ITC Maurya announced the appointment of Shivneet Pohoja as its Executive Chef. In an illustrious career spanning over two decades at ITC Hotels, he has managed a portfolio of award-winning food and beverage outlets and bespoke banqueting, elevating culinary experiences to unprecedented heights.
An alumnus of the ITC Hospitality Management Institute, Shivneet brings a wealth of experience from across India, having worked at multiple award-winning dining destinations such as Yi Jing, Pavilion, Ottimo at West View, and Peshawri. He specialises in sustainable Indian cuisine, including farm-to-fork and plant-based cuisine.
While helming culinary operations at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, Shivneet will be leading a team focused on curating exquisite menus, celebrating indigenous cooking techniques while embracing global influences across all dining experiences for the patrons, and taking the city’s benchmark of luxury dining a notch above.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chef Shivneet Pohoja back to ITC Maurya. His exceptional culinary talent and unwavering commitment to excellence perfectly align with our ethos of delivering consistent gastronomic experiences. The hotel has an enviable collection of culinary destinations, alongside magnificent MICE venues, and under Chef Pohoja’s leadership, we are confident that ITC Maurya will continue to set the standard for culinary excellence in the region,” said Amaan R Kidwai, Area Manager Luxury Hotels (North) & General Manager, ITC Maurya.
Shivneet Pohoja’s culinary prowess is recognised with accolades such as the Food Guide Chef of the Year 2024, the Hotelier India Chef of the Year 2022, and the Icons of Gin Highly Commended Chef of the Year 2022.
