HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 – Official Top 30 Winners Announced

HCP reveals the Top 30 winners of the prestigious F&B Leader Award 2025, celebrating exceptional hospitality leaders across India.

HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 – Official Top 30 Winners Announced
HCP announces Top 30 winners of F&B Leader Award 2025

Hospitality Career Profile (HCP) is proud to unveil the Top 30 winners of the prestigious HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. This award celebrates outstanding food and beverage leaders who have made remarkable contributions to the hospitality industry, inspiring teams, delighting guests, and raising industry standards.

The HCP F&B Leader Award is part of the People’s Choice Awards series by Hospitality Career Profile, where industry professionals and hospitality enthusiasts come together to vote for their favorites. The winners were selected based on public voting, showcasing the incredible support and recognition these leaders have earned from colleagues, guests, and followers across the hospitality sector.

Celebrating Excellence in Hospitality

This year’s competition witnessed record-breaking participation from F&B Managers, F&B directors key industry professionals. From five-star hotels to boutique restaurants, the nominees represented the very best of India’s and the global hospitality scene.

The Top 30 represent not just culinary skill, but leadership, innovation, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. Each winner has left an indelible mark on the industry through creativity, dedication, and passion.


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The Top 30 Winners – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025

Here is the list of winners who secured their place in the Top 30 after weeks of voting and unwavering public support:

Rank Winner Name Property / Hotel Vote %
1 Vivek Sharma Crowne Plaza Today, Gurugram 24.7%
2 Mukesh Trivedi Iscon The Fern Resort & Spa, Bhavnagar 24.1%
3 S. Imran Khan Accord Puducherry 11.3%
4 Shreyash Dwivedi The St. Regis, Mumbai 10.4%
5 Haippi Kumar Prajapat Kananwas Resort, Kumbhalgarh 5.4%
6 Gnanendra Reddy Radisson Blu Resort, Visakhapatnam 2.9%
7 Sakthitharan R The Tamara, Coorg 2.3%
8 Raja Shankar K The Residency Towers, Puducherry 2.3%
9 Vikesh Kumar Mysa Zinc Journey by The Fern 2.0%
10 Bharat Singh Rawat Lemon Tree Hotels, Kota 1.6%
11 Ashutosh Bhandari Namah Nainital (Radisson Individuals Retreats) 1.4%
12 Hameed Shaik Golkonda Resorts 1.2%
13 Kadal Murugan M Kadal Samudhra Palace 1.2%
14 Gopinath K Lemon Tree Hotels 1.2%
15 Rahul Dhak The Fern Sardar Sarovar Resort, Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat 1.1%
16 Sunil Jadhav Oleander Farms Luxury Resort, Karjat 1.0%
17 Pandian R Zone Connect by The Park 0.7%
18 Vinayak Sungar Fairfield by Marriott, Bengaluru Rajajinagar 0.7%
19 Vikram Singh Taj Sawai, Ranthambore 0.7%
20 Sunit Kumar Singh The Aviyaan 0.5%
21 Chinmay Singh Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Kota 0.5%
22 Abhishek Bajpai The Park Regis Hotel, Goa 0.5%
23 Surya Mani Rathore Ramada Encore By Wyndham, Viramgam Ahmedabad 0.4%
24 Mohanraj Nambiar ITC Hotels 0.4%
25 Rohit Bisht Fairfield by Marriott, Ahmedabad 0.2%
26 Viplaw Ranjan The Gaurs Sarovar Premier, Greater Noida 0.2%
27 Sourav Bera Swosti Chilika Resort, Odisha 0.2%
28 Chandra Sen Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie 0.2%
29 Anuj Singh Unique Resort & Lifestyle, Valsad 0.1%
30 Avent Kumar Park Inn and Suites By Radisson, Yelahanka 0.1%

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Top 30 Jury Winners – Official Results Table

Rank Nominee’s Full Name Jury Marks
1 Shreyash Dwivedi 77
2 Sakthitharan.R 75
3 Ashutosh Bhandari 74
4 Surya Mani Rathore 74
5 Vikram Singh 74
6 Poola Gnanendra Reddy 74
7 Sunit Kumar Singh 73
8 Palash Samanta 72
9 Abhishek Bajpai 72
10 Haippi Kumar Prajapat 70
11 Debnath Dey 70
12 Vivek Sharma 70
13 Vinayak Sungar 70
14 Mohanraj Nambiar 70
15 Kadal Murugan M 70
16 Sunil Jadhav 69
17 Viplaw Ranjan 69
18 Mukesh Trivedi 67
19 Raja Shankar K 67
20 Kuldeep Bhure 66
21 Bharat Singh Rawat 66
22 S. Imran Khan 66
23 Gopinath K 65
24 Avent Kumar 65
25 Rahul Dhak 65
26 Kafeel Ahmad Khan 65
27 Anuj Singh 64
28 Charles Brown 64
29 Chinmay Singh 64
30 Vikesh Kumar 64

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Diversity in Leadership – From Metros to Mountain Retreats

One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s winners is the diversity of their backgrounds and workplaces. The list includes leaders from bustling urban hotels in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram, as well as serene destinations like Coorg, Puducherry, and Ranthambore.

Their hotels and resorts range from world-class global chains like Marriott, Radisson, ITC, and Taj, to independent luxury properties that have carved out unique identities in the market.

This variety reflects the depth and richness of India’s hospitality industry — and how excellence can be found everywhere, from a small heritage property to a sprawling five-star resort.


What This Win Means for the Winners

The HCP F&B Leader Award is not just a title — it’s a recognition of years of hard work and dedication. Each winner will receive:

  • A Certificate of Excellence to honor their achievement

  • A featured profile on Hospitality Career Profile, read by thousands of hospitality professionals across India

  • A badge of recognition they can proudly showcase in their career portfolio

  • The opportunity to inspire the next generation of F&B professionals


Hospitality Career Profile’s Message

"The Top 30 winners of the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 have set new standards in the industry. Their leadership, creativity, and passion inspire not only their teams but also the entire hospitality community. We congratulate each winner and thank the hospitality industry for supporting this initiative through their votes and encouragement."


Final Thoughts

This year’s HCP F&B Leader Award proves one thing — hospitality in India is in excellent hands. Whether it’s creating unforgettable dining experiences, leading with empathy, or driving business growth, these winners have shown that true leadership is about service, innovation, and heart.

Hospitality Career Profile looks forward to continuing this tradition of recognizing excellence and cannot wait to see what these leaders achieve in the years ahead.

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