Chirayu Deshpande

Chirayu Deshpande is an experienced hospitality professional with a diverse background in customer service and food and beverage management. Currently serving as a Customer Specialist at ASB Bank since June 2023, Chirayu previously held positions such as Guest Experience Manager and Food and Beverage Supervisor at Sofitel Wellington. Additional experience includes managing restaurant and bar operations at The Whitianga Hotel and serving as Food and Beverage Team Leader at Pullman Hotels & Resorts. Early career roles encompassed food and beverage supervision at JW Marriott and Della Adventure & Resorts, alongside training as a pantry continental chef at Radisson. Chirayu holds a postgraduate degree in hotel management from Otago Polytechnic and a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.