The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi has announced the elevation of Ankit Malhotra to the role of executive chef. With over 15 years of experience across some of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands, Malhotra brings a refined culinary vision, strong commitment to excellence, and a dynamic leadership approach to his new position.

Malhotra joined The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi as executive sous chef and has played a key role in strengthening the hotel’s culinary identity. His tenure has been marked by thoughtful menu innovation, focus on quality, and an ability to build and guide high-performing kitchen teams. His elevation reflects both his individual excellence and the strong culinary direction he has helped shape for the hotel.

Malhotra began his career at The Imperial, New Delhi, and has contributed to leading hospitality brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Taj West End Bengaluru, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Conrad Pune, and internationally at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury. His career highlights his passion for mastering diverse cuisines, enhancing technical skills, and leading kitchens with precision and integrity.

Chef Amit Dash, cluster executive chef for The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi & The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa, said of the elevation, “Ankit’s journey with us has been exceptional. His creativity, discipline, and depth of culinary knowledge have consistently reflected the highest standards of our brand. His elevation to Executive Chef is a natural progression of his talent and leadership. His refined understanding of both global and regional flavours aligns seamlessly with our vision of delivering thoughtful, elevated, and memorable dining experiences for our guests.”

In his new role, Malhotra will oversee the strategic direction of the hotel’s award-winning dining venues, including its specialty restaurants led by expat chefs. He will also lead the banqueting operations and wellness-focused culinary programming, a key pillar of the Westin brand.