Sanjeev Sharma Nominated for India’s Top 50 General Managers 2026

Sanjeev Sharma, Hotel Manager at Maple Delite in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has been nominated for India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026, according to an announcement made in April 2026. The nomination recognises his role in overseeing hotel operations, managing staff and driving occupancy and revenue performance at the property.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Sharma’s current position as Hotel Manager at Hotel Maple Delite, where he has been serving since February 2020. Based in Lucknow, he is responsible for supervising daily hotel operations and ensuring coordination across departments.

According to available information, he manages overall property performance, including rooms, banquet operations and guest services.

Operational Responsibilities and Scope

Sharma oversees end-to-end hotel operations, including managing staff, handling customer relations and ensuring occupancy across rooms and banquet facilities. His responsibilities include coordinating corporate hospitality services and supervising event execution such as conferences and weddings.

He also manages partnerships with online travel agencies and monitors pricing strategies to support revenue growth.

Previous Roles and Experience

Prior to his current role, Sharma served as Hotel Manager with OYO in Lucknow from July 2019 to January 2020, where he handled daily operations, room allocation and staff management. His responsibilities included organising events, managing profitability and maintaining service standards.

He also held the position of Front Office Manager at Hotel Maple Delite between July 2018 and June 2019, overseeing guest check-in processes, staff training and departmental coordination.

Early Career and Functional Expertise

Sharma began his career as a Front Office Executive at Hotel Maple Delite in 2018, where he handled guest services, room inspections and coordination with maintenance teams. His experience includes supervising guest relations, ensuring service delivery standards and supporting operational workflows.

He has developed competencies in staff training, event coordination, customer service and operational planning across hospitality functions.

Education and Professional Background

Sharma holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Kanpur University, completed in 2020, and a diploma in Hospitality, Travel and Customer Services from Frankfinn Institute, Lucknow. He completed his higher secondary education in 2013.

The India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026 awards, organised by Hospitality Career Profile, are currently in the nomination phase, with candidates under evaluation based on operational performance and leadership. The process is ongoing.