{"id":2246,"date":"2022-01-04T05:02:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T05:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/?p=2246"},"modified":"2022-01-04T05:02:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T05:02:43","slug":"the-westin-pune-appoints-chef-vikram-khatri-as-the-director-of-culinary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/articles\/2246","title":{"rendered":"The Westin Pune appoints Chef Vikram Khatri as the Director of Culinary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pune, January 4 2022<\/strong>: The Westin Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Vikram Khatri as Director of Culinary, who will shoulder responsibility and invest efforts to elevate every dining experience with unrivalled hospitality and devotion to freshness, hygiene and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dynamic team leader and mentor, Chef Khatri, in his current role, will be focusing not only on providing guests with a curated and immersive dining experience post the pandemic, but would also work towards redefining the hotel\u2019s gastronomic offerings, recognizing unique blends of creative flair and passion for food, balanced by strong business acumen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Khatri comes with 21 years of experience in hospitality, working alongside international chefs. He believes a satisfying meal is one that has harmony, both in flavor and color. Flavors should complement each other and not overpower. In his opinion the art of flavor pairing is instinctive and can\u2019t be taught and differentiates a good chef from a great one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In each of his prior responsibilities, he has made significant contributions for which he has brought home many awards which include \u2018Chef of the Year Award\u2019<\/strong> at the 7th International Chef Awards<\/strong> organised by the PHD Chamber & Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), along with Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, 2010, and the \u2018Culinary Excellence Top Chef Award\u2019<\/strong> at the Delhi Gourmet Club 2015. He also mentored the team of Chefs who bagged the first and second prizes at the \u2018National Sushi Championship 2016\u2019<\/strong> organised by JETRO, a Japanese trade and investment promotion organisation under Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), along with Indian Federation of Culinary Association (IFCA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Vikram Khatri joined kitchen brigade in the year 1999, after finishing the Culinary School from The Garden City, Bangalore. His first stint happened at The Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi, where he spent seven years learning the craft, nuances, and technique behind a good professional Kitchen. Though he says the real fun was to learn the trade at India\u2019s first Japanese restaurant Sakura, he then went on to join Olive Group as a core team member and initiated various stand alone for the group. After a short stint at Australia\u2019s modern Gourmet city, Sydney, ai called him back home, which was Olive\u2019s first Zuma kind of project in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Khatri will thus lead the skillfull team of chefs under his guidance at The Westin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pune, to curate and cook a mix of classic recipes and trending dishes with comfortable flavor pairing, to ensure that the core flavor, aroma, texture and taste of the dish is not lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from Delhi Chef Khatri acquired his Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M) from S.Nijalingappa College, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore, in 1999 and later went on to undergo 6 months training at the renowned restaurant \u2018Ocean room\u2019 in Sydney, Australia, where he attained Global exposure in Oriental gourmet cuisine. In addition, he then went on to attend The World Gourmet Summit 2010<\/em> and FHA 2010 in Singapore, and also attended a workshop on kaizen management and well-versed<\/em> with HACCAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from his passion for cooking, Chef VK likes to read and listen to music. On his day off, you will find him at home spending quality time with family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on his appointment, Chef Vikram Khatri, Director of Culinary at The<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westin, Pune <\/strong>said, \u201cI am delighted and honoured to be presented the position of Director of<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culinary at The Westin Pune. As Director, my very first course of action would be ensuring that the hotel plates food that\u2019s addictive and one that\u2019ll take you over and I look forward to driving the culinary team in curating goals and expanding the firm revenues\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Westin, Pune, Koregaon Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>Situated amid celebrated attractions, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is a 5-star haven of wellness and renewal. Experience effortless relaxation in tastefully designed hotel rooms and suites with signature comforts, sleek marble bathrooms and inspiring views. Thrill your senses at the dining options, including an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, a chic bar and a nightclub. Enjoy a coveted location in Koregaon Park near Pune Airport, Magarpatta, Hadapsar and many industrial parks. Work well in 45,000 square feet of sophisticated, flexible hotel event space, enhanced by modern AV equipment, on-site event planning and custom catering services. Refresh in the sparkling waters of our outdoor pool, and exhilarate your body in our well-equipped fitness centre with cardio equipment and free weights. After a full day of work, shopping or sightseeing, invigorate your mind and body with massage, beauty and wellness therapies at our Heavenly Spa by Westin. Replenish your well-being at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. To know more, visit Instagram<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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