Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is pleased to announce the appointment of Rana Mukherjee as Executive Sous Chef. With a dynamic culinary career spanning across prestigious hospitality brands including Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, and Intercontinental, Chef Rana brings with him a wealth of experience in pre-openings, large-format banquet operations, and high-performance team leadership. A graduate of the Institute of Management Studies, Delhi, Chef Rana began his culinary journey at Fariyas Resort, Lonavla, and went on to refine his global perspective at Pars International in Bahrain.
Speaking on his appointment, General Manager Rajneesh Kumar shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Rana Mukherjee to the Novotel Kolkata family. His deep-rooted passion for culinary excellence and his proven ability to lead high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our vision of offering memorable gastronomic experiences. I look forward to the exciting flavours and innovations Chef Rana will bring to our table.”
Over the years, he has successfully led key openings and operational turnarounds for properties such as JW Marriott Pune, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, Courtyard by Marriott Ranchi, and The Westin Kolkata. Known for his creativity, consistency, and commitment to excellence, Chef Rana has a proven track record in delivering elevated guest experiences while upholding the highest standards of food quality and safety.
His mission is to build innovative, collaborative kitchens that inspire growth and consistently exceed expectations.
About Novotel Kolkata
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences offers guests 340 rooms, which includes 280 Rooms, 12 Suites, 1 Presidential suite and 47 serviced apartments. Located only 10 minutes’ drive from Kolkata International Airport, the hotel has been a trendsetter in the Eastern India hospitality scenario due to its beautiful exterior and impeccable service. With a multiplicity of venues, it offers30, 000 sq. feet of banqueting space. The hotel is located besides the latest commercial and IT hub in New Town. Designed as a landmark property, the hotel offers several stay options, banqueting venues, meeting facilities, dining choices, and wellness facilities.
About Novotel
Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
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