Vikas Singh has been appointed as Executive Chef for Hyatt Regency Kolkata. He is responsible for overseeing the entire F&B production operation. With over 11 years of culinary experience, he brings with him a dynamic and innovative energy to Hyatt Regency Kolkata's diverse culinary scene. His wide ranging experience, creative flair and ardent passion for the culinary art make him the perfect chef to oversee and maintain the legacy of the award-winning restaurants of the Hyatt Regency Kolkata.
Holding a strong record of streamlining operations and improving service, while preserving the highest levels of quality, menu engineering and food styling are his prime forte. He is passionate towards blending the contemporary eating habits with the authenticity of traditional flavours. His passion to continuously learn and explore his craft has resulted in an impressive career spanning with previous work experiences that include working for 5-star hotels like Four Seasons, Marriott International, Accor Hotels as well as resort property Club Mahindra Resorts.
Honoured to have worked with several Michelin star and Celebrity chefs like Chef Gary Mehigan, Chef Jason Tan, Chef Kirk Westaway and Chef Mike Bagale during his culinary tenure in various hotels. This maverick chef who has worked across India major metro cities has cooked and served celebrities like, Amitabh Bacchan, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and likes.
Chef draws his inspiration for cooking from his father, who is an ex-army officer. Since childhood he was fascinated with the cooking technique and passion of his father to cook the delicious mutton curry. When not in action in his kitchen aisle, Chef loves to sing, play guitar and travel places to explore the new cuisines while developing his skills on shutterbug.