Having been an integral part of the hotel’s leadership team, Saif has played a key role in shaping the food and beverage experience across the property’s restaurants, bars, banquets, and guest-facing dining concepts.
His elevation reflects the hotel’s confidence in his operational expertise, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving innovation across diverse dining formats.
With over 11 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Saif brings extensive expertise gained through leadership roles with renowned hospitality brands including Fairmont, Enissmore, Hilton Garden Inn, JW Marriott, Grand Hyatt, and Sofitel. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to lead multi-outlet operations, drive revenue growth, optimise profitability, and build high-performing teams.
Prior to joining Fairmont Mumbai, Saif served as Director of Restaurants & Bars at JW Marriott Pune, where he oversaw multiple dining destinations and successfully launched Tao-Fu, Pune’s first authentic Sichuan restaurant. His career journey has also included progressive leadership roles at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where he managed award-winning outlets including China House and Celini, further strengthening his expertise in luxury dining operations and guest engagement.
Speaking on his elevation, Saif Shaikh said, “Food and beverage today is about creating memorable experiences that bring people together through exceptional cuisine, thoughtful service, and meaningful moments. Being part of Fairmont Mumbai’s journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to further elevating our dining offerings while continuing to create innovative experiences that resonate with our guests and reinforce Fairmont’s position as a leading culinary destination.”
In his role as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Saif will oversee food and beverage operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and events for both Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn. His responsibilities will include driving strategic revenue initiatives, enhancing guest experiences, strengthening operational excellence, and fostering a culture of service, innovation, and team development across the portfolio.
This elevation reflects Fairmont Mumbai’s commitment to recognising talent from within and nurturing future leaders who contribute to the continued growth, innovation, and success of the brand.
“Saif has consistently brought creativity, energy and a strong guest-first approach to our food and beverage experiences at Fairmont Mumbai. His understanding of evolving dining trends, combined with operational excellence, makes him a valuable leader for our growing portfolio. We are excited to see him continue shaping memorable culinary journeys for our guests,” Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel.
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