A Passionate Leader & Baker!

Chef Mohammad Hai, Pastry Chef, JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove & Spa

- Sharmila Chand

With over 14 years of experience, Chef Mohammad Hai has worked around the world, from Dubai at Atlantis The Palm to Renaissance in Kuala Lumpur, Parky Hyatt in Abu Dhabi to the Hyatt Regency in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, along with The Zuri White Sands Goa, Grand Hyatt Goa and the Hilton Embassy Golf Link in Bengaluru. His most recent endeavor was at The Meridian Club Relais & Châteaux, a private island resort located in the crystal-clear waters of the Turks &Caicos Islands.

Inspired by his grandfather’s love for cooking, Chef Hai made cooking his passion. His main goal is to make every interaction an experience to remember. He has done it all from revamping menus to planning fun activities around baking to cracking interesting concepts for tea lounges and so much more. His philosophy hinges on transforming customer feedback into an opportunity to impress even beyond expectations.

At JW Marriott Mussoorie he hopes to continue his legacy with unique sweet delights and indulgences that will leave guests spoilt for choice. His most valued compliment so far has been from a guest who turned out to be a chef from France about his signature sour dough bread.

In an exclusive interview with Sharmila Chand, he talks about his working mantra and more….

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