Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad Appoints Chef Jogarao Pujari as Executive Chef

Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad has appointed Chef Jogarao Pujari as its new Executive Chef, bringing over 18 years of experience across hotel kitchens, international hospitality operations and large-scale food service management.

In his new role, Chef Jogarao will oversee the hotel's culinary operations, including menu planning and development across its food and beverage outlets. His responsibilities will also cover kitchen team management, food quality and presentation standards, the introduction of new menu concepts and operational efficiency.

Chef Jogarao has previously worked with several hospitality companies, including Four Points by Sheraton Visakhapatnam, Radisson Blu Plaza Hyderabad, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC, The Raintree Hotels Chennai and Hotel Marine Plaza Mumbai.

His professional experience also includes a four-year association with Costa Cruise Lines, Italy. In the corporate food service segment, he worked with Sodexo India Services, where he most recently served as Executive Chef for its Deloitte account in Hyderabad. A significant part of his experience lies in banquet operations and large-scale catering. He has managed events serving up to 100,000 guests, including corporate functions and large gatherings, with responsibilities spanning food production, kitchen operations and team coordination.

Alongside his hospitality career, Chef Jogarao has also built a presence in regional television. He has hosted over 600 live cooking shows on ETV Abhiruchi, reaching Telugu-speaking audiences across the region. His appointment places him in charge of Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad's kitchen operations, with a focus on menu development, banquet services, food quality and day-to-day culinary management.