The Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center announces the appointment of Bobby T. Recto as Head Chef of Tomo Kei, its newly launched Nikkei restaurant.
Chef Bobby brings over a decade of international culinary experience across Asia and the Middle East, with deep expertise in Japanese and Nikkei cuisine built on precision, discipline, and proven kitchen leadership.
Culinary Expertise in Japanese and Nikkei Cuisine
Acclaimed for his mastery of sushi and teppanyaki, he bridges traditional Japanese technique with a contemporary culinary sensibility, crafting menus that honour authenticity while advancing the boundaries of expression. He brings back his culinary magic to Bengaluru with a clear mandate: to deliver a Nikkei dining experience that is world-class in standard and deeply intentional in execution.
International Hospitality Experience
Prior to this appointment, Chef Bobby served as corporate chef for Pan Asian at V.R.O. Hospitality Pvt. Ltd, where he led multi-outlet culinary operations and drove menu innovation across concepts. His career spans international leadership roles at distinguished properties including Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, to national roles in The Oberoi Bengaluru. His craft has earned several industry accolades, among them a bronze medal at the HORECA Kuwait Sushi Competition 2019.
Chef Bobby on Leading Tomo Kei
Speaking on his appointment, Chef Bobby T. Recto said, “For a chef, there are rare moments when a restaurant and a philosophy align completely. Tomo Kei is that moment for me. I bring to this kitchen a deep mastery of Nikkei cuisine, a career built across some of the world’s finest properties, and an unwavering commitment to creating dining experiences that Bengaluru will remember.”
Strengthening Bengaluru’s Dining Landscape
Welcoming Chef Bobby to the team, Elton Hurtis, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, said, “Chef Bobby carries with him a rare combination of global experience and genuine culinary conviction. Having honed his craft across some of the most respected kitchens in Asia and the Middle East, he brings to Bengaluru a standard of Nikkei dining that is both world-class and deeply intentional. For Tomo Kei, and for this city, his appointment is one that truly matters.”
