Chef Mohammed Eliyaz is the Executive Chef, Conrad Bengaluru. With over 15 years of diverse
experience, Chef Eliyaz is a passionate culinary expert and has been previously associated
with renowned properties such as The Leela Bhartiya City, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, The
Oberoi New Delhi, and ITC Maurya New Delhi, Hyatt Regency Delhi.
In his illustrious journey, he has collaborated with some of the finest Michelin Star chefs,
including Chef Francesco Apreda, Chef Davide Rebeccatto, Chef Felice la Basso, Chef
Focaccia, Chef Vincenzo di Tuoro, Chef Dominic Chapman, and Chef Michael Wilson.
Chef Eliyaz holds a B.Sc. degree in Hospitality and Catering Management from IHM Meerut and
has had the privilege of training under renowned chefs from Hotel Hassler, Rome. His hobbies
include bike riding, basketball and drumming.
In his illustrious career, Chef Eliyaz was the Executive Chef at Nadodi in Kuala Lumpur, a
noteworthy Michelin Star restaurant. He also held the position of Group R&D Chef at Cinnamon
Group, where he spearheaded the introduction of new ventures and directed food and beverage
development strategies. Closer home, he led the kitchen at ALBA, the acclaimed European
restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru for two and a half years, during which ALBA was
honoured with the ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ award in the fine dining category at the Food
Awards 2018.
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