Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal has announced the appointment of Chef Kalpesh Kature as its Executive Chef, further strengthening the hotel's culinary leadership team. With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Kalpesh brings extensive expertise in culinary operations, menu innovation, banquet planning, food cost optimisation, and team leadership.

Before joining Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, Chef Kalpesh served as Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong, where he oversaw kitchen operations, developed innovative menus, ensured stringent food safety standards, optimised food and labour costs, and curated bespoke culinary experiences for banquets and events.

Over the course of his career, he has held key culinary positions with several leading hospitality brands, including Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Pune Kharadi, ibis Pune by Accor, Royal Orchid Golden Suites Pune, and Radisson Hotel Pune. His experience across luxury hotels, international hospitality brands, corporate dining, and destination resorts has equipped him with a well-rounded perspective on contemporary culinary excellence and hospitality operations.

Chef Kalpesh has built expertise in menu development, kitchen administration, inventory management, food cost optimisation, team mentoring, and executing large-scale banquet operations. He is also recognised for conceptualising regional and international cuisines while implementing operational best practices that enhance efficiency without compromising quality.

Commenting on the appointment, Kadambari Sabharwal, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, said, "We are delighted to welcome Chef Kalpesh Kature to Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal as our Executive Chef. His impressive culinary background, commitment to excellence and people-first leadership approach align perfectly with the values we uphold at the hotel. We are confident that his experience and fresh perspective will further strengthen our culinary offerings while creating meaningful dining experiences for our guests. We look forward to the passion and creativity he will bring to our kitchens and wish him every success in his new role."

As Executive Chef, Chef Kalpesh will oversee the hotel's culinary operations across its restaurants, banqueting facilities, and in-room dining services. His responsibilities include driving menu innovation, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety, mentoring the culinary team, and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.