The Ritz-Carlton, Pune announced the elevation of Shri Raj Goswami as Director of Restaurants & Bar.
Shri Raj Goswami has been part of The Ritz-Carlton, Pune team since December 2020 and has climbed up the ranks to take over this role. He has been instrumental in redefining trends and service strategy to ensure that our guests experience an essence of the destination through its food and beverage offerings. With experience across luxury brands across Asia and the Middle East, he has the ability to lead multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams and navigate complex challenges across food and beverage verticals.
Excellent in interpersonal and communication skills, Shri Raj has fostered a highly motivated and cohesive team at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune. His drive to safeguard brand reputation, while delivering financial performance quickly made him rise through the ranks from Restaurants and Bar Manager to Director of Restaurants and Bar.
Shri Raj Goswami comes with 12 years of experience with luxury hospitality brands. He joined The Ritz-Carlton, Pune team after multiple successful stints in India and abroad. He began his career at the Oberoi Amarvillas as a server where his proficiency coupled with exceptional management skills honed him to become Multiple Restaurant and Banquet Supervisor. Shri Raj went on to work for many other renowned brands such as Taj Lake Palace and Four Seasons Bahrain Bay. Four Seasons Maldives, was his last assignment prior to his current stint at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune.
Having a family with an army background, Shri Raj grew up in different cities across India. Travelling across the country exposed him to different cultures, foods and trends and this is where his passion towards food & beverage and hospitality developed and thrived. He graduated with a diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Jaipur in 2010. With every experience,
Shri Raj Goswami hopes to transform the dining experience into an everlasting memory, a notion that captures the essence of The Ritz-Carlton brand. With his vast exposure to various cultures and cuisines, he aims to continue driving service innovation and brand reputation at the property. He believes his strength lies in his ability to connect with guests. Shri Raj enjoys catching up on a cricket match and reading in his free time.
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