Meet Our Team
Learn from our Master Chefs and gain global experience
Chef Satish Khalkho
With over 26 years of experience in the hotel industry and hospitality education, Chef Khalko brings a results-driven approach to leadership, training, and operations management. He is deeply passionate about shaping the future of hospitality by blending academic excellence with real-world expertise. Committed to mentoring the next generation of professionals, he strives to deliver quality education, foster culinary innovation, and uphold the highest industry standards. His goal is to inspire, guide, and elevate future talent, ensuring they’re equipped to thrive in a dynamic global hospitality landscape.
Chef Somjit
With 27 years in the culinary arena—seven in restaurant operations and twenty in hospitality training—he blends real-world rigor with educational insight. A Diploma-holder in Hotel Management, he has honed his craft at TGI Friday’s and Royal Orchid, even serving on the New Store Opening team that opened new TGIF locations across India. Specializing in Indian, tandoor, and European cuisine while embracing modern culinary trends, he now channels his expertise into training and development, guiding the next generation of chefs with equal parts skill and passion. When away from the kitchen and classroom, he finds creative inspiration at a painter’s canvas.
Chef Nusrath Ulla
With more than 20 years split between professional kitchens and the classroom, he is a chef-academician who blends industry insight with educational rigor. As a trainer, he instills discipline, dynamism, and technical mastery in every cohort. As an administrator, he harnesses teamwork to meet ambitious goals. Having thrived both at the stove and at the lectern, he understands precisely what transforms students into high-caliber hospitality professionals. Continuously abreast of the industry’s latest developments, he leads with consistency and fairness, pairs a proactive mindset with sharp analytical skills, and approaches every challenge with meticulous attention to detail.
Chef Sidney Jude Rebello
With an illustrious career spanning 44 years, Chef Sidney Jude Rebello has held prestigious roles as an executive chef, educator, and entrepreneur. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi (1981), his international experience includes leadership positions at The Central Park Hotel, Club Sun-N-Sand (Mombasa), and Metropolitan Catering Division (Dubai). An eight-year tenure with Oberoi Hotels saw him cater to multiple heads of state as guests of the King of Nepal. Beyond the hospitality industry, Chef Rebello has successfully run businesses such as Sid’s Take Away and Doodeez Chocowed. As a former Culinary Professor at Garden City University, he has dedicated eight years to shaping future chefs, specializing in food and beverage production. His expertise spans menu planning, cost control, and culinary entrepreneurship. Passionate about mentorship, he continues to inspire and guide aspiring culinary professionals.
Chef Gayana
An MBA graduate with a specialization in HR and Marketing, Chef Gayana holds a dual diploma from Bangalore Culinary Academy. An alumna of the academy, she combines business acumen with culinary expertise. With prior experience at Courtyard Marriott, she has spent the last seven years as a Pastry Chef Instructor at Bangalore Culinary Academy, nurturing future pastry chefs. In addition to teaching, she works as a consultant, assisting cafés and restaurants in refining their dessert menus. Specializing in chocolate, confectionery, and plated desserts, she is known for her attention to detail and creativity. A passionate artist, she enjoys painting, pottery, and exploring global cuisines in her free time.
Chef Ria Verghese
A dedicated pastry chef with over seven years of experience, Chef Ria Verghese has honed her skills at esteemed hospitality brands such as Marriott, Radisson, and Ritz-Carlton. An alumna of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), she also holds an advanced diploma in Bakery and Pastry from the Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts (APCA). Chef Ria is deeply passionate about mentoring future pastry chefs, incorporating industry insights into her training. With expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and viennoiserie, she continually strives for innovation in pastry arts. Outside the kitchen, she finds inspiration in music, travel, and badminton.
Chef Solanki
Chef Solanki is a skilled pastry chef with a passion for crafting exquisite desserts, particularly in the realm of confectionery. Her experience with luxury hospitality brands like Hyatt and Marriott has refined her ability to perform under high-pressure environments while delivering outstanding culinary creations. Her precision, creativity, and dedication to excellence set her apart in the industry. Beyond her culinary expertise, she is also a talented writer, with a play featured by a leading theatre company in Mumbai. Her diverse artistic talents reflect her ability to merge creativity with technical precision.
Chef Jasmeet
With over 13 years of experience—and countless cups of coffee and plated desserts behind her—Jasmeet has carved a unique path in the culinary world. Her expertise extends far beyond the kitchen, establishing her as a key figure in India’s evolving coffee culture. As India’s first female Technical Judge and Jury Member for the Barista Championship, she has broken new ground in a traditionally male-dominated space. Her role in judging India’s first-ever Coffee in Good Spirits competition highlights her dedication to raising the bar in both the culinary and specialty coffee industries. Passionate, pioneering, and precise, Jasmeet continues to inspire and influence at every level.
