Sk Allarakha, Restaurant Manager of The Residency Towers Chennai, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Sk Allarakha, Restaurant Manager at The Residency Towers Chennai, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026. The nomination was announced in 2026 and recognizes his role in overseeing restaurant operations at the 174-key property in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He currently manages food and beverage service, guest engagement and operational performance at the hotel.

Sk Allarakha's Nomination for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

The nomination recognizes Allarakha's current position as Restaurant Manager at The Residency Towers Chennai, a role he has held since June 2025. According to company information, he is responsible for managing daily restaurant operations and ensuring adherence to established operating procedures and service standards.

Current Responsibilities at The Residency Towers Chennai

Allarakha oversees food and beverage service operations, including daily staff briefings, sales monitoring, guest interaction and outlet administration. His responsibilities include maintaining operating expense controls, supervising food promotions, monitoring sales settlements and ensuring the upkeep of restaurant equipment.

The company said he also manages guest feedback systems, maintains guest preference records and supports initiatives aimed at improving guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Hospitality Industry Experience

Allarakha has nearly 12 years of experience in food and beverage operations within the hospitality industry. Before joining The Residency Towers Chennai, he served as Restaurant and Bar Manager at Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport, an IHG Hotel, from May 2024 to November 2024.

Earlier, he worked as Restaurant Manager at The Residency Towers Coimbatore from October 2022 to April 2024, overseeing operations at multiple dining outlets. His previous assignments also include leadership positions with Fern Residency Vijayapura, Radisson Blu Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa and Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram.

Career Development and Training

During his career, Allarakha progressed through roles including F&B Executive, Team Leader, Tr. Captain and Guest Service Associate across hospitality properties in Chennai, Udaipur, Pune and Nagpur. His experience includes restaurant operations, banquet service, in-room dining and specialty restaurant management.

He completed industrial training at Park Plaza Bengaluru and hotel operational training in food and beverage service at Country Club Kovalam, gaining exposure to multiple hospitality functions.

Education and Professional Background

Allarakha holds a two-year Diploma in Hotel Management from B.I.H.M Bolpur Santiniketan, West Bengal. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Burdwan University in 2012. He is proficient in English, Hindi and Bengali.

The Restaurant Manager Award 2026 evaluation process is currently ongoing, with nominees being assessed based on their professional responsibilities, operational experience and contributions to restaurant management within the hospitality sector.