Rajeev Kumar Bansal
former Executive Chef Taj Coral Reef Resort, North Male' Atoll, Republic
of Maldives is now working in Mumbai, India.
Studied Hotel
Management at the premier most institute in India- The Institute of
Hotel Management and Catering Technology at Mumbai. Subsequently
joined Taj group of Hotels as a Management trainee in 1989 and grew
with the organization, formerly Executive Chef at Taj Coral Reef
Resort at the Maldives. During the tenure with Taj Hotels I have
worked extensively in various properties in India and Nepal. I have
further been accredited for Hotel Management Studies by the Business
Management Association, London, Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne for
Effective Kitchen Management studies and Bachelor of Arts from Delhi
University.
With a keen intrigue
towards kitchen right from my childhood, I soon found myself learning
kitchen chores and what it took to whip up a homely meal or two.
My focus is always on
understanding the character of the cuisine (Be it Chinese,
Continental, Italian, Indian, Maldivian or any other cuisine) and
especially the usage and combination of ingredients & thereafter
presenting the food in the most appropriate and ethnic way. In order
to understand Mediterranean food, I spent two years learning Italian
language and culture at the Italian Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
With firm affiliation towards culinary norms, have a strong penchant
for systems approach in food production from quality and training
point of view. I specialize in food safety and hygiene related
controls above all safe and GOOD COOKING.
My idea of a good Chef is a skilled and creative personality with a
good knowledge and understanding of human psychology apart from
various other necessary requirements.
During the current assignment at Maldives- am closely working at
Maldivian food, which I find to be very interesting.
I love to bring out the robust character of the cuisine and am very
adventurous and keen to innovate and delight the palate.
In my free time I would love to be by a nice quiet place listening to
some soft flute and at times playing it myself too. At times dabble in
poetry, tennis would be another intriguing hobby but it takes two to
tango…..
rev. 03/09
