Rahul Bhale is Appointed Executive Chef at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach

On September 13, 2022, the Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach appointed Rahul Bhale as Executive Chef. Using his expertise and extensive knowledge of worldwide culinary trends, Rahul's vision to lead Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach will add to the hotel's customers' enjoyment of an unrivalled dining experience. Chef Rahul is excited about creating an experience that nourishes the spirit.

In his new position, Rahul will be responsible for handling the hotel's whole culinary operations, including recruiting, training, and supervising culinary personnel, curating menus, pricing, layout, budgeting, performance evaluation, and cost-effective output management. Chef Rahul has a high level of credibility and will be responsible for enforcing all health and safety and service requirements.

Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort, commented on Rahul Bhale's hiring as Executive Chef, "It is a joy to have Rahul Bhale join our team. We feel that with his considerable knowledge, he will further enrich the dining experiences for our guests, in addition to his solid foundation and seasoned experience in culinary operations and avant-garde cuisine, which will make him a welcome addition to our F & B department.

As a Chef with a passion for serving the gastronomic industry by presenting innovative dishes with a unique twist, Rahul brings a wealth of experience to this new position, having worked in some of the best properties for an impressive 13-year tenure across India and the United Kingdom, including Hilton Hotels, UK, Ibis Nashik, Ibis Styles Goa Calangute Resort, Goa, Ibis Novotel Techpark, Bangalore, Novotel Chennai Sipcot, Chennai, and many others. Rahul has received several distinctions for his accomplishments. In 2021, he was recognised as one of the top online revenue generators for Accor throughout India, and he aspires to assist the hotel's pledge to provide guests with exceptional hospitality at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach.