APPOINTMENT
The Fern in Goregaon has appointed Sanjiv Kumar as its new executive chef. With his extensive experience in food production and deep understanding of market trends, Kumar is expected to improve the hotel's culinary operations. He will oversee the hotel's dining venues, including Alfresco, the lobby-level multi-cuisine restaurant; Fleur, the all-day dining restaurant known for its global delicacies; and the upcoming rooftop restaurant specializing in Lebanese cuisine.
Kumar has had a distinguished career in fine dining and upscale restaurants, excelling in Modern and Classic European, Pan-Asian, and Indian cuisines. He has collaborated with renowned chefs like Philip John Ture and Rolf Wieser and is skilled in menu engineering, quality control, and financial management.
Kumar has worked with several prestigious establishments, including Radisson Blu Pune, The Creative Lunch Restaurant, Madeleine Bakery & Brasserie, Ibis & Novotel Techpark, The Lalit Ashok, The Leela Palace, IHG Hotels, Hilton, Sheraton, and Le Meridien. His expertise in food and labour cost control, menu development, and culinary team management prepares him to drive culinary excellence at The Fern, Goregaon. Kumar is certified in Serve Safe, ISO, OSHA, and HACCP and is committed to the highest food safety and hygiene standards, aligning with The Fern, Goregaon's vision of culinary excellence.