Rishi Bhardwaj

Rishi Bhardwaj has extensive work experience in various roles related to research and development, innovation, and new product development in the food industry. Rishi is currently the Vice President of Research and Development at Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd. Prior to this, they held the same position at Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Before that, they worked in different capacities at Yum! Restaurants International, Cheviot Company Ltd., MARS Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., Planet Retail {India} Pvt. Ltd. {Starbucks, India}, Barista Coffee Company, Benares Restaurant and Bar, Harlequin Chain of Restaurants, and The Oberoi Group. Rishi has a strong background in developing and commercializing new products, managing F&B operations, and leading teams in the culinary field.

Rishi Bhardwaj completed their education in a chronological order. In 1995, they enrolled at IHM Mumbai and pursued a degree in Hotel Management, specializing in Hotels. Rishi studied there until 1998. Following this, from 1998 to 2000, Rishi attended the Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development, where they obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts/Chef Training.