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New Delhi, 8 November, 2012 - Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels, announced the appointment of Rohit Tokhi as the Executive Chef for the first Kempinski managed hotel in India, Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi. Chef Rohit brings with him over 16 years of rich culinary experience and is the recipient of the coveted Hotelier India's Chef of the Year 2011 award. Rohit is acclaimed for creating innovative culinary experiences at several award-winning establishments and is a recipient of various awards. His professional accolades include helping win the Times Food Guide Awards for 2010, 2011, 2012 for Spectra (multi-cuisine), Diya (Indian) and Zanotta (Italian) restaurants as well as Rubicon Bar at the Leela Kempinski Hotel. Earlier in 2007 and 2008, restaurant 360 at The Oberoi New Delhi won the Times Food Guide Award under his culinary supervision. Announcing the appointment, Mr. Vella Ramasawmy, General Manager, Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi, said "Globally, Kempinski is known to create uber-luxurious experiences for its guests, so when we announced our first independent luxury hotel in India, we wanted to make sure we also offer our guests a palate of epicurean delights. I am delighted that we have Rohit Tokhi as our Executive Chef at Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi, who fits the bill perfectly to match the expectations of Indian as well as global guests. With his versatile experience in the kitchens of various renowned hospitality groups, Rohit will help us win our guests through his wealth of international and traditional culinary offerings.” Speaking on his new role, Chef Rohit said “I’m thrilled to be joining the first-ever Kempinski in India, and it’s an incredible honor to be chosen for this role. As we prepare to launch the hotel, I am working with my team not only on the day-to-day menus and for special occasions, but also inventing new recipes to tantalize our discerning customer’s taste buds. I love trying and experimenting with local cuisines at the world’s best travel destinations to absorb and further refine my touch of food art, and am sure guests will have an exciting experience in all our four restaurants and the bar.” Rohit holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from Mumbai-based Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCT&AN), popularly known as Dadar Catering College. In fact, his culinary talent came to the fore as a student way back in 1996, when the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology adjudged him as the championship winner of Student Chef's competition. About Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi Strategically located in East Delhi, Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi is the first Kempinski in India, managed by Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski AG. To be launched in late 2012, this five star luxury hotel offers 480 well-appointed guest rooms, encased within two towers promising to offer a memorable experience each time. The hotel has par excellence banqueting facilities with the largest meeting space of 70,000 sq ft in the country accommodating up to 6000 guests. Other recreational facilities include four specialty restaurants and a bar, a luxurious spa with hammam treatment room, steam, sauna and two heated swimming pools. Just 25 km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi is easily accessible from the National Highway and Metro line, and is situated at close proximity of prominent entertainment hubs and central business districts of Delhi & Noida. |
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