Siddharth Kapahi

Blending culinary experience with creativity to offer best and exceptional dining experience to guests. Aspiring leadership role in the kitchen to make a mark through dedication and professionalism.

Nearly 19 years of experience In Culinary which includes: Currently based in Ahmedabad as an Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad September 2024 – till date working as Executive chef Courtyard By Marriott Ahmedabad October 2023 to August 2024 The Chef at ITC Ratnadipa for Peshawri September 2019 – September 2023 Executive Sous Chef at ITC Grand Chola for Peshawri September 2016 – September 2019 senior Sous chef ITC Grand Chola for Peshawri May 2013 – September 2016 as Sous Chef ITC Grand Chola for Peshawri Jan 2009 –September 2012 as Junior Sous Chef At ITC Sonar for Peshawri July 2007 – Jan 2009 years as Kitchen Executive trainee and May 2005 – June 2007 as Commis II (at Bukhara, ITC HOTEL, Maurya, New Delhi)

• Specialized in Indian cuisine with an expertise in Tandoor and Curry.
• Managing the operation of Peshawri of ITC Grand Chola as Sous Chef in charge while catering to big groups in the form of banquets and handling a la carte operations.
• Successfully achieved the certification of Lead Auditor in ISO22000:2005 Food Safety.
• Successfully completing FOOD SAFETY level 3 courses conducted by CIEH and certified for the same.
• HACCP planning coordinator for the kitchen and holding the responsibility of being a Hygiene champion for the Unit for all Kitchen Hygiene audits.
• Have undergone six sigma training and certification and equipped with the knowledge and terminologies used for the same.
• Have catered to dignitaries like heads of state, members of parliaments, vice president of India, and various Bollywood celebrities.
• Achieved Peshawari rank 10 in India's top ten restaurants.

• Date of Birth: 05/12/83
• Nationality: Indian

Achieved ISO 22000:2205 Lead Auditor Certification

ISO 22000:2005 FSMS Lead Auditor Certification