New Culinary Director Appointed at Total Environment Hospitality

Saba AzimNovember 6, 20251 Mins read295

Chef Suresh Venkataramana

Total Environment Hospitality has announced the appointment of Chef Suresh Venkataramana as Culinary Director.

In this role, he will set menu direction, culinary standards, and oversee kitchen operations across the group’s hospitality portfolio, including Windmills Craftworks and Oota.

Chef Suresh will collaborate with brand, supply chain, and operations teams. He will report directly to Ashish Saxena, Chief Executive Officer at Total Environment Hospitality.

He brings over 28 years of experience across hotels and restaurants in India and overseas. His career includes a decade in the UK, where he worked across hotel and restaurant kitchens and trained under Michelin-starred chefs,

His previous association with Total Environment Hospitality includes a tenure as Executive Chef at Windmills Craftworks, Bangalore (2013–2018). He also played a key role in setting up Oota Bangalore and served as Director of Culinary Operations at Windmills Craftworks, Dallas.

Commenting on the appointment, Ashish Saxena, CEO of Total Environment Hospitality, said: “Suresh blends craftsmanship with operational rigor. His understanding of flavor, seasonality, and team culture will help us raise the bar across our kitchens while staying true to the authentic and unique experiences we’re known for.”

Chef Suresh Venkataramana added: “Total Environment values care, detail, and authenticity. My focus is to build kitchens that think seasonally, source responsibly, and cook with clarity — menus that travel well across concepts yet feel personal on every plate.”