InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram appointed Executive Chef – Chef Lawrence Amalraj

National, September 27^th, 2019: InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram, the luxury beach resort announced the appointment of their new Executive Chef, Lawrence Amalraj. With an inclination towards rendering simple yet delicious dishes, Chef Lawrence Amalraj takes charge as the new Executive Chef at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort. As an optimist with an adaptable personality, the stalwart chef is in-charge of the daily operations of the F&B outlets and bringing culinary innovation to the forefront.

Chef Lawrence comes with 18 years of experience, having served in Hotels such as the Taj Club House, Raddisson Blu and Double Tree by Hilton. His strong pre-opening expertise is visible in the launch and management of new food and Beverage outlets. His operational intelligence has helped in creating a seamless and smooth management of the kitchen, making him a favourite of the staff and guests alike. 

To satiate his culinary inquisitiveness, Chef Lawrence has gone on gastronomic adventures to Greece, Spain, Italy and Germany. Apart from being an expert in western and Mediterranean cooking, Chef Lawrence specialises in Japanese and Mangalorean cuisine as well.

Speaking of his new role. Chef Lawrence Amalraj said, “I am excited to create new and interesting dishes at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram with a young and innovative team and being so close to the sea, the possibilities with fresh catches are endless”

About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts: 

The InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts brand has 180 hotels located in more than 65 countries, with local insight that comes from over 67 years of experience. As a brand, we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what’s special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic local experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook.

About IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group): 

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group)  is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN™ Hotels, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 4,900 hotels and 724,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries, with almost 1,300 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG® also manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty programme with more than 88 million members worldwide.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 350,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.