Chef Rohit Chadha is the new Executive Chef at JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, bringing an innovative touch to JW Marriott Mussoorie’s kitchens. With over a decade of experience in culinary arts, his story is full of inspiration, passion, travel, and noteworthy accolades.
He has donned the chef’s hat at some of the most renowned hospitality and culinary establishments across the country and outside, such as Dashanzi, the Asian cuisine restaurant in JW Marriott, Juhu; Hyatt Regency Pune; Hemant Oberoi, BKC, Mumbai; The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; and Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai; marking significant milestones in his illustrious career. He has extensively travelled to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, and Malaysia in pursuit of gastronomic inspiration.
He has collaborated with Chef Vikas Khanna and Chef Ranveer Brar for Master Chef India and joined forces with Chef Chintan Pandya for the acclaimed Dhamaka pop-up at JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai. He has also collaborated with international chefs such as Chef Juan Carlos for Henshin Jakarta.
From conceptualizing innovative menus to leading immersive culinary expeditions and orchestrating captivating food festivals, Chef Rohit has been an indispensable force in every culinary venture.
He is featured in Creme Magazine, Indian Express, and Hotelier India. Over the years he has won accolades for restaurants he has helmed such as the Times Food & Nightlife Award 2020 and Restaurant India Awards 2019. He was even shortlisted in the top 10 as a part of Condé Nast Traveller India’s Journeys of a Lifetime.
“I cook by choice, not by professional bounds. Thoughtful, innovative, and sumptuous food gives me an adrenaline rush. When I am not cooking, I like to explore nature and go out for trekking. I share a deep interest in exploring urban and non-urban cultures — reading about them, watching movies and when possible, experiencing them in person,” explains Chef Rohit.
His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment bring an added layer of zest to the position he assumes. Alongside crafting unique gourmet experiences at JW Marriott Mussoorie, he will be cultivating a team that will deliver with the same passion, innovation, and dedication he has.
“Chef Rohit’s arrival at JW Marriott Mussoorie marks an exciting chapter in our culinary journey. We enthusiastically anticipate the synergy between his culinary mastery and commitment to sustainability, seamlessly complementing our ethos of delivering extraordinary experiences while upholding our environmental responsibilities. With his leadership, we are poised to further elevate JW Marriott Mussoorie’s reputation as a beacon of culinary innovation and sustainable hospitality,” said Anoop Pandey, General Manager.
