Bharat Singh Rawat: A Multi-Talented F&B Strategist – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 Nominee
Bharat Singh Rawat, Assistant F&B Manager at Lemon Tree Hotel Kota, is a nominee for the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. Discover his 14+ years of excellence.

Meet Bharat Singh Rawat – Assistant F&B Manager at Lemon Tree Hotel Kota, A Proven Performer Across India and the Middle East
Bharat Singh Rawat, currently serving as the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Lemon Tree Hotel, Kota, is a versatile and experienced hospitality leader with over 14 years in the industry. His nomination for the People’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 celebrates a career that blends deep operational knowledge with creativity, team-building, and a drive for excellence.
Bharat's diverse career has taken him through leading brands like Hilton Chennai, Taj Skyline Ahmedabad, Ramee Dream Dubai, Aloft Marriott Bengaluru, and Royal Orchid Hotels. Known for being one of the Top 5 nominees at the 2019 Hotelier India Awards in the Banqueting category, Bharat has consistently demonstrated excellence in events, quick service restaurants, banquets, and fine dining.
At Lemon Tree Kota, he plays a key role in managing full-scale F&B operations, SOP implementation, cost control, recruitment, inventory oversight, and team development. Whether it’s designing exceptional menus or managing guest concerns with empathy, Bharat is a leader who leads from the front—always ensuring that service remains top-notch and commercially sound.
What sets him apart is his ability to thrive in both pre-opening environments and fast-paced operations. His past international experience at Ramee Dream in Dubai gave him insights into multicultural dining trends and global service benchmarks. Back in India, he played pivotal roles in elevating the standards at newly launched properties like Park Plaza Bengaluru and Taj Skyline Ahmedabad.
Bharat is also passionate about team culture and SOP-based training. He brings an analytical mind to every task, with strong skills in supply chain, budgeting, and cross-department coordination. His software proficiency includes Micros, IDS, and POS systems, giving him a technological edge in operational planning.
Armed with an MBA from Sikkim Manipal University and a BHM degree from AMC College, Bharat’s formal education supports his deep industry experience. Fluent in English and Hindi, he’s as comfortable in high-level strategic meetings as he is in the heart of a bustling banquet operation.
From managing customer delight to hosting VIP events with precision, Bharat Singh Rawat continues to set new benchmarks in hospitality leadership. His nomination is a well-earned recognition of his broad expertise, operational sharpness, and guest-focused mindset.