Marriott International announced the appointment of Jitendra Singh Rathore, as the Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott, Sindhu Bhawan Road (SBR), in Ahmedabad.

The newly opened hotel is Marriott International’s sixth property in Ahmedabad.

Jitendra Singh Rathore brings a rich and diverse experience spanning over 17 long years, as he attained culinary excellence in the hospitality sector.

An alumnus of Institute of Hotel Management in Jaipur, Jitendra began his career at Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur in October 2003. Always striving for perfection and eager to learn, Jitendra adapts to changing and diverse working requirements and that is what has led him to work with a repertoire of international clientele in markets such as Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Pune, Agra and Raipur. Prior to being part of the pre-opening team at Courtyard by Marriott, SBR, Jitendra was the Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott, Raipur.

He has also worked in different capacities with various properties of national and international hospitality brands, including Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; Hyatt Regency, Pune; Hyatt Palace Goa and The Claridges Hotel Surajkund, Delhi-NCR.

A sound understanding of different cultures, staple diets, flavours and ingredients native to different regions, coupled with his vast experience and training with international chefs, adds to Jitendra’s skills to be able to carefully develop a specialised menu across a plethora of cuisines.

Through his expertise with different flavours, Courtyard by Marriott, SBR, will surely curate a unique gastronomical experience for its guests.

Backed with extensive understanding of food, flavours and cuisines and stride for perfection, Jitendra Singh Rathore will take forward Marriott’s legacy of offering distinct flavours from across the world and authentic delicacies from the local platters to its guests, leaving them enchanted with some simple yet indulgent culinary pleasures.

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With 17 years of experience in hospitality sector, Deep Preet Bindra will aim to strengthen the hotel and brand’s position in the market.

With his rich and diverse experience in the hospitality and services sector, Deep Preet Bindra will lead the team at the hotel to strengthen its position in the value-driven market of Ahmedabad.

He began his carreer as a management trainee at the financial services corporation, American Express. Deep Preet Bindra took a leap into the hospitality sector in 2008 starting with the The Oberoi Hotels and Resort.

Deep Preet Bindra has worked in different capacities at many hospitality brands including JW Marriott, Aerocity in New Delhi and Marriott Whitefield in Bengaluru.

His multi-dimensional experience in different roles at Marriott International and other brands, has helped him carve a niche in bringing about operational excellence.

Under his leadership, Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield has seen revenue growth across various channels contributing to it becoming a market leader in ADR, OCC and overall guest experience.

Sharing his views about his upcoming journey with Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad, Deep Preet Bindra said, “Ahmedabad as a market is unique and promising. It is an eclectic blend of centuries old culture and traditions, being India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City and a gateway to the modern world being an emerging global business hub located in close to the country’s first international financial services centre -GIFT City.

He went on to say, “Continuing my journey with Marriott International, I look forward to the opportunity of strengthening the position of this hotel in the city’s growing hospitality sector.”

He added, “Through Marriott’s promise of hospitality, we will put our best foot forward to continue offering specially curated experiences for our new and existing guests. The focus will be on improving processes and bring about innovations in our services to best cater to the diverse requirements of our esteemed customers.”

A firm believer in collaborative approach in achieving operational efficiency, Deep Preet Bindra is known for his well-thought out business strategies and keeping his team dynamic and motivated.

Deep Preet Bindra is an alumnus of Delhi University and has pursued post-graduation in business management from Indraprastha University.

He is a voracious reader and a well-travelled individual and prefers spending quality time with his wife and daughters in his leisure time.

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