Chandra Sen Gangwar: A Pre-Opening Powerhouse in F&B Leadership – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 Nominee
Chandra Sen Gangwar, F&B Manager at Royal Orchid Fort Resort Mussoorie, is a nominee for the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. Discover his remarkable hospitality journey.
Munni Khatun 
Meet Chandra Sen Gangwar – F&B Manager at Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie
With a career built on over 10 years of diverse experience across India and Southeast Asia, Chandra Sen Gangwar currently serves as the Food & Beverage Manager at Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie. A visionary in pre-opening operations and service excellence, Chandra’s nomination for the People’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 is a tribute to his dedication, discipline, and guest-centric leadership.
From managing fine-dining restaurants in Cambodia to launching brand-new properties in Bareilly and Raipur, Chandra is known for setting up F&B departments from scratch—handling everything from staff training and menu development to procurement, guest handling, and event execution.
His impressive track record includes:
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F&B Manager, Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie – Sept 2024 to Present
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Restaurant Manager, Royal Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Feb to Aug 2024
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Asst. F&B Manager, Grand Nirvana Hotel & Resort, Bareilly – Pre-Opening – 2022–2024
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Restaurant Manager, Hukum The Lalit Hotel & Resort, Raipur – 2021–2022
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F&B Executive, Park Inn by Radisson, Noida – 2018–2021
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Captain, Golden Blossom Imperial Resorts, Lucknow – 2014–2018
Chandra's multi-property pre-opening expertise is among his most defining strengths. He has been instrumental in developing SOPs, handling audits, planning F&B revenues, and recruiting and training staff for long-term excellence. His ability to connect with guests, manage crises, and uplift team performance is praised across every role he’s taken.
Fluent in English and Hindi, Chandra holds an MBA from Swami Vivekananda Subharti University and a Diploma in Hotel Management from PS Institute, Allahabad. His passion for hospitality is matched by his technical know-how in systems like IDS, Champagne, Opera, MenuMate, and In-Keys.
Chandra is also admired for his problem-solving skills, motivational leadership, and ability to manage large-scale banquets and VIP events under pressure. His hobbies—traveling and music—mirror his appreciation for culture and creativity, which he often brings into the dining experience.
With his commitment to service excellence and hands-on leadership, Chandra Sen Gangwar’s nomination is a well-earned nod to a career defined by growth, vision, and guest delight.
