Hyderabad, India Feb 03: Le Méridien Hyderabad is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Somnath Deb as its Executive Chef, reinforcing the hotel’s focus on culinary excellence, innovation, and elevated guest experiences.
With over two decades of extensive culinary expertise across leading hospitality brands in India and international market, Chef Somnath brings strong capabilities in kitchen operations, menu engineering, team leadership, cost management, and quality-driven culinary innovation. Prior to joining Le Méridien Hyderabad, he served as Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad, and has held key leadership positions including Executive Chef at Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai, and Executive Sous Chef at Hilton Jaipur and Hilton Goa.
His international exposure includes prestigious stints at Waldorf Astoria New York and Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, where he contributed to menu development, brigade training, operational planning, and consistently high guest satisfaction.
Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Sanjeev Mandal, General Manager, Le Méridien Hyderabad, said, “We are delighted to welcome Chef Somnath. His rich culinary journey across iconic global and domestic brands, combined with his passion for innovation and operational excellence, aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are confident that under his leadership, our culinary offerings will be further elevated with refreshed menus, distinctive concepts, and memorable moments for our guests.”
Le Méridien Hyderabad warmly welcomes Chef Somnath Deb and looks forward to his leadership in shaping a strong culinary identity for the hotel and offering guests a refreshed and elevated food and beverage journey.