Nilesh Sawant Embarks on New Role as Chief Kitchen Steward at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Mumbai

Nilesh Sawant has recently taken on the role of Chief Kitchen Steward at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, leveraging his extensive experience in kitchen stewardship and hospitality management.

Before joining Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Nilesh served as Chief Steward at Seabourn Cruise Line in the United States and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing the kitchen stewarding team.

Nilesh's career also includes a significant tenure as Kitchen Stewarding Manager at Fairmont Jaipur and Theobroma Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai. His responsibilities included managing the stewarding department, overseeing inventory and equipment maintenance, and implementing efficient work processes to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.

His early career saw him as a KST Supervisor at Trident Hotels, where he supervised the kitchen stewarding staff and ensured the smooth operation of kitchen services. Additionally, he worked as a Kitchen Stewarding Executive at BJN Hotels in Mumbai, gaining valuable experience in managing kitchen hygiene and sanitation.

Nilesh's educational background includes schooling at Shiposhi High School in Lanja and further studies at the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT) in New Panvel. This combination of practical experience and formal education has equipped Nilesh with a comprehensive understanding of kitchen stewardship and hospitality management.

In his new role at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, Nilesh Sawant is expected to bring his extensive knowledge and leadership skills to enhance the operational efficiency and hygiene standards of the kitchen, contributing to the overall guest experience at the hotel.