ROHIT BAJPAI
Seasoned Hotelier
Delhi
Summary
Result driven, seasoned and a well-traveled hospitality professional with 26 years of functional managerial experience. Graduated from the Welcomgroup Management Institute (Management Training Program) of ITC Hotels with Specialization in F&B. Experienced General Manager currently employed with Marriott International since 2018.
Results-driven hospitality professional prepared to elevate multi-property operations through strategic leadership. Proven success in optimizing workflow and enhancing guest services across multiple locations. Known for fostering strong team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality results that adapt to changing needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cluster General Manager
Marriott International
03.2025 - Current
- Based out of Ahmedabad market, responsible for Renaissance Hotel Ahmedabad & Fairfield by Marriott Hotel Ahmedabad.
General Manager
Marriott International
07.2018 - 03.2025
- Currently based at Sheraton Grand Palace, Indore a Large Palatial Luxury Convention & Banqueting venue. Responsible for Conversion Opening, establishing & ramping up the property since November 2019.
- Greenfield Opening GM for Courtyard by Marriott, Siliguri prior to this assignment.
- First Marriott Property East of Kolkata, virgin market for International Brands.
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Involved in conceptualizing, formulating & implementing hospitality & F&B projects for clients. Involved in set-up of Pebble Street Pub in Connaught Place, Devam Luxury Banquet at Pushpanjali, Setting up of ‘Bada Bungalows’ concept for ‘Rosakue Hospitality’
General Manager
Radisson Hotels Group
04.2014 - 03.2016
- General Manager for Radisson New Delhi Dwarka (283 rooms, large F&B)
- Followed by Radisson New Delhi Paschim Vihar. (195 rooms & large banqueting)
General Manager / Director of Operations
Hilton Worldwide
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Pre-Opening (conversion) General Manager for Doubletree by Hilton, Goa-Arpora-Baga, followed by Director Operations for Hilton & Doubletree by Hilton New Delhi Mayur Vihar. (Twin Hotel Complex with 356 room inventory)
EAM –F&B to Hotel Manager
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
04.2009 - 02.2012
- Executive Assistant Manager -F&B for a year and half at Hotel Royal Orchid, Bangalore, Followed by Pre-Opening Hotel Manager for Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur (Green Field project).
Head F&B
Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi
06.2007 - 03.2009
- In charge for entire Food & Beverage operation of the hotel.
- Curated, implemented & operated the First Formal Wine club of any Five Star hotel in India with Enomatic Wine system.
Manager - Operations
GE Consumer Finance
04.2005 - 05.2007
- In charge of a team of 60 associates for Voice Based US Client Process for BPO.
Management Trainee to Banquet Manager
ITC Hotels Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2005
- Career commencement to position of Banquets Manager in a span of 6 years.
- One year at all departments at ITC Maurya.
- Opened Peshawri restaurant at ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai.
- Four years tenure at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad heading restaurants like Dum Pukht, Peshawri, Dakshin etc.
- Last position held as Banquets Manager for the large catering market in Hyderabad.
Education
Management Trainee Programme -
Welcomgroup Management Institute, ITC Hotels Limited
Gurgaon01.2001
Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
Institute of Hotel Management
Mumbai01.1999
Senior Secondary - Commerce
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
New Delhi01.1996
Skills
Owner Management with upholding Brand Reputation & standards
Certification
W.S.E.T. Level -1 Certified
Timeline
Cluster General Manager
Marriott International
03.2025 - Current
General Manager
Marriott International
07.2018 - 03.2025
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
04.2016 - 06.2018
General Manager
Radisson Hotels Group
04.2014 - 03.2016
General Manager / Director of Operations
Hilton Worldwide
02.2012 - 03.2014
EAM –F&B to Hotel Manager
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
04.2009 - 02.2012
Head F&B
Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi
06.2007 - 03.2009
Manager - Operations
GE Consumer Finance
04.2005 - 05.2007
Management Trainee to Banquet Manager
ITC Hotels Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2005
Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
Institute of Hotel Management
Senior Secondary - Commerce
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
Management Trainee Programme -
Welcomgroup Management Institute, ITC Hotels Limited
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1978-10-09
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
References
Available upon request