Rakesh Chandra

Rakesh Chandra has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, holding various leadership roles primarily focused on food and beverage management and procurement. Since October 2011, Rakesh has served as the National Procurement Manager and Executive Chef at Sudima Hotels and the Food & Beverage Manager/National Procurement F&B at Sudima Hotel Auckland Airport. Prior to this, Rakesh was the Executive Chef at Amora Hotel Auckland and held the position of Sous Chef at Copthorne Hotel Auckland. Rakesh's career began at The Park Hotels, progressing from Management Trainee to Sous Chef, and includes notable roles such as Executive Chef at Taj SATS Airline Catering and Holiday Inn Agra. Rakesh holds a degree from the Institute of Hotel Management in Calcutta, India, completed in 1991.