Experience
2022 - 2024
Head Chef
Anant Cuisine of IndiaRichmond, VA
2020 - 2021
Founding Partner and Head Chef
Annapurna RestauranteGuatemala
2019 - 2020
Head Chef
Tikka MasalaGuatemala
2019 - 2019
Chef de Partie
The Oberoi New DelhiNew Delhi, India
2018 - 2019
Commis
The Oberoi New DelhiNew Delhi, India
2015 - 2018
Commis
Trident Bandra KurlaMumbai, India
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Kukreja Institute Of Hotel Management And Catering Technology
Dehradun, IndiaAdvice from Vijay Bhardwaj
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Never be afraid of failure.
Every attempt brings you one step closer to success — if you keep trying, one day you’ll definitely make it.
A positive attitude and the willingness to learn are everything.
Skills can be taught, but the right mindset has to come from within.
Timing and temperature control are the soul of cooking.
Knowing exactly when and how much spice to add makes all the difference — even a little too much or too little can ruin a dish.
I find my inspiration in nature.
I grew up in a small town where we grew almost everything at home, and my mother’s cooking deeply shaped the way I see food today.
I truly love what I do.
When passion drives your work, burnout doesn’t exist — you cook with your heart and enjoy every moment of it.
I listen to Chef’s PSA, read Bon Appétit and Eater occasionally, and love watching Chef’s Table on Netflix and Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyan, which beautifully tells the story of Indian food.
I focus on creating work-life balance for my team and ensuring they’re always learning something new.
We share jokes, laugh together, and maintain a friendly, motivating atmosphere in the kitchen.
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