Ahana Roy, Restaurant Manager of The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Ahana Roy, Restaurant Manager at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026, according to a 2026 nomination announcement. Based in Bengaluru, Roy is currently responsible for leading restaurant operations, managing teams and overseeing service delivery at the property.

Ahana Roy's Nomination and Current Role

The nomination recognises Roy’s current role as Restaurant Manager at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, where she has been serving since January 2025. In this position, she is responsible for setting monthly operational goals, communicating priorities to staff and monitoring performance to meet business objectives, the company said.

Operational Responsibilities

Roy oversees daily food and beverage operations, including team supervision, service coordination and guest interaction. Her responsibilities include driving sales performance, managing operational costs and supporting revenue and profitability targets through structured planning and execution.

She also collaborates with culinary teams to develop menu offerings and ensures adherence to service standards across the restaurant.

Career Progression at The Leela

Roy has progressed through multiple roles within The Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts. She served as Assistant Restaurant Manager from August 2023 to December 2024, where she focused on staff training, motivation and maintaining operational efficiency.

Prior to that, she was part of the Leela Leadership Development Programme as a Management Trainee between May 2022 and August 2023, gaining exposure to operational planning, cost control and performance management.

Early Experience and Training

She began her tenure with the organisation as a Food and Beverage Associate from August 2021 to May 2022, where she gained experience in service operations and guest handling. During her progression, she developed skills in problem solving, conflict management and team leadership through on-the-job training and mentorship.

Education and Background

Roy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneswar, completed in 2021. She completed her higher secondary education in science from WBCHSE Patha Bhavan in 2018. She is proficient in English, Bengali and Hindi.

The Restaurant Manager Award 2026 process is currently ongoing, with nominees under evaluation based on operational performance and leadership in hospitality.