"OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRAT KOHLI, KARAN JOHAR, KUNAL KAPOOR IS THE RESULT OF A WELL-THOUGHTOUT STRATEGY!"

Sumitt Wahall, Chief Operating Officer of True Palate Cafe Pvt Ltd, reveals the vision behind his brand, his hospitality journey so far and more...

- LITA CHAKRABORTY

Sumitt Wahall, Chief Operating Officer of True Palate Cafe Pvt Ltd, is a veteran in the hospitality industry, with over 15 years of experience in the domain. In his current role, he commands and manages the overall operations for the very popular one8 Commune, Pincode, and Neuma. A new addition to the portfolio is also the launch of Pincode, an Indian cuisine restaurant that has made its debut in Dubai and will soon bring its presence to Delhi in 2023.

In an interesting interview with Hotelier India, Sumitt Wahall shares all about his dynamic journey in the flourishing world of hospitality, his top-of-the-line restaurants, the bond he shares with his celeb co-owners and more...

You're known to be the man with the Midas touch. Please tell us about your journey in the world of hospitality.

I began my career in 2002 at the Marriott Welcome Hotel in Saket. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work with prestigious brands in India, including The Imperial, Shangri-La Hotel, Hyatt Regency Delhi, Sahara Star Hotel Mumbai, and more. Prior to joining True Palate Cafe, I held the position of President at Azure Hospitality for 11 years, overseeing operations in both India and Nepal. I joined True Palate Cafe Pvt Ltd as the COO in July 2021.

How did True Palate Café Ltd start?