Meet Chef Bhavi

Executive Chef | Culinary Director |Chef Consultant

My Story

Established, quality-focused Executive Chef with over 16 years of experience offering finest in food, service, and atmosphere for globally renowned resorts and restaurants.

Culinary Arts Professional recognized for comprehensive foodservice knowledge of menu and recipe development and an innovative approach to improving processes. Proven success refining art of cooking, developing impressive menus, and preparing culinary dishes inspired by local ingredients and tastes, traditional culinary styles, and modern techniques. Dedicated to establishing harmonious and productive work environment by maintaining positive team culture and retention through continuous staff engagement, mentorship, and training. Demonstrated seasoned experience collaborating on food preparation, cost control management, and employee growth. Forward-thinking Cook adept at navigating high-stress and fast-paced environments while providing patrons with especially quality and memorable dining experience.

I began to step into the formal journey of culinary from the culinary college of Nepal Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree from college, I began to work in the kitchen department in some Hotels & Resorts. As time moved on in the kitchen, I started falling in love with the art of making food. I wanted to learn more, know more. I thought of continuing my formal culinary study, however, I wanted to keep sharpening my skill on fire & bowls. It was tough to work & study together, but I managed. In fact, I enjoyed it. In due time of two years, I completed an MBA Degree in Hotel Management & Leadership management. I do believe in hard work & dedication, and I know that it should be mixed with the spices of our passion. Sometimes I think that I am not only the chef who finely arts the foods, sometimes I feel that I am the delicious food on the plate, that is probably why I love what I am now.

However, the journey of mine is yet to go farther, I am ready to move on and accept the challenge. People say cooking is a tiring job, but I know once in love nobody gets tired of loving. It’s all about how we take our job. I do often tell my friend that I do not work in the kitchen, I date in the kitchen. The kitchen is like dating spots for me. I have dated my passion in many memorizing spots like Shangri-La, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The Ritz Carlton, Kempinski Hotel Place, The Baros luxury Maldives, Seaside Finolhu Luxury Resort and currently I am dating my passion in You & Me by The Cocoon Collection Luxury Resort Maldives. Well!! While you date your passion, you should know the art too. I please my passion with the art of different cuisines. I have good experience with International cuisines like Italian, Mexican, Steak House, Seafood Restaurants & Japanese Asian Cuisine from various luxury hotels and resorts. I do love the ‘live cooking’ too. Making your guest smile with the fresh aroma of live cooking, it really gives you the satisfaction and feel proud of what you are doing. I have taken part in different live cooking competitions as well, Like Horeca Culinary, Hotel Asia Maldives and Emirates culinary salon, achieving gold, silver and best hygiene award from those.

Enjoy yourself while doing your body well’, this is our Culinary philosophy

Failing is just an experience like burned dish. Nobody gives up cooking if once the dish is burned. As we cook again, so we rise again.

What we eat, contributes to our health. As a result, our Chefs’ healthy cooking uses the herbs and extra-fresh vegetables grown in our vegetable garden, and the best products from our partners and local producers. Subtly combining their respect for fresh organic produce with creative recipes, they create a cuisine that is authentic, delicious and light, based on our earth’s treasures. To enjoy yourself while doing your body good – this is our culinary philosophy.

CULINARY ARTS PROFESSIONAL “Offering the Finest in Food, Service, & Atmosphere

I have 16 years’ experience in this industry, including 3years of apprenticeship. I am currently working with You & Me by The Cocoon Collection Resort Maldives at the post of Executive Chef during my time, I received many medal with award, which is number one hygiene award from the Middle East. In addition, young and creative chef of the years from worldwide Kempinski Hotel and Resort. Young Executive chef of Nepal awarded by NTB, HAN, GNCF, CAN, to pursue a challenging and Experience will lead me to the opportunities for advancement. New advantage to have extra knowledge with banquet, thyme buffet, A la Carte with fine dining background, Michelin background

The Chef's Edge

Professional Culinary Standards

Combining technical mastery with creative intuition to deliver high-quality food services for every occasion.

Recipe Development

Creating unique and profitable menus tailored to your specific brand identity.

Culinary Strategy

Optimizing kitchen operations and supply chain for maximum efficiency.

Staff Training

Empowering kitchen teams with advanced techniques and food safety knowledge.

Food Styling

Bringing visual artistry to every plate for high-end photography and events.

BHAVI