APPOINTMENT

Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Appoints Chef Athar Hussain as Executive Chef

Focus on strengthening culinary direction and guest dining experiences

Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Chef Athar Hussain as Executive Chef. In this role, he will lead the resort’s culinary operations and support the development of its food and beverage offerings.

Chef Athar brings over 16 years of experience across hospitality brands, including The St. Regis Mumbai, Park Hyatt Hyderabad, JW Marriott Chandigarh and The Leela Palace Bengaluru. He most recently served as Executive Sous Chef at Hilton Manyata, where he oversaw food and beverage operations with a focus on quality and consistency.

His culinary approach combines Indian flavours with global techniques, shaped by experience across multiple markets. Alongside kitchen leadership, he has worked on menu planning, team management and operational efficiency.

At Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, he will oversee culinary strategy across all dining venues. His responsibilities include menu development, aligning offerings with changing guest preferences and incorporating sustainable practices where possible.

Speaking on his appointment, Chef Athar Hussain said that menu creation is an ongoing process shaped by exploration and refinement. He noted that Hyderabad’s culinary traditions have influenced his approach, with a focus on using local ingredients while introducing contemporary techniques in presentation and preparation.

The appointment is part of the resort’s efforts to further develop its food and beverage programme and engage both resident guests and local diners.