One Michelin-starred Rooh San Francisco has announced the appointment of Chef Deekshyant Karki as its new Pastry Chef. With experience across some of the world’s leading hospitality brands, he brings global exposure, strong technical skills, and a refined creative approach to the restaurant’s dessert offerings.

At Rooh, Chef Karki will head the pastry kitchen and shape a dessert menu that complements the restaurant’s progressive Indian cuisine. His style combines classical European pastry methods with modern Indian flavours, textures, and presentation. The aim is to create desserts that not only showcase precision but also reflect cultural depth, offering guests a thoughtful finish to their dining experience.

Chef Karki’s professional journey is rooted in luxury hospitality. He worked with The Oberoi Group at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, and The Oberoi Gurgaon, where he developed his expertise in fine-dining standards and premium guest service. He was also part of a special task force at The Oberoi Al Zorah, UAE, gaining further exposure to international luxury operations.

He began his career with Marriott International, Jaipur, and Wyndham Grand, Agra, after completing his industrial training at Trident Jaipur. These early roles helped him build a disciplined foundation in pastry techniques and hotel operations.

Taking his skills abroad, he joined Soho Hospitality, Bangkok, and later moved into cruise hospitality with Carnival Cruise Lines as a Pastry Chef. He also worked with MSC Cruises Yacht Club, the premium division of MSC Cruises, where he handled large-scale premium pastry production and menu development in multicultural environments.

Back in India, he worked as Jr. Sous Chef at Olive Bar & Kitchen, New Delhi, known for its modern European cuisine. In the United States, he served as Pastry Sous Chef at Andaaz Restaurant & Caterers, New Jersey, contributing to menu planning and high-end catering services.

His new role at Rooh San Francisco marks an important milestone in his career. The appointment reflects Rooh’s continued focus on quality and innovation, while also highlighting the growing global recognition of Indian pastry professionals on the international stage.