JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has announced the appointment of Chef Faheem Qureshi as MasterChef at its Indian specialty restaurant, BarQat. With this move, the hotel continues to strengthen BarQat’s position as a dining destination rooted in craft, intention, and regional Indian flavours.

In his new role, Chef Faheem will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, culinary execution, and team management at BarQat. His focus will be on building strong kitchen systems that ensure consistency, quality, and strict adherence to the restaurant’s regional Indian culinary philosophy. The role also places emphasis on disciplined execution, along with maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene across the kitchen.

Chef Faheem brings over 10 years of experience across luxury hotels and specialty restaurants. His background includes extensive work in Indian cuisine, banquet operations, and team leadership. Over the years, he has held key culinary roles at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai, and Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality.

Trained under Chef Mukhtar Qureshi and Chef Javed Qureshi, Chef Faheem is known for his structured approach to kitchen management. His expertise spans quality control, SOP implementation, staff training, and pre-opening kitchen operations, all of which align closely with BarQat’s culinary direction.

Commenting on the appointment, Prakash Chettiyar, Director of Culinary, said, “Chef Faheem brings a strong sense of discipline, clarity and purpose to the kitchen-qualities that align seamlessly with BarQat's straight-line culinary philosophy. His deep understanding of regional Indian cuisine, combined with his structured approach to kitchen operations and team development, will further strengthen BarQat's culinary identity and ensure consistent, high-quality execution.”

With Chef Faheem Qureshi taking charge, BarQat at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar continues to refine its culinary programme, sharpening its focus on regional Indian flavours, operational consistency, and a polished specialty dining experience.