Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Harinath Palthi as Executive Chef. Bringing nearly two decades of culinary experience across five-star hotels, resorts and high-volume hospitality operations, Chef Harinath will oversee the resort’s culinary operations, menu innovation and kitchen teams, with a focus on delivering memorable dining experiences while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and food safety.

Chef Harinath has built his culinary career across leading hospitality properties, with his most recent role being Executive Chef at Four Points by Sheraton, Kochi. His earlier experience includes leadership roles at Encalm Hospitality by GMR, Hyderabad Airport, Fairfield by Marriott Belagavi, Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam, The Fisherman’s Wharf Hyderabad, The Gateway Hotel MG Road Vijayawada, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and other hospitality establishments.

With a strong foundation in Indian and South Indian cuisines, Chef Harinath has progressively developed expertise across Continental and Asian cuisines, with particular knowledge of regional Indian culinary traditions including Andhra, Telangana, Goan, Mangalorean, Udupi, Chettinad, Malabar and other regional cuisines. His experience also spans pre-opening operations, menu engineering, cost and inventory control, culinary team management, vendor management and FSSAI compliance.

“We are delighted to welcome Chef Harinath to Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa. His extensive experience across luxury hospitality, strong understanding of regional Indian cuisines and proven expertise in culinary operations make him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to his culinary vision and believe his approach to menu innovation, quality and consistency will further enhance the dining experiences we offer our guests.”

Abhirath Sah, General Manager, Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa

At Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, Chef Harinath will focus on strengthening the resort’s culinary offerings through innovative menus, seasonal and regional inspirations, themed brunches and culinary experiences, while ensuring operational efficiency and consistency across the resort’s food and beverage operations. His appointment is expected to further complement the resort’s focus on creating distinctive dining experiences for leisure and destination travellers visiting Mahabaleshwar.