Chennai, October 2026: The Westin Chennai Velachery has appointed Dinesh Kumar as its new Executive Chef, bringing to the role a wealth of experience in culinary operations and fine dining, built through his association with leading hospitality brands in Chennai.

Chef Dinesh joins The Westin Chennai Velachery from Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery, where he served as Executive Chef. His professional journey also includes nearly five years as Executive Sous Chef at Hilton Chennai, from November 2019 to August 2024, along with a stint as Sous Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai.

In his new role, Chef Dinesh will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, overseeing menu development, food quality, consistency and the overall dining experience across its food and beverage outlets. His focus will be on evolving the hotel’s culinary offerings while creating memorable dining experiences that appeal to the diverse tastes of Chennai’s discerning diners.

“We are delighted to welcome Chef Dinesh to our culinary team. His experience and understanding of the hospitality industry will be valuable as we continue to create distinctive dining experiences for our guests.”

Deepraj Mukherjee, General Manager, The Westin Chennai Velachery

“I am delighted to begin this journey with The Westin Chennai Velachery. I look forward to working with the team to bring fresh ideas to the table, celebrate good food and create memorable culinary experiences for our guests.”

Dinesh Kumar, Executive Chef, The Westin Chennai Velachery

With his experience across established hospitality brands, Chef Dinesh’s appointment marks a new chapter in the hotel’s culinary journey, strengthening its commitment to thoughtful cuisine, quality and guest-centric dining experiences.