Saurabh Thakur named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular General Managers in India for 2023
Saurabh Thakur, General Manager, Radisson Jodhpur
Saurabh Thakur has been recognized as one of Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular General Managers in India for 2023. His impressive career journey in the hospitality industry is characterized by continuous growth and notable achievements. With a strong foundation in hospitality management from IIHM Kolkata and a B.A. degree in hospitality management from Q.M.U.C Edinburgh, Scotland, Saurabh's passion for the industry has driven him to reach new heights of success.
His journey began as a management trainee with the renowned Hyatt Group of Hotels, where he quickly progressed to Assistant Restaurant Manager at Hyatt Regency Delhi. During this time, he gained valuable experience managing food and beverage operations. He had the opportunity to explore new concepts in the industry during a visit to Shanghai and Dongguan in China.
Continuing to excel in his career, Saurabh took on the Food and Beverage Manager role at Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park, earning recognition as a runner-up for excellence in Food and Beverage from Marriott International. This recognition paved the way for his promotion to Pre-Opening Director of Food and Beverage at Sheraton Grand Whitefield Bengaluru Hotel and Convention Centre. During this phase, he successfully managed the opening of multiple restaurants, bars, and a convention center, earning him the prestigious title of "Best F&B Manager of India" by Good Food Awards.
His journey of success continued as he assumed the position of Acting General Manager at JW Chandigarh before being appointed General Manager for the pre-opening of Radisson Bhopal, where he achieved the esteemed "Best Pre-opening GM Hotel Award." As Cluster General Manager at Radisson Blu Kaushambi and Radisson Blu Towers, he displayed exceptional leadership skills while overseeing a large-scale MICE hotel and achieving remarkable revenue growth.
Currently, as the General Manager of Radisson Jodhpur, Saurabh oversees all aspects of hotel operations. His strategic approach to driving revenue growth and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction has been instrumental in the hotel's success. Leveraging technology tools such as Hotel Kit, Pulse, IDEAS, Review Pro, Medallia, and Rankley, he continuously enhances property performance and elevates guest experiences to new heights.
Saurabh Thakur's dedication to the hospitality industry and his relentless commitment to excellence have earned him a well-deserved place among the Best 30 Most Popular General Managers in India for 2023. His leadership and innovative approach continue to positively impact the hospitality landscape, setting new standards for guest experiences and hotel performance.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE