Palash Samanta: Resilience and Results in Indian Hospitality – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 Nominee
Palash Samanta, F&B Manager at Pride Hotel Bhopal, is a nominee for the People’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. Discover his inspiring growth in hospitality.
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Meet Palash Samanta – F&B Manager at Pride Hotel Bhopal with 11+ Years of Experience
Palash Samanta, currently serving as the Food and Beverage Manager at Pride Hotel, Bhopal, is a hospitality professional whose rise through the ranks is defined by consistency, people-first leadership, and a results-driven approach. With more than 11 years of hands-on experience, Palash’s nomination for the People’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 recognizes a journey built on dedication, discipline, and guest satisfaction.
Palash began his career as a steward and steadily grew into management roles by consistently exceeding performance expectations at properties like The Fern Residency Goa, Babylon International Raipur, Hotel Vennington Court, and Hotel The Karan Chhindwara. His background across both casual and fine dining venues has helped him master the balance between personalized guest experiences and operational efficiency.
At Pride Hotel Bhopal, Palash leads a diverse team while managing every aspect of the F&B department—from budgeting, cost control, and stock management to event execution and team training. He’s known for being a gifted motivator and mentor, managing teams of 80+ staff, and building service cultures that foster professionalism, productivity, and guest loyalty.
What makes Palash stand out is his ability to maintain poise under pressure. His multitasking abilities in high-stress environments have made him a go-to leader for managing banquets, in-house promotions, and daily operations. His past roles as Assistant F&B Manager and Restaurant Manager show his capability to take ownership of outlets and turn them into high-performing revenue centers.
Palash is also praised for his adaptability and communication skills, fluently speaking English, Hindi, and Bengali. His belief in learning through practice has shaped a leadership style that blends theory with practicality—a style that young professionals in hospitality look up to.
This nomination for the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 is a well-earned recognition of Palash’s contributions to Indian hospitality and his continued commitment to delivering excellence in guest service.
