Debrup Mitra, executive chef, JW Marriott Hotel Dubai

Debrup Mitra joined the hotel five years ago as executive sous chef. After sjx months he was promoted to acting executive chef and after another six months’ probation period, he became the executive chef in 2013. He is in charge of the 11 restaurants and bars, banqueting operations and the outside catering business. Since joining, he has been instrumental in increasing the outside catering business, and has also expanded its services to Abu Dhabi. Employee engagement is important to Mitra, who has achieved high employee satisfaction and low turnover results through implementing innovative action plans. Mitra also auccessfully launched the new catering and events concept 'Meetings Imagined'.

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