JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity has promoted Ankur Chawla to Director of Beverages and Manager – Akira Back & JW Lounge.
With his experience, ‘WSET Level 3’ academic training in wines and spirits and exposure under renowned sommeliers, he was also given the additional responsibility as the Wine Director and Sommelier of the hotel in July 2012.
Chawla started his career with Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai in June 2008 where he underwent training in various departments of the hotel and joined as the Assistant Manager for Wasabi by Morimoto, Taj Mahal Palace in October, 2009. He excelled in his responsibilities and was appointed as the restaurant manager for Wasabi by Morimoto and Machan.
Apart from his association with Taj Group of Hotels for about 4 years in the past, he has also gained experience of launching stand-alone restaurants such as Masala Library by Jiggs Karla and Made in Punjab.
Chawla, apart from his extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, has also authored the book titled ‘14 hours, an insider’s account of 26/11 Taj Attacks’.
