Le Meridien Surat Strengthens F&B Leadership with Two Key Appointments

Le Meridien Surat has appointed Satyajeet Mondal as Executive Chef and Abhay Tandel as Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its culinary and restaurant operations leadership as the hotel focuses on menu development, dining concepts and business performance.

Mondal joins the hotel with over 19 years of culinary experience, having previously held leadership positions at Le Meridien Paro Riverfront and Sheraton Grand Palace Indore. His professional achievements include the Manager of the Year 2021 award and winning the APEC International Chef’s Day competition in 2023.

At Le Meridien Surat, Mondal will oversee culinary operations, with responsibilities covering menu innovation and the development of food offerings that combine international cooking influences with Gujarat's regional food traditions.

Tandel brings over 14 years of hospitality experience to the role. He most recently served as Associate Director of Food & Beverage at Courtyard by Marriott Surat. His previous associations include JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Kochi Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad.

He received the Banqueting Manager of the Year award at the Hotelier India Awards 2018 and has also been recognised with Gold Circle and Diamond Circle honours. In his new position, Tandel will focus on food and beverage operations, service standards, dining concepts and revenue performance.

Manoj Jangid, General Manager, Le Meridien Surat, said, “We are delighted to have Satyajeet and Abhay in our Le Meridien Family. Their extensive experience, passion for excellence and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences will play an important role in strengthening our culinary and food and beverage offerings. We look forward to introducing distinctive dining experiences that celebrate Gujarat’s culinary heritage while reflecting the evolving preferences of our guests.”

The appointments bring dedicated leadership across the hotel's kitchen and food and beverage functions, with a focus on strengthening its restaurant portfolio, improving operational standards and developing dining offerings for the Surat hospitality market.