Vikram Sharma, Restaurant Manager of Velmore Resort Kasauli Operated by Royal Orchid Hotel Limited, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Vikram Sharma, Restaurant Manager at Velmore Resort Kasauli operated by Royal Orchid Hotel Limited in Himachal Pradesh, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026, according to a 2026 announcement. The nomination recognises his role in leading restaurant operations, managing service teams and driving guest service delivery at the property.

Vikram Sharma's Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Sharma’s current position at Velmore Resort Kasauli, where he has been serving as Restaurant Manager since April 2024. Based in Kasauli, he oversees restaurant operations, focusing on guest relations, service standards and operational efficiency, the company said.

Operational Responsibilities

Sharma is responsible for managing daily restaurant operations, including supervising service teams, handling guest feedback and ensuring adherence to service protocols. His role includes implementing sales strategies, conducting staff training programmes and supporting revenue growth initiatives at the property.

He also manages service recovery processes and monitors guest satisfaction to maintain operational consistency.

Career Progression

Prior to his current role, Sharma worked as Assistant Restaurant Manager at Regal Burger in Saudi Arabia from February 2023 to March 2024, where he handled daily operations, workforce planning and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

He also served as Food and Beverage Executive and Supervisor at Royal Orchid Regenta Resort and Spa, Mashobra, between July 2021 and January 2023, where he supervised multi-outlet operations and was promoted within a year.

Industry Experience

Sharma has over eight years of experience in food and beverage operations across hospitality establishments. His experience includes roles at ITC Fortune Select Forest Hill, Pine Drive Resort and Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, where he worked in fine dining service environments and high-volume operations.

His responsibilities across roles have included team supervision, service coordination, staff training and maintaining operational standards in diverse hospitality settings.

Education and Background

He holds a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from SHEDS College of Hotel Management, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. He has also completed industrial training at Taj West End, Bengaluru, and vocational training at The Oberoi Sukh Vilas Resort and Spa, Chandigarh.

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