The St. Regis Goa Resort is unwavering in its commitment to crafting exemplary dining experiences for local luminaries and global gourmands. The resort will unveil 3 brand new dining outlets in November 2023, as part of its phased upgradation and brand positioning. As a debut St. Regis Resort in the country, the new outlets will present themselves as true benchmarks in delivering authentic yet sophisticated dining experiences.

The following key positions will steer the execution of the resort’s exceptional culinary and beverage programs.

Sandeep Pande,Director of Culinary

Leveraging a longstanding history of culinary excellence in the industry, Sandeep Pande brings his wealth of knowledge to The St. Regis Goa Resort as the new Director of Culinary.

With over two decades of rich experience, Sandeep’s style straddles both, precision and passion. Before this, Sandeep was Executive Chef at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, where he continuously elevated the hotels’ culinary experiences. Having exposure in 8 Marriott International brands, Sandeep claims that his career highlight was opening and positioning the flagship Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, the first in Sri Lanka, while also laying ground work for Sheraton there.

With a wide expertise in multiple cuisines including Mediterranean, Indian, Thai and English Pub, Sandeep has also co-authored ‘Cuisine with Altitude’, a book featuring first-class menus from some of the world’s best airlines.

Widely covered by the media, Sandeep has always ensured that the outlets he oversees have top of the mind recall while trending due to their numerous awards and accolades.

Sandeep Pande has a progressive journey with Marriott International, as Multi-Property Director of Culinary, responsible for overseeing the entire dining operations at two of the Group’s hotels – Renaissance Lucknow and Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow, and has also aced his pre-opening score with the successful opening of JW Marriott, Kolkata and Fairfield by Marriott Belgavi. Marriott’s largest food and beverage operations in India is at Renaissance Mumbai and Marriott Executive Apartments, which he seamlessly handled as Executive Chef.

Chef Sandeep Pande is certified in Hospitality Administration from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration after completing his Post Graduate Diploma in Kitchen Management. He spent his formative years with the Oberoi Group including the revered Oberoi Amarvilas. He also worked at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa, a sprawling resort on Jumeirah Beach, Dubai as Executive Sous Chef for two years.

Sandeep gleaned invaluable global exposure overseas, training at Michelin-starred restaurants and engaging in gastronomic tours of London, South of England, Provence, and Languedoc-Roussillon.

He is a senior member of the UAE Culinary Guild and a member of the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, USA.

With Sandeep Pande at the helm, the resort is well positioned to enliven the brand’s history of crafting a distinctive balance of decadence and approachability.

Shubham Basrur, Food & Beverage Manager

Attention to detail and thoughtful service throughout all aspects of Food and Beverage is paramount in delivering an immersive guest experience. The St. Regis Goa Resort has appointed Shubham Basrur to oversee Food & Beverage operations, in step with the above.

Shubham joins the hotel as Food & Beverage Manager from his previous role at Park Hyatt Chennai, home to the famed The Flying Elephant restaurant.

With his signature calm demeanor, sharp leadership edge and operational acumen Shubham will lead the hotel’s dynamic F&B team while also positioning the 3 brand new dining outlets as must visit destinations in Goa.

This is Shubham’s momentous return to Marriott International post his previous assignment at Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. Shubham spent his formative years with Taj, gaining hands on experience at Taj Madikeri and Oberoi in Mumbai before that. Shubham is experienced in curating intimate, experiential dinners as well as large sit downs and pop-up events.

Care and creativity guide the craftsmanship of every Food & Beverage offering at St. Regis hotels across the globe, and Shubham Basrur is the epitome of this fine blend of both. While leading the team from the front, Shubham demonstrates a nuanced understanding of what inspires people; be it his team members or guests.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by the signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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