By Sitaram Mewati l Mumbai
Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has appointed Harshawardhan Dhavale as Food & Beverage Manager, strengthening its leadership team as the hotel continues to focus on its restaurants, banqueting and overall dining experience.
Dhavale brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role. His last assignment was with Courtyard by Marriott, Navi Mumbai, where he served as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. During his career, he has worked with several established hospitality brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, ibis, Grand Mercure Bengaluru, Della Adventure and Taj Residency.
In his new position, Dhavale will oversee the hotel’s food and beverage operations, including its restaurants and banqueting activities. He will be responsible for strengthening operational efficiency, maintaining service standards and supporting the development of engaging dining experiences. His responsibilities will also include working with the team to further enhance culinary offerings, celebrations, events and destination dining experiences.
“Joining Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to a strong hospitality team and be part of its continued journey. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues, strengthening our food and beverage offerings and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to learning, contributing and growing with the hotel,” said Dhavale.
Dhavale is the first person in his family to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. He completed his schooling at Purushottam English School, Nashik Road, followed by his Higher Secondary education at K.T.H.M. College, Nashik. He later completed his graduation in Hotel Management from MGV’s Samajshree Prashantdada Hiray College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Nashik.
Commenting on the leadership appointments, Kunal Shanker, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, with guest expectations extending far beyond traditional hotel stays. Success today depends on creating seamless experiences across accommodation, dining, celebrations, events and every guest touchpoint.”
He added, “These leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a future-ready team that combines commercial expertise, operational excellence and a guest-first mindset. Amartya’s elevation, alongside the addition of Abhijit, Chander and Harshawardhan, brings diverse strengths that will further enhance our business performance, service standards and innovation.”
Dhavale’s appointment adds further experience to the hotel’s food and beverage leadership as Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach continues to strengthen its dining, banqueting and guest experience offerings.
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