Viplaw Ranjan: From Pre-Opening Pro to F&B Leadership – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 Nominee
Viplaw Ranjan, F&B Manager at The Gaur Sarovar Premier Greater Noida, is a nominee for the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. Discover his expert journey.
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Meet Viplaw Ranjan – Food and Beverage Manager at The Gaur Sarovar Premier, Greater Noida
With over 15 years of hands-on hospitality experience, Viplaw Ranjan stands tall among India’s most seasoned food and beverage professionals. Currently serving as the Food and Beverage Manager at The Gaur Sarovar Premier, Greater Noida, Viplaw is proudly nominated for the People’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025, in recognition of a career marked by consistency, innovation, and remarkable event execution.
Viplaw’s career spans across elite hospitality brands including Radisson Blu, Hyatt, ITC Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Sarovar Hotels. His core strength lies in managing high-pressure, large-scale banquet operations, guest services, and F&B pre-openings—skills that have made him a key figure in India’s evolving hotel landscape.
He has been instrumental in reducing food waste by 22%, boosting operational efficiency, and mentoring teams of over 100 employees. From high-profile government events involving the President, Prime Minister, and Governors of India to top-tier weddings and corporate gatherings, Viplaw has delivered exceptional hospitality under the spotlight.
In his most recent leadership at The Gaur Sarovar Premier, and prior role at Sarovar Portico Amritsar, Viplaw managed both the F&B departments and broader hotel operations. His ability to lead pre-opening teams, set SOPs, manage vendor logistics, and conduct training programs makes him a complete hospitality professional.
Viplaw’s awards and recognitions speak for themselves:
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3x Employee of the Month – Holiday Inn Mumbai
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Top Seller Award – Holiday Inn Mumbai
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Guest Appreciation Letters – From IHG executives and Gujarat Government
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Whiskey Training Completion – Under India’s legendary mixologist Shatbhi Basu
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Event Honors – Indian Food Festivals, Street Food Fairs, and VVIP dinners
Fluent in English and Hindi, Viplaw is known for his guest-first mindset, calm under pressure, and passion for training new talent. His story is one of learning, leading, and never settling for mediocrity.
This nomination for the HCP F&B Leader Award 2025 is a well-earned tribute to a career that has touched every corner of hospitality—from kitchen setup to corporate service excellence.
