The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar appoints Executive Chef & F&B Director

The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa has appointed Sidharth Bhardwaj as Executive Chef and Braj Mohan Jat as Director of Food & Beverage. The two bring over three decades of combined experience in luxury hospitality, largely across Marriott International brands.

Chef Sidharth joins the resort with more than 18 years of culinary experience, having previously served as Executive Chef at Sheraton Hyderabad and JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa. His career includes industry recognition such as FHRAI’s Young Hotel Chef of the Year 2017 and Marriott International’s Award of Culinary Excellence – Asia Pacific Rising Star 2016. He is known for his focus on natural ingredients and experiential dining concepts.

Braj  brings over 13 years of experience with Marriott International to his role as Director of Food & Beverage. His expertise spans revenue management, events and conference operations, and driving guest satisfaction through customised service standards.

We are thrilled to welcome Chef Sidharth and Braj to our leadership team," said Kamaljit Singh, General Manager of The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa. "Chef Sidharth’s creative vision and culinary prowess, combined with Braj’s strategic expertise in F&B operations, will undoubtedly elevate our guest experiences. Their shared passion for excellence and deep-rooted experience with Marriott International makes them the perfect fit to lead our talented team as we introduce these new dining concepts and continue to define luxury hospitality in Jaipur.”

In their new roles, Chef Sidharth and Braj will oversee all culinary and food and beverage operations at the resort, including Harvest, Haven, Ira, and the Pool Bar. Their mandate also includes developing immersive dining formats such as villa barbecues and farm-to-table experiences, alongside the implementation of the Westin Eat Well Menus focused on wellness-led dining.