Akash Pramanik, Restaurant Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Pune, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Akash Pramanik, Restaurant Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Pune in Maharashtra, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026, according to a 2026 nomination announcement. The recognition highlights his role in managing restaurant and banquet operations, guest service delivery and revenue performance at the property.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Pramanik’s current position at Four Points by Sheraton Pune, where he has been serving since April 2025. The 217-key property includes multiple outlets and event venues, where he oversees restaurant and banquet operations, service standards and guest satisfaction, the company said.

Operational Responsibilities

Pramanik is responsible for managing food and beverage operations, including supervising service teams, handling guest interactions and resolving service issues. His role includes executing promotional activities such as food festivals, wine dinners and media events, while ensuring adherence to operational and financial guidelines.

He also oversees staff recruitment, training and performance management, while incorporating guest feedback into service improvement initiatives.

Previous Experience

Prior to his current role, Pramanik served as Restaurant Manager at Surat Marriott Hotel from April 2024 to April 2025, where he managed multi-outlet operations and improved the property’s ranking to the top position in the city on review platforms. He also held the position of Assistant Restaurant Manager at the same property between December 2022 and March 2024.

Earlier, he worked as Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Fern Sardar Sarovar Resort, Gujarat, and held roles at Radisson Hotel Chandigarh and Club Mahindra Hatgad in food and beverage operations.

Key Achievements and Industry Exposure

According to available records, Pramanik has been recognised internally for operational performance, including achieving revenue targets and receiving manager-level awards. He has handled high-profile events involving government officials and corporate guests, and has contributed to operational improvements in service efficiency and revenue generation.

His experience includes managing banquet operations, coordinating large-scale events and maintaining service standards across outlets.

Education and Background

Pramanik holds a diploma in hotel management from the Brilliant Institute of Hospitality Management. He has around eight years of experience in food and beverage operations and has worked across multiple hospitality brands in India.

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