Chef Pramod: Leading Kitchens with Consistency and Craft

Executive Chef Pramod Honored by MasterChef Sanjeev Kapoor

A Journey of Culinary Leadership from Global Experience to India

Executive Chef Pramod was recently honored with the title of “Executive Chef of the Year 2025” by MasterChef Sanjeev Kapoor, recognizing his contribution to professional culinary leadership and hospitality standards.

Chef Pramod’s career spans international hospitality environments, including long-term experience in China, where he worked with structured kitchen systems and multicultural teams. Over the years, his role has evolved from kitchen operations to leadership-driven responsibilities focused on training, systems, and consistency.

He is currently associated with Hotel Amber Palace, Gurugram, where the culinary offering includes authentic Chinese cuisine, modern Indian food, and select global dishes. His association is primarily strategic, concentrating on mentoring teams, developing standard operating procedures, and ensuring quality and hygiene benchmarks across kitchens.

Speaking after receiving the recognition, Chef Pramod said,

“Cooking is a responsibility. Every dish reflects the discipline of the kitchen and the trust of the guest. Recognition is encouraging, but consistency is what truly matters.”

According to him, international exposure brings clarity, precision, and discipline to hospitality operations. When these practices are adapted thoughtfully to Indian kitchens, they help raise professional standards while preserving local flavors and warmth.

Founder and CEO Dev Raturi noted that Chef Pramod’s experience supports long-term growth by strengthening people, processes, and leadership rather than focusing only on day-to-day execution.

Industry observers view Chef Pramod as a professional who bridges global hospitality systems with Indian culinary sensibilities, contributing to a more structured and future-ready approach to modern hospitality.