Kailash Gundupalli

Kailash Gundupalli

Director of Culinary, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre

Bringing over 20 years of proficient hospitality experience & over 10 years of experience within the Accor Family, award-winning Executive Chef of the year 2018, Chef Kailash is leading the culinary operations at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre since Feb 2020.
He has comprehensive experience in various Kitchen outlets and banquet operations for domestic and international hotels and resorts.
A culinary innovator known for producing top quality, creative products, contributing to revenue growth while simultaneously reducing Food & Beverage, and labour costs.
Proven ability to lead successful Multi-Outlet Fine Dining and High-Volume operations, while committed to creating memorable dining experiences for all guests. Being a food and beverage enthusiast, Chef Kailash enjoys experimenting and improvising with diverse flavours and cooking styles to suit the modern day palate.
In his role, Chef Kailash predominantly undertakes the formulating and implementing of the departmental standard operating procedures, ensuring smooth running of operations, interacting with guests to understand their requirements and providing the best of hospitality and F&B experience while constantly innovating styles to provide a greater gastronomical exposure.
Prior to joining Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC, Kailash has been associated with renowned hotels like Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, ibis & Novotel Bangalore Techpark, Hilton London Paddington, Du Vieux Port Hotel & Restaurants - Montreal, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel - Toronto, Hockley Valley Resort.
A master graduate in culinary management from Georgian College, Canada, Chef Kailash likes to travel, play golf and cricket in his spare time.

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