Courtyard by Marriott Shillong has appointed Chef Tapeswar Jana as Executive Chef, effective October 2026, strengthening the hotel’s culinary leadership with a hospitality professional experienced in restaurant operations, banqueting, menu development and large-scale event catering. In his new position, he will oversee the property’s culinary operations, including kitchen management, food quality, menu planning and dining services across its restaurants and banquet facilities.
Chef Jana brings experience across several established hospitality brands, including Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, The Raintree, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental and ITC Hotels.
His professional background covers culinary operations, food cost management, food safety, team leadership and the planning and execution of dining experiences for hotel guests, events and destination weddings.
The appointment reinforces Marriott’s organisational direction, contributing to hospitality leadership updates.To Lead Culinary Operations at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong
As Executive Chef, Chef Jana will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s culinary operations, including food preparation, menu development, kitchen administration and the management of culinary teams.
His responsibilities will extend across the property’s dining outlets, banquet operations and other food service requirements.
Culinary Experience Across Leading Hospitality Brands
Chef Jana’s professional career includes associations with Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, The Raintree, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental and ITC Hotels.
These assignments have provided exposure to culinary operations within different hospitality environments, including hotel restaurants, banqueting facilities, in-room dining and outdoor catering.
Experience with Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton
Chef Jana’s career includes culinary assignments with Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton, adding experience within international hospitality operations.
His professional background encompasses restaurant dining, banquet services and other hotel food and beverage functions.
Chef Jana’s culinary work has also been associated with recognition at the Times Good Food Awards 2026.
Strengthening Culinary Leadership at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong
Chef Tapeswar Jana’s appointment as Executive Chef brings experience in hotel culinary operations, restaurant management, banquet catering and menu development to Courtyard by Marriott Shillong.
His career includes associations with Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, The Raintree, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental and ITC Hotels, alongside recognition connected with restaurant concepts honoured at the Times Good Food Awards 2026.
In his new position, he will oversee the hotel’s culinary team, food quality, menu development and kitchen operations.
The appointment supports Courtyard by Marriott Shillong’s efforts to develop its dining offerings for hotel guests, event clients and the local community.
