Rambagh Palace, Jaipur has appointed veteran culinary master, Chef Raghu Deora as the Executive Chef of the fabled palace.
With close to three decades of illustrious experience, Chef Raghu Deora is known for his extraordinary creativity, unparalleled skill, and revered leadership in culinary management and kitchen administration.
An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, Chef Raghu Deora joined The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, as an enthusiastic Culinary Management Trainee at the iconic Golden Dragon at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. He then went on to becoming the youngest Sous Chef in-Charge at the flagship hotel.
He took over the reins of The Chambers, an exclusive members-only club at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, and also spearheaded the kitchens at the erstwhile Zodiac Grill – the country’s first fine dining restaurant where the experience was comparable to the finest restaurants of the world. Chef Raghu has also served as the Executive Sous Chef of the Maximum City landmark, Taj Land’s End Mumbai overseeing its buzzing restaurants.
During the course of his professional journey, Chef Raghu has trained extensively across the East in China, Singapore, and Hong Kong under the guidance of several renowned master chefs. He has also led the IHCL catering team at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos for many years, representing the unparalleled legacy of the brand on a truly global platform. With his extensive and varied experience, Chef Raghu was also selected to lead the team in handling the F&B offerings at the Bombay Brasserie restaurant at the India Pavilion at Expo 2020, Dubai.
“We are indeed fortunate have to Chef Raghu join the team at Rambagh Palace and helm our culinary operations. His exceptional experience with some of our most iconic luxury hotels will contribute greatly to the triumphs of our royal palace,” said Ashok Rathore, Area Director – Jaipur & Ajmer and General Manager, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.
Speaking on his new role as Executive Chef, Rambagh Palace, Chef Raghu said, “A defining city landmark and one of IHCL’s most cherished palaces, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur is truly the epitome of heritage, history and culture. I am delighted to join the wonderful team here and look forward to carrying forward this extraordinary legacy”.
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