Mysuru, May 13, 2016: Grand Mercure Mysuru, part of the world’s largest and leading hotel operator AccorHotels, today announced the appointment of Mukul Jha as Executive Chef. He will be responsible for overseeing all of the operations of hotels outstanding culinary offerings at its four restaurants and bars.

With 14 years of culinary experience in five-star hotels and luxury hotels across India and United Kingdom, Chef Mukul will lead the team at Grand Mercure Mysuru in taking quality cuisine into the next level of excellence. His career began with ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton & Towers, Mumbai post which he moved to UK. He also assisted the Michelin Star Chef Darren Rowe during his tenure at Crowne Plaza, Birmingham. Brands such as Hilton, Starwood Hotel & Resorts, and Marriot also add to his successful career stints.

“With a wealth of experience in food and beverage management and the culinary arts, I am excited to offer unparalleled dining experience to this city. My mantra is value for money, constant innovation, consistent quality and great flavour. I hope further enhance the impressive array of food and beverage offerings at the Grand Mercure, Mysuru”, Said Chef Mukul.

Mukul holds a diploma in Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Trivandrum Campus, Kerala. During the course of his expansive career, he also conceptualised and managed food festivals and festive promotions like Goan, Punjabi, Maharashtrian, Mejwani thali, Italian, Mexican, Awadhi and Barbeque grill among others.

In his spare time, Mukul likes to unwind with books. He also loves to travel and explore new destination.

Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)