voco Jim Corbett has announced the appointment of Chef Sanjay Chauhan as its new Head Chef
With an illustrious career spanning over 18 years across India, Bhutan, and Canada, Sanjay brings a wealth of culinary expertise and a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences to the hotel.
Sanjay began his culinary journey in 2006, honing his skills at some of the most prestigious hospitality brands. He is a graduate of GIHM Dehradun, where he earned a three-year diploma in hospitality specializing in Culinary Arts and Chef Training. Further strengthening his expertise, he pursued a Master’s in Hotel Management, specializing in Hospitality Administration and Management.
He began his career with Ananda in the Himalayas, followed by a stint at The Westin New Delhi, where he oversaw key operations at the all-day dining outlet. He also worked at DoubleTree by Hilton as a CDP, handling operations for the Moroccan specialty restaurant, Casablanca., followed by his tenure at Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR as the Sous Chef. His career further includes tenures as Executive Chef at renowned establishments such as Sterling Holiday Resorts and Dhensa Boutique Resort. Sanjay’s understanding of global and regional flavors, along with his commitment to innvoation and culinary storytelling, aligns perfectly with voco Jim Corbett’s mission to deliver authentic and memorable dining experiences.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Chef Chauhan commented, “I am honored to join voco Jim Corbett and look forward to working with their wonderful culinary team. I am excited to work with local flavours, crafting dishes that celebrate innovation, authenticity and the flavours of Uttarakhand.”
Suprabhath Roy Chowdhary, General Manager, voco Jim Corbett, said, “We are delighted to welcome Chef Sanjay to the voco family. His expertise will not only elevate our culinary offerings but also ensure that every meal at voco Jim Corbett becomes an unforgettable part of our guests’ journey.”
In his new role, Chef Sanjay Chauhan will lead the culinary team in designing innovative menus that highlight the rich, locally inspired flavours of the region while seamlessly blending them with contemporary techniques. With a focus on experiential dining, his leadership is set to redefine the gastronomic landscape at voco Jim Corbett.
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