Vishal Sharma Among Restaurant Manager Award 2026 Nominees

Vishal Sharma, Restaurant Manager at The Aviyaan Hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026, according to an announcement made in 2026. The nomination recognises his role in managing restaurant operations, guest services and food and beverage functions at the property.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Sharma’s current position as Restaurant Manager at The Aviyaan Hotel Lucknow, where he has been serving since September 2025. He oversees restaurant and in-room dining (IRD) operations, ensuring coordination across service areas and maintaining guest satisfaction standards.

According to available information, he is responsible for handling customer enquiries and complaints, supervising daily operations and preparing operational reports.

Operational Responsibilities

Sharma manages end-to-end restaurant operations, including staff recruitment, training and supervision, as well as overseeing stock levels and administrative processes. His role includes preparing daily and monthly reports and ensuring smooth service delivery across departments.

He also coordinates customer interactions, addresses service issues and ensures adherence to operational procedures to maintain consistency in service standards.

Previous Roles and Experience

Prior to his current role, Sharma served as Restaurant Manager at AIPL Dream City Club, Amritsar, from April 2024 to April 2025, where he handled restaurant, bar and banquet operations. He also worked as Restaurant Manager during the pre-opening phase at O By Tamara, Coimbatore, from July 2023 to March 2024.

Earlier, he held the position of Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Centrum Hotel Lucknow between September 2022 and June 2023, overseeing restaurant and coffee shop operations.

Career Progression in Hospitality

Sharma has more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with exposure to operations management and food and beverage services. He worked as F&B Executive at DLF Valley Club, Panchkula, from 2019 to 2022, where he coordinated restaurant and banquet operations.

His earlier roles include Senior Guest Service Associate at Slider Station, Bahrain, and Radisson Blu Jaipur, along with initial experience as a Guest Service Associate at the same property.

Education and Professional Background

Sharma holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Punjab Technical University, completed between 2010 and 2013. His skills include menu planning, food and beverage purchasing, event planning and customer service, according to available records.

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