Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel appoints Pramod Chougale as Executive Chef

Strengthening culinary leadership at one of Pune’s flagship luxury hotels

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel has announced the appointment of Pramod Chougale as its new Executive Chef. With over 15 years of experience across leading international hospitality brands, Chef Pramod brings deep expertise in multi-outlet kitchen operations, culinary innovation, and people-centric leadership.

The appointment reinforces the hotel’s focus on elevating dining experiences while maintaining operational excellence across its food and beverage offerings.

Culinary leadership at the Pune property

In his new role, Pramod Chougale will oversee all culinary and food and beverage operations at the hotel. His responsibilities include menu development, multi-outlet kitchen management, banquet and event dining, cost controls, sustainability initiatives, and talent development, while ensuring consistent quality across all dining formats.

Professional profile

A results-driven culinary professional, Chef Pramod is recognised for his strong operational discipline, creative approach to menu design, and collaborative leadership style. His experience spans high-volume hospitality environments, where he has successfully balanced innovation with efficiency and brand standards.

Career experience across Marriott and luxury brands

Prior to joining Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Pramod Chougale served as Executive Chef at Courtyard by Marriott Tiruchirappalli, where he led all culinary operations, introduced seasonal menus, and managed large-scale events while maintaining cost efficiency and consistency.

His earlier leadership roles include assignments at Four Points by Sheraton Ahmedabad, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, Kochi Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Hinjewadi, and JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. Across these roles, he developed strong expertise in modern culinary techniques, sustainability practices, and large-scale kitchen management.

Leadership perspective

Commenting on his appointment, Pramod Chougale said the role represents a meaningful milestone in his culinary journey, with a focus on creating memorable dining experiences that balance creativity with operational excellence while reflecting Pune’s vibrant food culture.

Supreet Roy, General Manager of Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, noted that Chef Pramod’s deep experience within the Marriott ecosystem and passion for culinary innovation make him well suited to lead the hotel’s kitchens and further strengthen its positioning as a leading culinary destination in the city.

Role focus going forward

As Executive Chef, Pramod Chougale will focus on strengthening the hotel’s culinary identity, developing kitchen talent, advancing sustainability initiatives, and delivering elevated guest experiences aligned with the property’s luxury positioning in Pune’s hospitality landscape.