Spice Route Restaurant & Catering has announced the appointment of Amit Prakash as its new Business Operations Specialist, further strengthening the restaurant’s leadership team with extensive international hospitality and operational experience.

With close to 18 years of experience across India, Canada, and New Zealand, Amit Prakash has built strong expertise in restaurant operations, culinary management, guest relations, and team leadership. His appointment reflects Spice Route Restaurant & Catering’s continued focus on operational excellence while delivering authentic culinary experiences and premium hospitality services in New Jersey.

Before joining Spice Route Restaurant & Catering, Amit served as Restaurant Manager at Khazana Indian Restaurant. In this role, he contributed to improving operational systems, enhancing guest satisfaction, and maintaining high service standards, while supporting the restaurant’s smooth day-to-day operations.

Over the years, Amit has worked with several well-known hospitality brands including Punjab Grill Restaurant, WE Restaurant & Bar, Columbus Coffee, Cafe Espressoholic, Chandnee Contemporary Indian Cuisine Restaurant, and The Oberoi. His experience spans Modern Indian cuisine, restaurant administration, food quality management, staff training, and multi-cuisine operations.

During his time at Punjab Grill Restaurant as Senior Sous Chef, Amit worked closely with the Executive Chef to introduce innovative fusion dishes inspired by North Indian cuisine. He also managed a kitchen brigade of more than 40 team members while ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality control.

As Executive Chef at WE Restaurant & Bar, he expanded the restaurant’s culinary offerings by introducing Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Middle Eastern cuisine concepts. He also oversaw kitchen operations and operational compliance across departments.

Amit further gained international operational experience at Columbus Coffee in New Zealand, where he worked as Head Chef & Café Manager. His responsibilities included operations management, inventory control, SOP implementation, and employee training and development.

In his new role at Spice Route Restaurant & Catering, Amit Prakash will oversee business operations, process optimization, vendor coordination, customer service standards, staff supervision, and strategic growth initiatives to further strengthen the brand’s presence in New Jersey’s hospitality market.