More than a decade across Taj, JW Marriott, Pullman, and Asia's finest golf club taught me where restaurants and bars succeed, and where they quietly bleed. Now I bring that knowledge to owners who want real answers, not generic advice.
My career began with one of hospitality's most coveted entry points, the Taj Management Training Programme. Just 25 candidates are selected from across India each year for a rigorous 18-month rotation spanning F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering and more, taking me through nine properties from Delhi to Sri Lanka, and through iconic venues like Ming Yang, Masala Bay, Shamiana, and the legendary banquets at Taj Mahal Palace.
After the programme, I joined Taj Coromandel Chennai, managing Golden Dragon, one of India's most storied Chinese restaurants, and Chipstead Bar, a landmark address in South India. At JW Marriott Pune, I led Paasha, the property's award-winning rooftop bar and lounge, owned the full beverage portfolio, drove F&B sales, and ran Miami nightclub — delivering record revenues and 9 national awards in a single cycle.
Pullman New Delhi, a 670-room flagship, brought oversight of Honk and Café Pluck. The final chapter has been DLF Golf & Country Club — Asia's finest golf course, 200+ acres, a team of 90. Over more than a decade: 150+ professionals led, 10+ industry awards won. That breadth is the lens I bring to every consulting engagement.
Choose the problem you need solved. Each service has a defined review, clear deliverables and a practical next step.
Our audit covers service on the floor, sales and cost numbers, purchase and stock records, staffing, manager routines and management books. The final report presents leaks and blind spots that non F&B operators may not see, with clear priorities for the next 90 days.
Explore the audit →Food and beverage cost, labour, purchasing, inventory, waste, discounts and manager routines are examined together. You receive a correction plan, practical operating controls and weekly measures the team can continue using.
Explore profitability →Every menu item is tested against sales, recipe cost, selling price, contribution, portion, waste and kitchen effort. You receive a clear decision for each item: keep, reprice, rework or remove.
Explore menu strategy →One working plan brings together the concept, floor plan, menu and bar, budget, staffing, suppliers and opening timeline. This includes readiness checks, mock-service actions and support through the first 30 days.
Explore openings →The review covers the drinks list, recipe cost, pricing, pour size, stock variance, preparation, service speed and team confidence. You receive a costed menu, tighter bar controls, service routines and a focused training plan.
Explore bar consulting →Training starts by observing what the team needs to do better, followed by demonstrations, practice and role play. Managers receive clear standards and a follow-up scorecard to reinforce the change.
Explore training →The first conversation is on the House. Tell me where you are and where you want to go, we'll figure out if I'm the right person to help you get there.
hello@pukhrajbedi.com · +91 98151 89517
Based in India. Available for selected international engagements.