The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi has announced the appointment of Chef Ankit Malhotra as the new Executive Sous Chef.
With a rich culinary background spanning over 14 years, Chef Malhotra brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the renowned luxury hotel. Having started his career with The Imperial, New Delhi, his culinary journey spans premium hotels such as like The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Taj West End Bengaluru, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Conrad Pune along with international exposure at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury
In his new role, Chef Ankit Malhotra will work closely with the culinary team at the hotel to curate captivating, innovative and locally relevant dining experiences that are gratifying and fulfilling across the hotel’s distinctive food and beverage outlets, keeping up with the hotel’s legacy of culinary excellence. His innovative approach to cooking, extensive knowledge of local and international cuisines, combined with his keen understanding of contemporary dining trends promise to enhance the gastronomic offerings at the hotel.
Chef Amit Dash, Multi Property Executive Chef for The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi & The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa expressed his enthusiasm about Chef Malhotra’s appointment, stating, ” Chef Ankit’s dedication to quality, love for food, and impressive track record make him a valuable addition to our team. His creativity, culinary repertoire and expertise align perfectly with the hotel’s commitment to delivering extraordinary dining experience for our patrons.”
An extremely driven professional, Chef Ankit is involved in the planning, execution and supervision of the kitchen activities from developing menus, maintaining food quality standards, and staff training and development. He focuses on the importance of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. He strongly advocates that there are no shortcuts in the kitchen, emphasizes on ongoing trainings and values mentorship as a key component of professional growth.
In his leisure time, Chef Ankit strives to keep himself abreast with the latest trends in the food & beverage industry. He is a doting father to his toddler and loves spending time with his family.
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