Andaaz Restaurant, New Jersey, has appointed Chef Mohd Bahauddin Khan as Sous Chef, bringing more than 12 years of experience in culinary operations, kitchen leadership and guest-focused hospitality across established hospitality brands in India and the Maldives.

Chef Khan’s professional journey includes experience with Hyatt Regency Lucknow, Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives, Taj Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Sarovar Hotels, giving him exposure to diverse kitchen operations, luxury hospitality environments and high-volume food production.

In his new role at Andaaz Restaurant, Chef Khan will contribute to daily kitchen operations, food quality, menu execution and kitchen team coordination. His responsibilities will include maintaining culinary standards, supporting food production, ensuring timely service, assisting with staff training and upholding food safety and hygiene practices.

Before joining Andaaz Restaurant, Chef Khan served as Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Lucknow, where he was responsible for supporting kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, coordinating food production and assisting the culinary team.

Prior to his role at Hyatt Regency Lucknow, Chef Khan served as Sous Chef at Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives, where he gained international experience in luxury resort culinary operations, kitchen management and guest service. His experience in the Maldives further strengthened his understanding of high-volume food production and premium hospitality standards.

Earlier in his career, Chef Khan worked with several established hospitality brands in India, including Taj Mahal Lucknow, Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun, Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow, Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal, La Place Sarovar Portico Lucknow and India Awadh Lucknow. These roles helped him develop expertise across kitchen operations, food production, team coordination and service standards.

At Andaaz Restaurant, Chef Khan will focus on maintaining consistency across food preparation and service while supporting the culinary team in delivering quality dining experiences. His approach combines operational discipline, teamwork and attention to detail with a continuous focus on culinary development.

“Joining Andaaz Restaurant is an exciting opportunity to bring my culinary experience, passion for hospitality and commitment to quality to a new team. I believe a successful kitchen is built on collaboration, consistency and the continuous development of people and ideas. I look forward to contributing to Andaaz’s culinary standards while creating memorable experiences for every guest,”

Chef Mohd Bahauddin Khan, Sous Chef, Andaaz Restaurant.

His appointment adds experienced culinary leadership to Andaaz Restaurant’s kitchen team. With professional exposure across hotels, resorts and restaurant operations in India and the Maldives, Chef Khan brings a combination of technical knowledge, operational experience and a guest-focused approach to his new position in New Jersey.