Chef Jha has over 17 years of experience in the industry and was part of the pre-opening team in four Great Kebab Factory outlets as well as the Radisson hotels in Pune and Indore.

THE SURYAA New Delhi Appointed Pankaj Shah as its new Senior
Executive Sous Chef. Jha, who specialises in Indian kitchen, is also skilled in
Asian, Continental and Italian cuisine as well as butchery and bakery,
according to a press release issued by the hotel. Jha bring with him almost 17
years of experience in hospitality kitchens.

He began his career as a management trainee with Carlson
Rezidor (Asia Pacific) group and was with the group for more than 12 years.

Prior to joining The Suryaa, New Delhi, Jha was associated
with Radisson Blu Marina Connaught Place for more than five years. He was
involved with the pre-opening of four ‘The Great Kebab Factory’ outlets with
Radisson hotels in different parts of India and has worked as pre-opening chef
of the Radisson hotels in Indore and Pune.

His expertise include menu planning, pre-opening, recipe
costing, training leadership skill, food and beverage conceptualisation and
cost control through better supply chain and yield management.