Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai has announced the appointment of Raish Shaikh as its new Food & Beverage Manager, effective May 12, 2026. The appointment reflects the hotel’s continued focus on strengthening its food and beverage offerings and elevating guest dining experiences in Mumbai’s competitive hospitality market.

With over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Raish brings strong operational expertise across food and beverage management, guest engagement, and team leadership. Over the course of his career, he has worked with several leading luxury hospitality brands including Aurika Mumbai Skycity, The Leela Mumbai, The Westin Mumbai, Hyatt Regency Mumbai, and Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy F&B Manager at Aurika Mumbai Skycity.

Raish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Anjuman-I-Islam Institute of Hotel Management. He is known for his people-first leadership style, operational discipline, and focus on building high-performing teams while consistently enhancing guest satisfaction.

Sharing his vision for the role, Raish said his focus will be on building a strong, motivated F&B team that delivers memorable guest experiences while driving sustainable profitability through creativity and consistency.

“My vision is to lead a Food and Beverage team that delivers memorable guest experiences, develops talent, and drives sustainable profit through consistency and creativity,” he said.

He also emphasised the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture that encourages innovation and efficiency. Raish believes that simplifying operational processes and reducing unnecessary complexity helps teams perform better and deliver stronger guest experiences.

Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys bike riding and coaching youth cricket, interests that reflect his belief in discipline, teamwork, and continuous growth. His personal philosophy, “Stay focused, never give up,” continues to guide both his personal and professional journey.

Expressing his excitement about rejoining the Hyatt ecosystem, he shared his appreciation for the brand’s culture and standards of service.

“I am very thrilled to join Hyatt again. The culture, the team, and the standard of service are something I've always carried with me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute once again,” he said.

With this appointment, Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai aims to further strengthen its culinary and beverage experiences, focusing on innovation, guest engagement, and operational excellence under Raish Shaikh’s leadership.