Hyderabad, 12 November 2026: Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad announces the appointment of Chef Jogarao Pujari as its new Executive Chef. Bringing over 18 years of culinary experience, Chef Jogarao joins the hotel with a strong background in hospitality, international culinary operations and large-scale food service management.

At Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad, Chef Jogarao will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, leading menu planning and development across its food and beverage outlets. His responsibilities will also include introducing new culinary concepts, mentoring and leading the kitchen team, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation, and driving operational efficiencies to deliver engaging dining experiences for guests.

Over the course of his career, Chef Jogarao has been associated with several reputed hospitality brands, including Four Points by Sheraton Visakhapatnam, Radisson Blu Plaza Hyderabad, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC, The Raintree Hotels Chennai and Hotel Marine Plaza Mumbai. He also brings international exposure from his four-year association with Costa Cruise Lines, Italy, along with experience in corporate food service operations through Sodexo India Services, where he most recently served as Executive Chef for its Deloitte account in Hyderabad.

A specialist in banquet operations and high-volume catering, Chef Jogarao has successfully managed large-scale events serving up to 100,000 guests, including major corporate engagements and prestigious occasions. His professional expertise also spans diverse cuisines and culinary team leadership.

Beyond the professional kitchen, Chef Jogarao is a popular celebrity chef and a familiar face among Telugu-speaking audiences, having hosted over 600 live cooking shows on ETV Abhiruchi. Through these shows, he has shared his passion for non-vegetarian cuisine and brought his culinary expertise to audiences across the Telugu-speaking states.

His appointment adds an experienced culinary leader to Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad, bringing together a strong foundation in hotel operations, large-scale catering and a deep understanding of regional food preferences.