JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru is excited to announce the appointment of Baranidharan Thirunavukkarasu as the new executive pastry chef. With a remarkable 16 years of culinary expertise, Thirunavukkarasu will be leading the patisserie department at the hotel.

Known for his passion, creativity, and collaborative spirit, Thirunavukkarasu is a master in crafting exquisite desserts for various dining occasions, including restaurants, events, and fine dining experiences. His extensive skills encompass the art of creating artisan bread, pastries, chocolates, wedding cakes, themed desserts, and a wide range of confections. With a strong command of advanced pastry techniques, adherence to food safety standards, and a keen eye for pastry design, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Thirunavukkarasu's exceptional talent has been recognized through several prestigious awards and accolades. He was honoured with the Precious Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association and received the Star of the Sugar Award at the International Sugar Contest in Italy. He also achieved a Gold Medal for his dessert at the CHTA Taste of the Caribbean event in the Cayman Islands in 2019. Notably, he garnered multiple gold medals for Dessert and Showpieces for four consecutive years (2013-2017) from the Cayman Culinary Society.

As a skilled leader, Thirunavukkarasu possesses advanced culinary expertise, a strong foundation of knowledge, and the ability to inspire his team members to exceed customer expectations. His appointment is set to elevate the pastry offerings and provide an exceptional experience for guests at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.