Executive Chef Sunil Kumar

The Executive Chef- Sunil Kumar at JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa. Chef started his career with The Oberoi, Bangalore in the year 2000. He then worked with PNO Cruises for few years and finally joined the Marriott family in September 2005 at the Courtyard Marriott, Chennai followed by Goa Marriott Resort and Spa as the Executive Chef. 

In June 2014 he joined the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa as the Executive Chef of the hotel.

Chef Sunil has won the Marriott International Award of Culinary Excellence in the year 2010 and is also a part of the honoured Culinary Advisory Board for Marriott – Asia Pacific.

Chef Sunil’s signature dishes include Rogan Josh, Dhaniya Murgh, Parchment of Fish, Wood-fired Pizzas, Homemade Stuffed Ravioli, Honey Walnut Tarts, Walnut Brownies and Soft Centre Chocolate chip cookies .

I got to interact with Executive Chef Sunil Kumar. Below is the snippet

Interaction with Executive Chef Sunil Kumar

What inspired you to join this profession?

Since childhood, I wanted to be a Chef. We have twenty members in our family out of which sixteen are chefs. I always used to see glamour in my family. They used to stand apart from the crowd. Having seen the special treatment provided to them since childhood, I was inspired to be a chef.

Which all cuisines you specialize in?

Western cuisine and bakery. I started my career with The Oberoi which was the most sorted after. I started there with Bakery.

Nalli ki nihari by Executive Chef Sunil Kumar

Which all countries you have traveled and which destination you would visit again and again to have its authentic cuisine?

Having worked as part of cruise chip, I have traveled widely to various International destinations like Jamaica, Caribbean, Hongkong, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Brazil etc. Having worked with Marriott, I have traveled to Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok etc and have also spent 15-20 days internationally to learn various cuisines.

Within India, I have traveled to various states and cities. Chennai cuisine is popular anywhere on the Earth. There is lots to learn in Chennai Cuisine.

Goan cuisine is one of the popular cuisines as well.

We, in JW Marriott, Mussoorie are working on Garhwali Cuisine with the help of locals. We are having a separate counter for Garhwali counter cuisine which is rich in ingredients.

Which is the most healthy cuisine in your opinion?

Any cuisine can be had healthy as the way you want. Whole wheat, Olive oil, salads are all healthy.

Who is your role model?

Amitabh Bachchan. Of late I got to hear esteemed Mr. Amitabh Bachchan where he said that he puts in the the same efforts even today as if its his first day of shooting. This thought of him has really inspired me.

Gath ka parantha by Executive Chef Sunil Kumar

What is your vision?

To be a renowned Chef while being a good human being. In Mussoorie JW Marriott, we started with a land owned by villagers which was converted into Organic farms by us. Our team including me and our General Manager- Mr. Chandrashekhar Joshi have provided personal and special attention and care to these farms to grow Organic food. We also give a special tour to our guests of these farms who can actually pluck vegetables from there to have a meal of their choice. Guests not only get an experience but also they know how much of effort has been put by JW Marriot Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa to provide them with premium quality of food.

Thank you Mr.Sunil, it was a pleasure talking to you.

Nidhi KM

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