Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal has appointed Kalpesh Kature as Executive Chef, strengthening its culinary leadership team with an experienced hospitality professional. Bringing more than 17 years of industry experience, Kature will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, driving menu innovation, operational excellence and memorable dining experiences across the property.
Kature has built an extensive career across leading hospitality brands, developing expertise in culinary operations, banquet planning, menu development, food cost management and team leadership. His appointment reflects the hotel’s continued focus on enhancing its food and beverage offerings through experienced culinary leadership.
The move contributes to Marriott’s organisational strength, reinforcing hospitality leadership updates.
To Lead Culinary Operations
As Executive Chef, Kature will oversee culinary operations across the hotel’s restaurants, banquet facilities and in-room dining services.
His responsibilities include menu planning, maintaining food quality and safety standards, managing kitchen teams, overseeing banquet culinary services and supporting the overall dining strategy. He will also focus on delivering innovative menus while ensuring operational efficiency and consistent guest experiences across all food and beverage outlets.
Brings Extensive Hospitality Experience
Prior to joining Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, Kature served as Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong, where he led kitchen operations, menu development, banquet culinary services and food safety standards while managing the property’s culinary team.
Earlier in his career, he held culinary leadership roles with Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Pune Kharadi, ibis Pune, Royal Orchids Golden Suites Pune and Radisson Hotel Pune.
Across these assignments, he gained broad experience in hotel kitchen operations, banquet production, menu innovation, food quality management and culinary team development, building a strong foundation in both upscale and business hospitality environments.
Leadership Welcomes the Appointment
Welcoming the appointment, Kadambari Sabharwal, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Chef Kalpesh Kature to Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal as our Executive Chef. His impressive culinary background, commitment to excellence and people-first leadership approach align perfectly with the values we uphold at the hotel. We are confident that his experience and fresh perspective will further strengthen our culinary offerings while creating meaningful dining experiences for our guests. We look forward to the passion and creativity he will bring to our kitchens and wish him every success in his new role.”
Strengthening the Culinary Experience
Kature’s appointment reflects Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal’s commitment to elevating its culinary offerings through experienced leadership. His expertise in menu development, kitchen operations and team management is expected to strengthen the hotel’s food and beverage programme while enhancing guest dining experiences.
Supporting Future Culinary Growth
In his new role, Kature will play a key role in shaping the hotel’s culinary direction by introducing innovative menus, maintaining high operational standards and mentoring the culinary team. His extensive hospitality experience is expected to contribute to the continued success of the property’s restaurants, banquet operations and overall dining experience.
