strong as my team.”

Chef Fernandes’ career has garnered multiple accolades and awards. He was recently awarded the Best Executive Chef of India-2021-22 by Hotelier India, The best Executive Chef of 2022 by Food Connoisseurs awards, He featured in the culinary- power 25 list of chefs by Hoteliers web for 2022. He is the only chef to be awarded the Special jury recognition at the South Asia Accor hotel awards in June 2022. He was felicitated by the CM of Goa and Mayor of Mumbai in 2020-21 for his culinary contributions to the states of Maharashtra and Goa. He is a Guinness world record holder and has a huge fan following whom he inspires on social media.

During his career, he has worked with several Accor properties, namely, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and has also been associated with P&O Cruises, Taj Hotels, Marriott Hotels, The ritz Carlton and Los Angeles based Berggruen (Keys) Hotel.

When not in the kitchen, Chef Fernandes enjoys capturing moments and different food aspects through photography. He is also passionate about travelling in search of great food.