The Imperia by Dhaba, New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Chef Himanshu Joshi as Assistant Chef, reinforcing its culinary leadership team with a hospitality professional known for his experience across some of the most respected restaurants and hotel brands in India and the United States.

Chef Himanshu Joshi brings a diverse culinary background shaped by years of experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, and premium Indian cuisine. His appointment reflects the restaurant’s continued commitment to delivering authentic and elevated dining experiences for its guests.

Currently, Chef Himanshu is associated with The Leela Ambience, New Delhi, where he serves as Sous Chef at the acclaimed Dilli 32 restaurant. Known for its focus on traditional North Indian cuisine, the restaurant has provided him with extensive experience in preserving authentic recipes while incorporating refined culinary techniques and modern presentation.

Earlier in his career, Chef Himanshu worked under renowned chef Manish Mehrotra at Indian Accent in both New York and New Delhi as Chef de Partie. During this period, he gained valuable exposure to progressive Indian cuisine, innovation-led menu development, and world-class culinary operations, further strengthening his expertise in contemporary gastronomy.

He also held the position of Junior Sous Chef at Riga Foods under the mentorship of Chef Ritu Dalmia. This experience enabled him to expand his culinary repertoire while developing a deeper understanding of refined Indian cuisine and modern European cooking techniques.

Chef Himanshu’s professional journey includes roles with several prestigious hospitality and food service organizations, including The Lalit New Delhi’s Baluchi Restaurant, India Habitat Centre, Pan India Food Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Nirula’s Hotels. These experiences have equipped him with expertise across luxury dining, institutional catering, kitchen management, and large-scale food operations.

His culinary achievements have also been recognized through industry accolades. He received a Merit Certificate Award at the AAHAR Competition held at Pragati Maidan in 2015 and earned a Mistry Audit Certification with an outstanding score of 99 percent, highlighting his commitment to quality assurance, hygiene standards, and operational excellence.

Speaking about his new role, Chef Himanshu Joshi expressed his enthusiasm for joining the organization and emphasized his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He noted that he looks forward to contributing to the restaurant’s success while further enhancing his culinary expertise in a challenging and dynamic environment.

The Imperia by Dhaba believes that Chef Himanshu’s extensive industry experience, creativity, and operational knowledge will play a key role in strengthening the restaurant’s culinary offerings and enhancing its reputation as a destination for authentic Indian cuisine in New Jersey.

Namak Indian Restaurant and Bar, Dallas, Texas, has announced the appointment of Chef Gaurav Chauhan as Executive Chef, strengthening its culinary leadership team with a hospitality professional who brings more than 10 years of experience across luxury hotels and fine dining establishments in India and the United States.

Chef Chauhan joins Namak following his tenure at Sanjh Restaurant in Dallas, where he was responsible for menu innovation, kitchen operations, staff development, inventory management, food safety implementation, and cost optimization. His leadership played a key role in enhancing culinary standards and elevating guest dining experiences.

Over the course of his career, Chef Chauhan has worked with several globally recognized hospitality brands, including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Taj Hotels, Pullman Hotels and Resorts, Novotel, and The Park Hotels. His professional journey includes culinary assignments at prominent properties such as Andaz Delhi, Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, and The Park Kolkata.

Known for his expertise in both contemporary Western and authentic Indian cuisines, Chef Chauhan has extensive experience managing restaurant openings, banquet operations, and large-scale catering projects. He has successfully led kitchen development initiatives from concept creation and operational planning to menu engineering, equipment selection, and culinary team recruitment.

His experience spans multiple pre-opening projects across India and the United States, where he has been involved in designing kitchen workflows, implementing food safety protocols, developing signature menus, and establishing culinary standards tailored to diverse dining audiences.

In his new role at Namak Indian Restaurant and Bar, Chef Chauhan will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, banquet execution, and culinary team training. He is also expected to introduce contemporary presentations and innovative dining concepts inspired by his international culinary exposure. His expertise in seasonal menu engineering, food costing, and operational excellence is anticipated to further strengthen the restaurant's position within Dallas' competitive dining landscape.

During his tenure with The Park Hotels Kolkata, Chef Chauhan contributed significantly to menu planning, recipe standardization, and kitchen leadership. At Pullman New Delhi Aerocity and Andaz Delhi, he gained valuable experience in luxury hotel culinary operations, multicuisine dining, and team management. His culinary foundation was established at Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, where he developed technical expertise across multiple kitchen disciplines.

Commenting on his appointment, Chef Gaurav Chauhan expressed enthusiasm about joining the team and highlighted his vision of combining authentic Indian flavours with modern culinary techniques to create memorable guest experiences. He also emphasized his commitment to mentoring culinary professionals and contributing to the restaurant's continued growth.

Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center has announced the promotion of Disha Gulati as Rooms Division Manager. In her new role, she will lead both the Front Office and Housekeeping departments, focusing on operational efficiency, vendor coordination, team performance, and delivering enhanced guest experiences.

With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Disha brings extensive expertise across luxury and premium hotel brands. She joined Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center in 2022 as Executive Housekeeper, where she successfully managed housekeeping operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, service quality, and team performance.

Her hospitality journey includes significant roles with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, New Delhi, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, and ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. Over the years, she has developed strong capabilities in guest relations, team leadership, budgeting, audits, stress management, pre-opening support, and overall rooms operations.

Disha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHM Jaipur, affiliated to IGNOU. She also completed the Management Trainee Program at ITC Welcomgroup Management Institute, further strengthening her operational and leadership foundation.

Her contributions to the industry have been recognised through several achievements, including the prestigious “Housekeeper of the Year” award at the Hotelier India Awards 2023. She has also completed multiple Marriott leadership programmes, including MDA in Rooms Leadership, Emerging Leaders, and Evolve.

Speaking about her promotion, Disha Gulati said, "I am truly honoured and deeply encouraged by this promotion. It is a reflection of the trust the leadership has placed in me, and that means the world. In my new role, I look forward to bringing both departments, Front Office and Housekeeping, closer together to deliver a seamless and memorable experience for every guest."

Commenting on the appointment, Elton Hurtis, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, said, “Disha has consistently demonstrated strong operational understanding, people leadership, and a deep commitment to service excellence. Her experience within the hotel and her broader hospitality background make her well-suited for this role, and we are confident she will add significant value to our rooms division.”

With her operational expertise and leadership experience, Disha is expected to play a key role in driving service consistency, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction across the hotel's rooms division.