Clove Indian Cuisine, a popular spot for authentic Indian food in Seattle, has announced the appointment of Ayush Sharma as its new Operations Manager. With a solid background in hospitality and food and beverage operations, he is expected to further strengthen the restaurant’s service standards and day-to-day operations.

In his new role, Sharma will handle overall restaurant operations, including catering, menu planning, maintaining food quality, and ensuring the presentation of dishes meets the brand’s standards. He will also focus on maintaining health, safety, and hygiene practices while managing front-of-house operations and working closely with kitchen teams for smooth coordination.

Ayush Sharma has been closely associated with Clove Indian Cuisine since its early days and played an important role in its opening. He was actively involved in setting up operations, coordinating teams, and building service processes, which helped shape the restaurant’s guest experience.

Sharing his thoughts, Ayush Sharma said,

“I am truly excited to continue my journey with Clove Indian Cuisine and take on this new responsibility. Being part of the restaurant’s opening makes this role even more meaningful. My focus will be on maintaining high service standards, fostering teamwork, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. I look forward to contributing to the restaurant’s continued growth and success.”

Before this, Sharma worked with well-known hospitality brands including JW Marriott, The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Trident Gurgaon, where he built strong experience in luxury hospitality and guest service. He later moved to the United States and joined Marriott Waterfront Baltimore, Maryland, in the front office, gaining exposure in guest relations, reservations, and VIP services.

He also served as Assistant Outlets Manager at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon (Pre-Opening), where he managed multiple outlets, led a team of 24 members, and contributed to improving operations and revenue performance.

With his experience in operations, team handling, and guest satisfaction, Ayush Sharma’s new role marks an important step for Clove Indian Cuisine as it looks to grow further in Seattle’s competitive dining space.