Pankaj Kumar Appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park

THE WESTIN Pune Koregaon Park has announced the appointment of Pankaj Kumar as the Director of Food and Beverage. In his new role, Pankaj will provide strategic leadership and execution for the hotel’s food and beverage.

with over 12 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, Kumar’s first assignment in hospitality was with Grand Hyatt Mumbai. His various positions over the years has brought him a wealth of operations and management experience of the food and beverage department. He has won several awards and accolades during his stint at various properties including the Ciroc Bartender of the Year in 2008 at Taj Lands End and has also has received various certificates of appreciation from the premium properties he worked for in his tenure of 12 years. His last stint was with the Hyatt Regency Mumbai.

Commenting on his appointment, Nishant Agarwal, General Manager The Westin Pune Koregaon Park said “It gives me immense pleasure to announce Pankaj’s appointment as the Director of Food and Beverage. Pankaj is the perfect example of the extra-ordinary talent whose leadership, credentials and way of thinking distinguish him in the field. With his strategic guidance, we are excited about the future and raising the bar for our diners in terms of innovation and excellence in service.”

Kumar is one of the fortunate ones to have a similar passion and profession. His life revolves around food and beverage whether it’s in the hotel or outside the hotel. His weekends are spent churning innovative cocktails for his friends and cooking simple meals over-elaborate conversations.