Ritesh Tulsian

English, Hindi , Marathi, Marwadi

A passionate chef with 15 + years of experience is driven by his modest and focused attitude, Ritesh began his career with the Taj Group of hotels and has been working within different sectors of the industry thereon. Through international experience with
companies like the W Hotels (Maldives), Atlantis The Palm (Dubai) etc. he has seen the best of what the hospitality industry offers. With multiple national and international food ventures to his credit, he has a varied range of experience in different cuisines and can easily adapt to all kinds of kitchens. Ritesh believes in giving back, as seen by his stint as a food production instructor to students in his
alma mater, which gave him the understanding of how information can best be shared in an organized manner. He hopes to carry his learning with every project he handles hereon.

Twin Diploma in Hospitality Management & Catering Operations with First Class, May 2004 from Rizvi Academy of Hospitality Management & Catering Operations & American Hotel & Lodging Association.

H.S.C Examination (Science) with First Class, February 2001 from R.D. National College, Bandra, Mumbai Board

Successfully completed S.S.C Examination with First Class, March 1999 from St. Mary’s High School, Kalina, Mumbai Board

Basic Food Safety & Hygiene Training at Pizza Express, Mumbai

Basic Food Hygiene Training at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Train the Trainer program at Rizvi College, Mumbai

Food Safety Training at W Retreat & Spa, Maldives

HACCP Interpretation Training Course at TAJ LANDS END, Mumbai

Corporate Chef with Food Darzee, MUMBAI

Operations Manager (Mumbai Unit) with BUILT 2 COOK

Pizzaiolo Trainer/Head Chef with PIZZA EXPRESS, MUMBAI

Sous Chef with ADLABS IMAGICA THEME PARK, KHOPOLI

• Participated in CHEF Competition (Mystery Basket) category held in March
  2006 at the Nestle Young Star Chef Competition, IHMCT & AN & WICA,
  Mumbai, India.
• Participated in CHEF Competition held in October 2003 at CHRIST
  COLLEGE, Bangalore, India.
• Participated in CHEF Competition, Plated Main Course (Indian) category held
  in September 2002 at the Nestle Young Star Chef Competition, IHMCT & AN
  & WICA, Mumbai, India.