Written by Jitender Semwal is the new Head Mixologist at Andaz Delhi. With extensive experience in the Food & Beverage industry, Semwal has worked with some iconic names in the industry, all across the country.
He began his career in hospitality in June 2015 with Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Center as a Food and Beverage Associate. Over the next few years, he worked as a Food & Beverage Associate at The Oberoi in Gurgaon and a Food & Beverage Executive at Novotel and Pullman at Aerocity. In August 2019, he joined MSC Cruise Liners as their Head Bartender, after which he worked with Euro Foods Pvt Ltd as a Category Specialist/Sales Manager. His last assignment was Assistant Bar Manager at Fairmont Jaipur.
On his appointment, Jitender says: “Andaz Delhi is a place where one learns how to work differently and make a difference. I am excited to be part of the wonderful tribe at Andaz Delhi and hope to learn, progress and make an actual difference.”
Jitender holds a Certification in Hotel Management from Jaypee Training Centre in Agra as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Tourism Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Along with this, he was also awarded the Best Food and Beverage Quarterly Executive and has also participated in State and National level Boxing Championships.