Manikandan Dhandapani

Manikandan Dhandapani is an experienced pastry professional with a career spanning over 18 years in the culinary field. Currently serving as a Pastry Cook at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants since February 2020, Manikandan has previously held positions, including Pastry Chef at Ristorante pappagalo and Senior Chef De Partie at The Park Hotels. Other notable roles include Demi Chef De Partie at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and Pâtissier at Carnival Cruise Line. The educational background includes a Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery from IHM Chennai. Manikandan's expertise encompasses a wide range of pastry creations, menu planning, and effective supervision of kitchen operations within set budgets and timelines.