Udaipur Marriott Appoints Culinary Veteran Sourav Ghosh as New Executive Chef

Udaipur Marriott Hotel has appointed Sourav Ghosh as Executive Chef, bringing over 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, pre-opening operations, and multi-outlet culinary management. In his new role, he will lead the hotel’s culinary division, overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and large-scale banquet execution.

Leadership Role in Culinary Operations

As Executive Chef, Ghosh will be responsible for managing all food production across the property, including restaurants, in-room dining, and banquet services. His mandate includes ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and enhancing the hotel’s overall dining experience.

He will also focus on menu engineering, cost control, and strengthening kitchen processes, while leading and mentoring culinary teams to deliver consistent performance. The role involves aligning culinary offerings with the brand’s positioning and guest expectations.

Extensive Experience Across Hospitality Brands

Ghosh brings a diverse background shaped by leadership roles across multiple domestic and international hospitality brands. His experience includes key positions at Courtyard by Marriott Gorakhpur during its pre-opening phase, Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow, Radisson Resort & Spa Kandla, and Radisson Blu Ranchi.

He has also contributed to pre-opening and operational projects at ITC Fortune Park BBD Lucknow, Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport, and Hyatt Raipur. His international exposure includes assignments in Barcelona with NCL Spain and in the Maldives at Aqua Sun Holidays (Bandos Resort), further strengthening his global culinary perspective.

Expertise in Multi-Cuisine and Large-Scale Operations

Over the course of his career, Ghosh has developed expertise in handling a wide range of global cuisines, including Middle Eastern, Italian, French, Mediterranean, Asian, and Indian regional cuisines such as Awadhi, Bengali, and Punjabi. His experience spans both standalone dining concepts and high-volume banquet operations.

He is recognised for his ability to manage complex kitchen environments, execute large-scale events, and maintain consistency across multiple outlets. His skill set includes menu innovation, operational planning, and driving performance through structured culinary systems.

Focus on Innovation and Sustainable Practices

Ghosh’s approach to culinary leadership emphasises innovation, sustainability, and the use of locally sourced ingredients. His focus on integrating creative techniques with operational discipline is expected to support the hotel’s culinary positioning.

He is also experienced in building high-performance teams and fostering a collaborative kitchen culture, with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Company Context and Current Status

Udaipur Marriott Hotel continues to strengthen its leadership team across key operational areas, including food and beverage. The appointment of Ghosh reflects the property’s focus on enhancing its culinary offerings and delivering consistent guest experiences.

Ghosh has assumed his role and is currently leading the culinary operations at the hotel, supporting its positioning within the luxury hospitality segment.