The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Marriott Executive Apartments have appointed Rahul Chaudhary as the new Director of Food & Beverage. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality sector, he brings a strong background in operations, team development and culinary planning to his new role.
Rahul’s career reflects a clear focus on operational discipline and guest-centric service. His past roles highlight his work in strengthening food and beverage operations, building capable teams and shaping dining concepts that support revenue and guest satisfaction. He joins The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake after serving as Director of Food & Beverage at Conrad Pune, where he contributed to enhancing service quality and operational structure.
Leading Food & Beverage Across Two Properties
Rahul will oversee the food and beverage function at both The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Marriott Executive Apartments. His remit includes developing dining concepts, supervising outlets, improving process consistency and guiding teams. His approach centres on practical systems, steady execution and supporting his teams to deliver reliable guest experiences across high-volume operations.
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Leadership Approach
Speaking about his work ethic,
“Consistency builds trust and I believe in the power of People, Product, and Process to create a culture of excellence.”
Rahul aims to create focused dining experiences at the two properties and continue strengthening guest satisfaction scores through a disciplined approach to daily operations.
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Personal Interests
Outside work, Rahul is an active culinary explorer. He enjoys trying new cuisines and visiting restaurants for ideas. He also practices short mindfulness sessions to maintain balance during demanding operational cycles.
Career Highlights
• Managed food and beverage operations at Conrad Pune, Park Hyatt Hyderabad and Grand Hyatt Goa
• Delivered revenue improvements in previous roles
• Introduced new dining concepts that supported guest engagement
• Built capable teams with strong retention and performance records
