Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West Appoints Mandar Kothekar as New Head Chef

 MUMBAI, India – 07 November 2025 – Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West announced today the appointment of Mandar Kothekar as its new Head Chef. With over 15 years of experience in the culinary space, he joins the Marriott team at its recently launched property, Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West, serving as a culinary leader in the high-end hospitality world.

 Chef Mandar comes with a distinguished reputation for excellence and innovation in his field. Chef is a seven-time medalist in professional culinary competitions at multiple national level culinary competitions, and this impressive record is nothing before the art that he presents on a plate. His career includes important leadership roles at prestigious and popular properties such as The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Novotel Hotels, Hotel Sahara Star, Sofitel Hospitality, Conrad Bengaluru and more. In these positions, he was not only celebrated for his culinary standards but also for his dedication to mentoring and developing his kitchen teams. 

“I am truly excited to join the vibrant team at Fairfield by Marriott,”. “My focus is on crafting dining experiences that both surprise and delight our guests. I look forward to highlighting the creativity of our team and bringing a wave of innovative, heartfelt flavors to the table.”

Chef Kothekar

 In his new role, Chef Kothekar will oversee all culinary operations for the hotel, including its restaurant, banqueting services, and in-room dining. He plans to make menus that will balance contemporary global trends with timeless, classic, and authentic tastes. His approach is rooted in creating food that feels not just inspired but also familiar, paying close attention to local nuances.

 Chef Kothekar ensures that every dish served is a testament to the highest standards of quality and invention. All this is because of his leadership style that has a champion's creativity and precision and team growth. His appointment signals Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West's continued commitment to exceptional hospitality, where every meal is not just a meal but a memorable part of a guest's experience.