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Chef Salim — Food Tree Hospitality Consultant
Our Story

Built on a Passion for Hospitality Excellence

Chef Salim is a seasoned culinary professional, hospitality consultant, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. A graduate of Hotel Management & Catering Technology from Chitkara School of Hospitality, Punjab, he began his culinary journey at Radisson Hotel, New Delhi.

His expertise was honed at Jaypee Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Regency New Delhi under Corporate Chef Anil Khurana, and the pre-opening team of JW Marriott Chandigarh. He served as Executive Chef at Piccadilly Hotel & Resorts and Regenta by Royal Orchid Hotels before founding Food Tree Hospitality.

In 2024, Chef Salim was honoured with the Times Food Award for Iconic Kitchen & Food Consultant of the Year — recognizing his transformative impact on the hospitality industry across North India and beyond.

Food Tree Hospitality blends three core elements — the art of operations, the passion for guests, and the science of business.

Career Timeline

A Journey of Excellence

2020 — Present

Founder & Lead Consultant — Food Tree Hospitality

Chandigarh · 35+ projects delivered across India · Times Food Award 2024 Winner

Pre-2020

Executive Chef — Regenta by Royal Orchid Hotels

Group-level culinary leadership across multiple properties pan-India

Pre-2018

Executive Chef — Piccadilly Hotel & Resorts

Chandigarh · Flagship multicuisine & fine dining, 500+ pax banqueting

Pre-2016

Pre-Opening Team — JW Marriott Chandigarh

Live cooking section, Saffron Indian Restaurant & JW Café

Pre-2014

Hyatt Regency New Delhi

Under Indian Corporate Chef Anil Khurana · Premium 5-star culinary operations

Early Career

Jaypee Hotels & Resorts

Vasant Continental, New Delhi & Mussoorie · Luxury hotel chain

Training

Industrial Trainee — Radisson Hotel, New Delhi

Foundation in 5-star hospitality operations and culinary standards

Our Philosophy

The Three Pillars of Food Tree

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Art of Operations

Great hospitality is a craft. From the efficiency of a kitchen layout to the choreography of service — we bring artistry to every operational decision.

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Passion for Guests

Every decision — from menu design to staff training — begins with one question: how does this create a better experience for the guest?

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Science of Business

Outstanding food means nothing without a sustainable business model. We bring rigorous financial thinking and cost management to every concept.

Let's build something remarkable

Talk to Chef Salim about your project today.

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