Hyatt Pune appoints Chef Pankaj Shahi as the Executive Chef of Hyatt Pune, effective February 20th, 2023.
Chef Pankaj Shahi achieved his hotel management degree from IHM Goa and then started his career as a trainee Chef De Partie at The Leela Goa. Chef Pankaj worked with hotel chains like The Oberoi and Taj in the initial years of his career.
He started his journey with Hyatt In 2009 with the Grand Hyatt Doha pre-opening team as Chef De Partie. He further thrived within the brand at Hyatt Regency Chennai pre-opening team as Sous Chef and at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon pre-opening team as Chef De Cuisine.
Over the past 12 years, Chef Pankaj has been consistently proving his talent within Hyatt. His last assignment was with Grand Hyatt Kochi as an Executive Sous Chef leading the events experiences at the hotel.
Chef Pankaj is ready to advance the culinary narrative at the Hyatt Pune. His depth of knowledge and leadership abilities will prove crucial in implementing new processes in the culinary wing of the hotel.
“I believe good food is the foundation of genuine happiness. Extremely excited to shape the culinary experiences of Hyatt Pune. Looking forward to working closely with the team members and the leadership team of the hotel” says Chef Pankaj in his new role.
Chef loves to explore different cuisines and local restaurants with his family in his leisure time.
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