Ajit Bangera Email and Phone Number
With a Food & Beverage / Hotel Management career spanning more than 40 years, I’ve been privileged to lead and work with large and diverse kitchens and talented chefs, for some of the world’s leading luxury hotels and F&B operations. My speciality is in developing and opening new luxury properties. Having spent the last 12+ years with ITC Hotels, I am currently the Senior Area Executive Chef for Sri Lanka - opening ITC’s first international hotel in Colombo. With a proven track record for delivering top and bottom line financial results as a dynamic and accountable leader in high stakes projects. I have previously also been part of the pre-launch team for ITC Grand Chola as their Senior Executive Chef. Managing F&B operations for 600 rooms, eight distinct award-winning restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a pastry shop and two bars, it totalled 11 food outlets, in addition to banquet operations with a capacity of 5000 guests. I have also supported the opening of: ITC Kohenur Hyderabad, ITC Narmada Ahmedabad and Welcomhotel Coimbatore.As the architect and head of the team that created Avartana (a Top 30 Restaurant in Asia), I’ve been excited to watch the joy that this unique Indian experience has given to those who have savoured the cuisine of the Southern Indian peninsula in innovative, traditionally-flavoured dishes using global techniques.Recognition for ITC Hotels work includes: * Avartana awarded Best Restaurant Top 30 in Asia 2023* Chef of the Year for ITC Hotels 2018-2019* Times Food Awards Chef of the Year 2016* Seven ITC Grand Chola restaurants selected as winners for 2016 in Times Food AwardsPrior to my time with ITC Hotels, I have led multiple large-scale food & beverage and kitchen operations including for one of the world’s largest cruise lines - Carnival - where I oversaw the food operations for over 3500 passengers, 1100+ crew producing over 20,000 meals per day - based out of America. With my time at ITC Hotels nearing an end, I am currently open for new opportunities where my unique skills in large F&B operations and hotels will be essential. Please reach out to me via email or on LinkedIn.
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Senior Area Executive Chef | Opening Itc Colombo, Sri LankaItc Hotels Nov 2021 - PresentColombo, Western Province, Sri LankaCurrently in charge of managing all F&B operations for opening ITC's first international hotel in Colombo which will include in total nine restaurants and bars, full banquet operations and in-room F&B operations. Located in the very heart of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the Beira Lake, this super luxury hotel will feature gracefully appointed guest rooms and suites, state-of-the art business and conference facilities with designated pre-function areas and a fine selection of Indian and international cuisines, an array of health & wellness facilities and a state-of-the-art business centre.
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Senior Executive Chef | Itc Grand Chola & Senior Area Executive Chef South IndiaItc Hotels Sep 2010 - Nov 2021Chennai Area, IndiaAs part of the pre-launch team for ITC Grand Chola as their Senior Executive Chef, I was managing F&B operations for 600 rooms, eight distinct award-winning restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a pastry shop and two bars; totalling 11 food outlets, in addition to banquet operations with a capacity of 5000 guests.The hotel also was home to the award-winning South Indian restaurant Avartana. As the architect and head of the team that created Avartana (a Top 30 Restaurant in Asia), I’ve been excited to watch the joy that this unique Indian experience has given to those who have savoured the cuisine of the Southern Indian peninsula in innovative, traditionally-flavoured, dishes using global techniques.
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Executive ChefCarnival Cruise Lines Oct 2006 - Aug 2010United StatesI oversaw the food operations in the ship catering for over 3500 passengers and ~1100 crew producing over 20,000 meals per day. Catering predominantly to American and European clientele and a multi ethnic crew. -
Various Senior Executive Chef RolesVarious Jan 1991 - Sep 2006AustraliaMoved to Australia and worked in various large organisations which include Compass group, Spotless Services p/l, Victorian hospitality management services, the Rydges group of hotels and the Raddison hotel.
Ajit Bangera Education Details
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Institute Of Hotel Management, MumbaiHospitality Administration/Management -
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Sacred Heart Boys High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Ajit Bangera
What company does Ajit Bangera work for?
Ajit Bangera works for Itc Hotels
What is Ajit Bangera's role at the current company?
Ajit Bangera's current role is Award-winning Hotel Management Executive | Architect & head of the team behind Avartana (Asia Top 30 restaurant) | ITC Luxury Hotels.
What schools did Ajit Bangera attend?
Ajit Bangera attended Monash University, Institute Of Hotel Management, Mumbai, Mumbai University Mumbai, Sacred Heart Boys High School.
Who are Ajit Bangera's colleagues?
Ajit Bangera's colleagues are Moksh Bharadwaj, Rahul Prabhakar, Nischay Adhikari, Akash Halder, Jyotsna Dey, Atul Thik, Diksha Chhetri.
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