In his last assignment, Jatinder was associated with The Leela Bhartiya City, Hotel Convention & Residences, Bengaluru, as the pre-opening Executive Chef. His seasoned experience in culinary operations as well as avant-garde gastronomy makes him ideal for the diverse Food and Beverage offerings of the hotel.
His cooking expertise ranges from distinct evolution of Indian to global cuisines, and he is trained under the best of the Michelin chefs during his culinary journey of 20 years. He is a maestro of innovative buffet set-ups, fine dining presentations and voluminous catering for banquets and conventions. Along with customizing and catering to every palate, to understanding the nitty-gritties of various techniques, Jatinder expresses his love for food by supporting an edgy and intricate tattoo of a knife.
Jatinder has earned many accolades to his merit, including Top Most Hospitality Icons 2023, Power 25 Culinary – Top 6 Asia, Middle East and Africa 2022, FHRAI Hotel Chef of the Year 2016-17 and IPR Solace Chef of the Year 2016-17.
A graduate in International Hospitality Management from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and an alumni of IIHM Kolkata, Jatinder is an avid biker and his idea of unwinding is through cooking for his son and travelling while exploring cuisines around the globe.
