Restaurant India News: Novotel Kolkata Appoints Rana Mukherjee and Tapendra Ghosh to Lead F&B Operations

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences has reinforced its leadership team with the appointment of Rana Mukherjee as Executive Sous Chef and Tapendra Ghosh as Food & Beverage Manager. Both professionals bring decades of hospitality experience and a strong record of operational expertise across leading global and Indian hotel chains.

Rana Mukherjee has built his culinary career across international hospitality brands including Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, and Intercontinental. Beginning his journey at Fariyas Resort, Lonavla, and later expanding his global experience with Pars International in Bahrain, he has since led pre-openings, large-scale banquet operations, and operational turnarounds at properties such as JW Marriott Pune, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, Courtyard by Marriott Ranchi, and The Westin Kolkata.

Rajneesh Kumar, General Manager, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Rana Mukherjee to the Novotel Kolkata family. His deep-rooted passion for culinary excellence and his proven ability to lead high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our vision of offering memorable gastronomic experiences. I look forward to the exciting flavours and innovations Chef Rana will bring to our table.”

Known for consistency and high standards, Mukherjee is expected to lead culinary innovation while strengthening food safety and operational efficiency. His focus lies in building collaborative kitchens that can scale creativity and performance within the competitive food and beverage segment of the hospitality industry.

Alongside this key culinary leadership, the hotel has also announced the appointment of Tapendra Ghosh as Food & Beverage Manager. With over 19 years of industry experience, Ghosh has managed operations across brands such as Taj, The Park, and Accor. His 15-year association with Accor includes leadership roles at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Grand Mercure GIFT City, and Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli.

Kumar further added, “We are thrilled to have Tapendra join our leadership team. His deep-rooted expertise within Accor and his passion for guest-centric service will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience across our outlets. We look forward to his leadership in driving creativity, consistency, and operational excellence in our food and beverage offerings.”

At Novotel Kolkata, Ghosh will oversee food and beverage operations, drive culinary initiatives, and strengthen service standards. His role will focus on aligning dining experiences with evolving consumer expectations, where consistency, brand differentiation, and innovation remain key competitive factors in the hotel retail and hospitality sector.

With these strategic appointments, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences aims to enhance its food and beverage offerings, streamline operations, and deliver higher value to both business and leisure guests in the Kolkata hospitality market.