Hyatt Regency, Chennai appointed Executive Chef – Chef Deva Kumar

Executive Chef Deva Kumar, Hyatt Regency, Chennai

Chennai, 14 November, 2019 – Hyatt Regency Chennai is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Deva Kumar as the recently appointed Executive Chef. He brings with him over 16 years of hospitality experience and will be seen overlooking the kitchen operations in the hotel.

Chef Deva started his career with Oberoi Hotels and then later moved on to work with distinguished hotels such as The Park Bengaluru, Courtyard Marriott, Park Hyatt Chennai, JW Marriott Mumbai and Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park. He has successfully designed and executed invigorating food and beverage concepts and has worked with numerous diverse chefs from around the world.

Being a travel enthusiast, Chef Deva influenced his culinary skills in a substantial way and created flavorful combinations to impart unique quality to dishes. Through his culinary journey, Chef Deva has received eminent awards and won himself quite a handful of accolades.

South India, the city that exudes Art & Culture, has certainly left an impression on our Chef. While he continues to dominate the kitchen, Chef has trained himself in playing Tabla and Violin to pursue his hobby.

In his leisure time, Chef enjoys spending time with his family, go for drives and ride bikes.

About Hyatt Regency Chennai:

Hyatt Regency Chennai is a Five star premium business hotel, located conveniently in Anna Salai, the city’s central business district, enjoying proximity to Chennai’s key business districts, Anna International Airport, IT corridor, The Chennai Trade Centre, and prime residential areas. This 325-room contemporary business hotel in Chennai (Madras) is popular for its extensive art work created by some of India's best-known contemporary artists. The restaurant Spice Haat serves all-day dining buffet, where one can experience the traditional Indian gastronomy. Focaccia – the Italian restaurant, Stix - The Chinese restaurant and 365 A.S., lounge bar are some of the other venues where visitors can unwind. About 20,000 sq feet space of the hotel is amounted to the banqueting space of the hotel.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 190 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 19 premier brands. As of March 31, 2019, the Company's portfolio included more than 850 properties in over 60 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, Joie de Vivre®, tommie™, Hyatt Residence Club® and Exhale® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members.