Chef Ashfaque Ali as Executive Chef, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace brings over two decades
of rich culinary expertise across luxury hotels, global dining brands, and award-winning
restaurants. His experience spans prestigious roles across The Oberoi Hotels, Shangri-La New
Delhi, Bab Al Shams Dubai, and international pre-opening assignments in Riyadh and Qatar. As
Brand Head Chef at MJS Holding, he successfully launched globally acclaimed dining concepts,
including the Michelin BIB-recognized Pahli Hill from London, while leading menu innovation,
team development, and P&L strategy.
A specialist in Awadhi and Mughlai cuisines, charcoal grilling, menu engineering, and
large-scale banqueting, Chef Ashfaque is known for crafting elevated dining experiences
rooted in authenticity, technique, and bold flavours. His strong background in kitchen
leadership, culinary concept development, and global food promotions aligns seamlessly with
the hotel’s vision of culinary excellence.
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