A Chef who Loves to Create Magical Food

Chef Amit Kumar Singh, Executive Chef, Renest Jaipur

- Sharmila Chand

Amit Kumar Singh, the Executive Chef at Renest Jaipur is an experienced culinary professional recognized for his comprehensive knowledge of international and Indian cuisine, and innovative methods to set the stage for a customised dining experience. Chef Amit Kumar Singh with over 15 years of experience, with brands like The Leela group and Ananta Spa and Resorts, in managing the provision of fine dining, believes in refining the art of cooking and developing impressive menus and organising culinary dishes influenced by culturally myriad areas around the world.

As an Executive Chef at Renest Jaipur, he is responsible for developing the hotel's reputation by creating an excellent quality food repertoire and managing a high-quality kitchen brigade, besides bringing in innovation at every stage of food production. His professional approach and ability to thrive in pressure situations are his core competencies. Singh is undoubtedly committed to leaving patrons with a memorable dining experience.

In an interview with Sharmila Chand he talks about himself and his choices and preferences.

How do you define yourself?

I believe I am a passionate, confident, and creative chef who can skilfully plan menus, prepare lip-smacking delicacies, manage budgets, and lead a team to deliver the required quality of services to my guests and exceed their expectations.

What is your philosophy of cooking?

From the time I have been in this profession, my philosophy has always been to curate recipes that can create magic and makes the guest drool for more.

What is your area of expertise?

Business sense (Budgeting, Management, Supervision, Ordering), Culinary expertise (Ingredient selection, Presentation) and Attention to detail (Measuring, Quality control, Portion sizing).

Had you not been doing this then what?