voco Jim Corbett, an IHG Hotel announces the appointment of leadership roles
/National, July 2024: voco Jim Corbett, India’s first ever voco hotel launched by one of the world’s leading hotel companies, IHG Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of key leadership roles across verticals. Resting on an expanse of 13.5 acres of greenery, voco Jim Corbett is a sanctuary of serenity and peace. With the Kosi River as its majestic backdrop, each frame captures nature’s artistry at its finest. Situated on the foothills of the Mailani range in the enchanting Kumaon region, the resort is popular for family getaways and destination weddings.
Suprabhath Roy Chowdhury as the General Manager
With an illustrious career spanning across 24 years, he has excelled in various senior roles across prestigious hotel chains in India. His extensive experience also includes serving as the General Manager at Holiday Inn Mayur Vihar, New Delhi.
In his current role at voco Jim Corbett, Suprabhath will spearhead the positioning and operational excellence of IHG Hotels & Resorts' first voco property in India. His leadership will be pivotal in establishing voco Jim Corbett as a premier destination, focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences, innovative service standards and sustainable practices.
Raghvendra Pratap Singh as Director of Sales
Raghvendra brings with him 18 years of varied experience in the hospitality industry with efficiency in hotel sales. He began his journey with the IHG family 4.5 years back and has worked at Holiday Inn Gurugram from 2020 to 2024, before taking on his latest role at voco Jim Corbett.
His skills and abilities include leadership, strategic sales, Business Development, MICE & Weddings sales, client relationship management & new client acquisition.
Tenzin Losel as Executive Chef
As the opening Executive Chef at voco Jim Corbett, Tenzin brings 24 years of culinary experience. In all his experiences, he was instrumental in supervising kitchen operations, designing menus, training staff, and guaranteeing customer satisfaction.
His expertise covers a broad range of cuisines, from traditional Indian to international flavors. Committed to quality and hygiene, he is well-versed in HACCP and ISO 22000 standards and prioritizes achieving immersive culinary experiences via collaborative efforts.
Girish Mamgain as Operations Manager
Girish is a seasoned hospitality professional with 24 years of extensive experience, currently serving as the Operations Manager at voco Jim Corbett. His illustrious career includes a notable tenure as Executive Chef and Sous Chef across prestigious establishments, and thereafter as the General Manager at Corbett Aamod Resort & Spa. He boasts a dynamic skill set, excelling in project management, hotel openings, and team leadership.
Ahmed Faisal as Assistant F&B Manager
Faisal comes with 18 years of inspiring experience across the hospitality industry, with over 12 years of the journey being with IHG. He started as an F&B Executive at IHG in 2005 and worked as a restaurant manager with IHG from 2015 to 2019 before joining voco Jim Corbett as an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.
A result-oriented professional, Faisal is recognized for thoughtful enhancements to elevate the guest experience. He is skilled in driving business growth through strategic partnerships, financial planning and effective leadership to achieve organizational goals and profitability. At voco Jim Corbett, he aims to achieve service excellence and profitability for food & beverage function.
Surender Singh, Front Office Manager
Surender brings 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 5.5 years of experience with IHG. He is adept in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance, compliance with regulations, and exceptional guest service standards.
He is skilled in enhancing guest experiences, optimizing revenue and driving operational excellence. As a front office manager, he has overseen operational budgets, conducted late-night audit operations and prepared financial reports.
About voco
Following its launch in 2018, voco is IHG’s fastest ever brand to go global. With a presence across 25 countries and counting, we’re already on track to deliver our aim of 200 hotels within 10 years of launch, which is testament to the brand’s flexible design application, quick conversion process and the relaxed, welcoming service it provides guests. With an inviting and unstuffy atmosphere, voco hotels create a space where guests can truly unwind and feel at ease. Centered around the brand hallmarks 'Come on in', 'Me time', and 'voco life', voco delivers delightful and uplifting experiences brought to life by easy-going and attentive hosts.
