I started in hospitality in 1988. Since then I've been an employee, an entrepreneur (Sun Catering Services) and a consultant. I know what it's like to meet payroll, as well as to advise on it.
Today I help restaurant and F&B businesses start, scale and turn around, having worked with names like Swati Snacks, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Izumi, Taj Birdy's, RKHS (now Sodexo), Khane Khas, Harrys Bar, Carnival Support Services India. I have extensive experience in both strategy and operations.
Through my own journey with fitness, martial arts, and yoga, I advocate physical and mental well-being as the operating system for business and personal productivity.
I'm the author of Beyond the Menu, India's first restaurant start-up book (now in its 4th avatar) published by Jaico. I've written for Forbes India and DNA Money, and spoken at IIM Ahmedabad, the Indian Chamber of Commerce and India Food Forum.
Oct-Dec 2023
Taking ownership, leading change, handling conflict, personal fitness, personal branding
Jan 2018
How to Start a Food Start-up
2015
Masterclass - The Food Autobahn