Danish Khan, Restaurant Manager of Siciliana Speciality Restaurant Limited, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Danish Khan, Restaurant Manager at Siciliana Speciality Restaurant Limited in Mumbai, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026. The nomination, announced in 2026, recognizes his role in leading restaurant operations, managing a pre-opening project and overseeing food and beverage service functions at the company’s Italian casual dining restaurant.

Danish Khan's Nomination and Current Role

Khan currently serves as Restaurant Manager for the pre-opening Siciliana Italian Casual Dining project under Speciality Restaurant Limited, a position he has held since October 2025. According to company records, he is responsible for operational planning, recruitment, vendor coordination and launch execution for the restaurant.

Responsibilities in Restaurant Operations

His responsibilities include developing and implementing standard operating procedures covering service delivery, hygiene standards and guest handling processes. He also oversees staff recruitment, onboarding, scheduling and performance evaluations across front-of-house operations.

Khan conducts training programs focused on product knowledge, beverage pairing, guest engagement and upselling techniques. He is additionally responsible for monitoring revenue performance, inventory control, wastage management and daily operational reporting.

Previous Leadership Positions

Before joining Siciliana Speciality Restaurant Limited, Khan worked as Assistant Restaurant Manager at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach from September 2024 to October 2025. In that role, he supervised daily restaurant operations, managed service standards, handled guest concerns and supported the achievement of operational targets.

Earlier, he served as Restaurant Manager at Regenta Central North Goa, part of Royal Orchid Hotels, where he managed food and beverage outlet operations, inventory control, supplier coordination and manpower planning.

Hospitality Industry Experience

Khan has more than nine years of experience in hospitality operations. His career includes positions at Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, The Golkonda Hotel Hyderabad, The Park Hyderabad, Best Western Merrion and Radisson Blu Amritsar.

Throughout these assignments, he gained experience in outlet operations, guest relations, team leadership, complaint resolution, inventory management and service quality supervision across restaurant and food and beverage environments.

Education and Professional Background

Khan studied Hospitality Management and Hotel Administration at the Institute of Hotel Management, Dehradun, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from M.J.P. Rohilkhand University. He is proficient in Hindi, English and Urdu.

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