Chef Ashish Kandwal joins Jim Corbett Marriott Resort & Spa as the new Executive Chef

Jim Corbett Marriott Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Chef Ashish Kandwal as the Executive Chef

Chef Ashish Kandwal, Executive Chef, Jim Corbett Marriott Resort & Spa

Chef Ashish brings over 14 years of global culinary experience across iconic luxury brands, including JW Marriott, Waldorf Astoria (Doha – Pre-opening), Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency LA, Taj, Oberoi, Hilton International, and Mandarin Oriental.

Chef Ashish has worked across Japan, Dubai, Doha (Qatar), the Caribbean, and the Bahamas, leading multi-outlet kitchens, managing large teams, and delivering VVIP weddings, ministerial events, and large-scale banquets.

His culinary philosophy is rooted in seasonal ingredients, consistency, kitchen discipline, and team development, with expertise in Modern Indian, Continental, Italian, and Asian cuisines, alongside a strong command of menu engineering, food cost control, and HACCP standards.