Chef Manoj Rai takes over as CEO at Punjabi by Nature

As a culinary professional with over two decades of industry experience Chef Manoj Rai has taken over as the CEO of Punjabi by Nature. Chef Manoj is known for his creative flair, passion for food, business acumen, and engaging interpersonal skills.

He is one of the youngest chefs to become an Executive Chef at Delhi-based 5-star property LEBUA and has spent nearly 24 years working with top restaurants and hotels in Delhi.

His career journey began as a trainee, he then rose to become the Director of Food Production at Zerruco by Zilli and secured a collaboration with Pan India Foods, overseeing 30+ restaurants. He worked as the Director of Food and Beverages at Anardana, where he demonstrated leadership and strategic skills. His performance led to his promotion as COO of Romeo Lane and Birch by Romeo Lane. He has worked with brands like TGIF, Radisson, Jaypee, Claridges, and Marriott Hotels.

Currently, he is engaged in the establishment of restaurants for UAE conglomerate and is authoring a cookbook titled "A Platter for the Genius," focusing on healthy living. Transitioning from a chef to a management expert.