Santosh Kumar Choudhary Joined Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort as Executive Chef

Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, managed by Shanti Hospitality Management Services, recently announced the joining of Santosh Kumar Choudhary as the Executive Chef. He joins the company with experience of more than 20 years and is all set to elevate the resorts existing reputation as one of the key mountain destinations. 

Passionate about regional cuisines, Chef Choudhary works to source ingredients from local, sustainable producers. A hands-on team member, he is a believer in modern management techniques and encourage practices to improve efficiency.

Chef Choudhary started his career as a trainee chef in 2000 with Clarks Avadh, Lucknow and then joined Radisson Hotel in Varanasi as a Commis Chef in 2002. A year later, he got an opportunity to join Fairmont Dubai and relocated to the UAE. He has also been part of Chedi Muscat, Sultanate of Oman and Yas Links Abu Dhabi. He relocated to India in 2012 and joined the team at Vivanta by Taj, Madikeri in Karnataka as a Sous Chef. His first assignment as Executive Chef was in 2014, with the Royal Orchid Golden Suites, Pune and then he joined the pre-opening team of Radisson Lucknow for a short tenure. His last assignment was with Taj Theog Resort & Spa in Shimla, as Executive Chef, where he was instrumental in setting up the entire culinary operations.

“I am thrilled to take on this role with Hyatt Hotels Corporation with their only mountain resort property in India. It is a privilege to be joining the exceptionally talented team at Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort and the prestigious Shanti Hospitality Group, particularly as it will give me the chance to work closely with locally supplied ingredients, showcasing the abundance of fine, seasonal produce available in this beautiful location. I’m extremely excited to expand upon this experience at this scenic location with Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort,” said Santosh Kumar Choudhary.

Chef Choudhary holds a three-year Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Bhopal and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Studies from IGNOU, New Delhi. Born and raised in Bihar’s Samastipur, he is an extrovert at heart, fond of adventures, loves listening to music, exploring new technology advancements, and enjoys Nature walks.

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