Restaurant India News: Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Appoints Pallavi Mishra as Director of Food & Beverage

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa has appointed Pallavi Mishra as its new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, premium hotel brands, and large-scale event management, she will lead the resort's food and beverage operations, including its signature restaurants, coastal dining experiences, and banqueting portfolio.

Pallavi joins the resort from Hotel Yak & Yeti and the Lal Durbar Convention Center, where she served as Director of Food & Beverage. In her previous role, she oversaw five dining outlets while leading the execution of major conferences, weddings, and high-profile events at the iconic luxury property.

An expert in hotel pre-openings and operational strategy, Pallavi has played a key role in launching four hospitality projects across India—ibis Styles Mysuru, JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa, Kochi Marriott Hotel, and Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield. She also served as Associate Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, where she led a team of more than 120 associates and managed a high-volume food and beverage business with annual revenues exceeding ₹120 crore.

Her career also includes leadership positions as Regional Business Head (B2B HoReCa, South India & Goa) at BigBasket, Food & Beverage Manager at Grand Mercure Bangalore, and Associate Director of Events at Hyatt Ahmedabad. Recognised for her expertise in large-scale banqueting, she has managed catering operations for marquee sporting events, including the Indian Super League, Indian Premier League, and the FIFA World Cup. She began her hospitality career as an F&B Associate at The Leela Palace Bengaluru in 2010.

"We are delighted to welcome Pallavi to our leadership team," said the Resort Management. "Her exceptional background in executing world-class culinary operations, managing massive revenue portfolios, and launching successful luxury properties makes her the perfect fit to elevate our guest experiences along East Coast Road."

At Sheraton Grand Chennai, she will focus on menu engineering, culinary innovation, and fostering a high-performance culture to solidify the resort's position as a premier dining destination.