Shobhit Kumar Honored with Gold for Rising Star Chef of the Year at the Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024
Shobhit Kumar, Demi Chef De Partie at Address Downtown, was awarded the prestigious gold Rising Star Chef of the Year at the 7th Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024.
The event, held on June 7 at the JW Marriott Dubai Marina and organized by Hozpitality Group, celebrates the exceptional skills and talents of chefs throughout the industry, recognizing their dedication and culinary artistry. Rakesh Tiwari from Welbilt presented the award to Shobhit, highlighting his significant contributions to the culinary field.
Serving as a Senior Culinary Ambassador at Address Downtown since February 2022, Shobhit has demonstrated exceptional leadership and culinary skills. Diverse experiences and a commitment to excellence mark his journey in the culinary world. Before joining Address Downtown, Shobhit worked as a Demi Chef De Partie at Avani Palm View Hotel & Suite from September 2021 to February 2022 in Dubai. His role involved teamwork and career development, which laid the foundation for his future successes. Prior to this, he served as Commi 1 at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina from December 2019 to September 2021, where he further honed his culinary skills and contributed to the team's success.
Shobhit's earlier experience includes working at JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Jaipur as Commi 1 from March 2018 to September 2021. His dedication to teamwork and culinary excellence was evident during his tenure. Additionally, he worked at Samode Group of Hotels as Commi 3 from August 2016 to January 2018, gaining valuable experience and refining his craft.
Shobhit's educational background includes a BSc in Hotel Management from Cambay Institute of Hospitality Management, completed from 2012 to 2015. His academic foundation gave him the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the competitive hospitality industry.
Hozpitality Group congratulates Shobhit Kumar and the Address Downtown team on this remarkable achievement. Their dedication and passion for the culinary arts continue to elevate industry standards and inspire peers and aspiring chefs.
Hozpitality Group also acknowledges the invaluable support of its industry partners, without whom this event would not have been possible. Special thanks to JW Marriott Dubai Marina, Emirates Culinary Guild, ICCA, Restofair RAK, Rak Porcelain, US Beef, Taaza, MasterBaker, Absolute Frame, Fushia Events, African & Eastern, Watermelon, Convotherm, and Welbilt. Your collaboration has been essential in making this event a success.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE