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New roles for the industry’s movers and shakers

Mosaic Hotels, Noida

Mosaic Hotels, Noida has appointed Lalit Sharma as assistant F&B manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for enhancing the image of the organisation and establishing Mosaic Hotels, Noida as the main choice among discerning customers.

JW Marriott Chandigarh

JW Marriott Chandigarh has appointed Chef Sutee Sripichean as the new Thai chef at the hotel. In his current role, Chef Sripichean will oversee Thai food preparations at JW Marriott Chandigarh and will play a vital role in bringing the authentic Thai flavours. Prior to JW Marriott Chandigarh, Chef Sripichean has worked at various hotels and resort properties in different capacities in India and Thailand. He started his career with Seapearl Beach Resort in Thailand and climbed up the ladder with brands like Thavorn Beach Village, JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort and Spa, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa and Grand Hyatt, Mumbai to name a few. In his last assignment, he was working at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort as chef de cuisine.

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has appointed Chef Matteo Arvonio as the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo from September 2015. With over 23 years of culinary experience, he brings with him an in-depth understanding of Italian flavours and authentic cooking styles. Prior to this, he provided his culinary expertise to various reputed hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai (head chef), Doha, Maldives and Mumbai; Grand Hotel San Pietro in Italy; Restaurant ‘Emporio Armani Café’ in Munich and luxury hotels in London, Denmark and Switzerland. Under his current position, he will be redefining the menu and will also be lending his expertise at Mezzo Mezzo.

JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar

Colette Periera has been appointed as mixologist at JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar. With over 15 years of experience in administration, marketing and publicity, she will now look into innovations and research at Romano’s Lab. She started her stint with bartending as an assistant bartender with Hakkasan Mumbai, where she worked with Asian and international flavours which enhanced her ability to make balanced drinks. She also handled PR activities for restaurants like Mangi Ferra, Taxi, Fluid Spice; IMG (Lakme India Fashion Week); assisted team on various assignments like the Chennai Open, South African Tourism FAM tours, etc.

Chef Vishal Atreya is the newly appointed executive chef at JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, he brings to the table, his expertise in fast paced environment and high volume operations with multiple styles of service. He passed out from the Institute of Hotel Management in Chandigarh. After graduating, he started his culinary journey in the kitchens of Taj. He has explored various cuisines across the globe, enhancing his culinary repertoire and dwelling in search of the right ingredients and learning the rustic nuances of mastering a dish.

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel, Whitefield

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel, Whitefield has appointed Chef Marou as the new Italian chef at its international restaurant Alto Vino. In his new role, he will head the Italian restaurant Alto Vino and look after the kitchen operations. He would also be responsible to ensure maximum guest satisfaction and maintain the international Marriott standards. His job will also be to look after the storage and careful use of equipment. Chef Marou comes with an extensive experience of 13 years in the industry and is an expert of Italian cooking.

Kochi Marriott Hotels

Rejin Thomas has been appointed as the new multi property director of sales and marketing for Marriott hotels in Kochi: Kochi Marriott Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport Hotel. In his capacity, Thomas would lead in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies for both hotels in Kochi. Prior to joining Kochi Marriott hotels, he was director sales and marketing of the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad. Thomas has been with Marriott since June 2012. Previously, he had been working with The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts.

The Westin Pune, Koregaon Park

Manmeet B Singh has been appointed as director of food and beverage at The Westin Pune, Koregaon Park. In his role, he will be responsible for enhancing and sustaining guest experiences at all restaurants, bars and events at the hotel. Prior to The Westin Pune, Koregaon Park, he has worked at the Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana as director of food and beverage. In his current role, Singh will be taking on multiple responsibilities such as strategic decision making and planning for the food and beverage department, recruitment and training of staff, as well as developing and implementing marketing strategies.

Four Points by Sheraton Vishakhapatnam

Four Points by Sheraton Vishakhapatnam has appointed Mayank Uniyal as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, he will spearhead strategic sales and marketing initiatives to position Four Points by Sheraton Vishakhapatnam as a market leader and a hotel of choice. He comes with a vast experience of 14 years in the hospitality industry and has worked with reputed hotels including IHG, The Leela, Sarovar and Starwood. Prior to his association with Four Points by Sheraton Vishakhapatnam, he was the director of sales at Holiday Inn Cochin.

People on the move

New roles for the industry's movers and shakers