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.

Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal has celebrated a significant milestone as its General Manager, Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar, completed 25 years with Marriott International. The achievement marks a distinguished career dedicated to operational excellence, guest-centric leadership, and the continued evolution of hospitality in India.

Over the past two and a half decades, Kadambari has played an important role in shaping hotel operations, commercial strategies, sales performance, and talent development across Marriott’s portfolio in South Asia. Her career journey has closely mirrored the growth of India’s hospitality sector, contributing to changing guest expectations and modern service standards.

Currently leading Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, Kadambari is widely recognised for her strategic leadership approach, focus on people development, and commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences. Her professional journey has also included key leadership positions at Four Points by Sheraton Bengaluru Whitefield, where she contributed to both operational performance and business growth.

Reflecting on the milestone, Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar expressed gratitude for the experiences, mentors, teams, and guests who have shaped her career over the years.

“Hospitality has always been about people, the relationships we build, the experiences we create and the memories guests carry with them long after they leave. Looking back at 25 years, I feel grateful for the mentors, teams and guests who have shaped this incredible journey,” she said.

She also highlighted the transformation of the hospitality industry over the last two decades, noting that today’s travellers increasingly seek authenticity, personalisation, and emotional connections alongside luxury experiences.

A graduate of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management under the Taj Hotels system, Kadambari has built her reputation through collaborative leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to mentoring future hospitality professionals. Beyond hotel management, she has actively championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the industry.

She currently serves as Co-chair of Marriott International’s South Asia Women Ambassador Network and is also the President of Hospitality at the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), Karnataka. Through these roles, she continues to support leadership development and greater representation of women in hospitality.

Her 25-year milestone reflects not only personal achievement but also the broader evolution of the hospitality sector, where guest experiences, wellness, personalisation, and empathetic leadership have become increasingly important. As the industry continues to evolve, leaders like Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar remain instrumental in shaping the future of hospitality through a balance of business excellence and meaningful human connections.