Ankit Negi, Restaurant Manager of Grand Hyatt, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Ankit Negi, Restaurant Manager at Grand Hyatt in Bengaluru, India, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026. The nomination was announced in 2026 and recognizes his role in overseeing restaurant operations, guest service standards, staff management and financial performance at the property.

Ankit Negi's Nomination for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

The nomination recognizes Negi's current position as Restaurant Manager at Grand Hyatt, a role he has held since February 2026. According to professional records, he is responsible for managing end-to-end restaurant operations and ensuring the delivery of consistent service standards.

Current Responsibilities at Grand Hyatt

Negi oversees workforce scheduling, staff onboarding, training and performance evaluations. His responsibilities include maintaining customer service standards, handling guest concerns, monitoring inventory levels and coordinating procurement activities with vendors.

He also manages cost-control initiatives, supports revenue growth strategies, monitors sales performance and prepares operational and financial reports. In addition, he works with kitchen and operational teams to maintain efficient daily service and compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Previous Experience at The Leela Palace

Before joining Grand Hyatt, Negi served as Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Leela Palace from August 2024 to December 2025. During that period, he supervised daily restaurant operations, supported budget management, contributed to staff development and coordinated service delivery across departments.

Earlier, he worked as Food and Beverage Executive at The Leela Palace between April 2023 and August 2024, where he managed dining events, monitored operational performance and assisted in employee training initiatives.

Career Development in Hospitality

Negi began his hospitality career at The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, where he worked as Guest Service Associate from November 2020 to July 2022 before being promoted to Food and Beverage Supervisor. His responsibilities included guest engagement, service supervision, staff scheduling and support for promotional dining events.

His professional experience spans more than four years in restaurant and food and beverage operations, with exposure to guest service management, team leadership, inventory control and operational planning.

Education and Professional Recognition

Negi holds a Bachelor of Hotel Management in Food and Beverage from Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, completed in 2020. He has also received the Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) Star Employee Award twice and was nominated for Manager of the Year during his tenure at The Leela Palace Bengaluru.

The Restaurant Manager Award 2026 evaluation process is currently ongoing, with nominees under review based on their professional responsibilities, industry experience and contributions to restaurant management.