Hyatt Regency Chennai has officially appointed Ms. Kanjana Nikesri as the new Asian Chef De Cuisine for Stix, the hotel’s renowned Asian restaurant. Ms. Nikesri brings a robust background in culinary arts, honed through years of experience at prestigious hotels and restaurants around the world.

Ms. Nikesri’s culinary journey began with a Western-Thai Culinary Course at Dusit Thani College, complementing her academic foundation, which includes a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Ramkhamhaeng University. Over the years, she has held key positions, notably serving as the Asian Chef De Cuisine at Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai. There, she excelled in creating innovative menus, controlling food costs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes across a variety of Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Korean, and Japanese.

Before her tenure at Sahara Star, Ms. Nikesri worked with several esteemed establishments, such as Ariyasub Co. Ltd and The Chedi Muscat Hotel in Oman, where she focused on menu development, cost management, and team training. Her career also includes significant roles at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, OZO Samui, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel, and JW Marriott Hotel Dubai. Her professional journey began at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach.

Ms. Nikesri has also pursued further professional development, completing specialized training such as the Essential Train the Trainer program at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea and Essential Food Safety Training from the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority. Her diverse skill set includes the intricate art of vegetable and fruit carving and mastery over a wide range of Asian culinary techniques.

In her new role at Stix, Ms. Nikesri will oversee all aspects of Asian culinary operations. She will focus on developing and implementing innovative menus, maintaining high culinary standards, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests.