Chef Sunil Kumar, a doctorate awardee from his alma mater, currently serves as the Deputy Director – Culinary Arts at the School of Culinary and Hotel Management, MRIIRS. With over 16 years of diverse experience in both academics and the hospitality industry, he brings a holistic approach to culinary education and leadership.
Academic and Industry Experience:
- Former Head of Operations, Chef Culinary Institute (formerly CCI Learning).
- Program Director, Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School, Sushant University.
- Assistant Professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (5 years), where he also served as Examination Coordinator for 4.5 years.
- Executive Chef, Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialties Ltd. (Cremica) – responsible for F&B training, product development, key account management (Pizza Hut, Dunkin Donuts), and national-level training operations.
- Training Manager, Tivoli Group, New Delhi – conducted MDPs and On-the-Job training sessions.
- Partner in a hospitality consultancy and training firm, working across both industry and academics.
- Conducted culinary training programs, menu merchandising, and compiled service standard manuals across India.
Educational Background:
- BHMCT – BCIHMCT, New Delhi (I.P. University)
- Master’s – Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ambedkar University, Agra
Specializations and Skills:
- Certified Chocolatier and expert in Bakery & Confectionery
- Skilled in Continental, Mexican, and regional cuisines
- Conducts “Chef on Call” culinary sessions and career enrichment workshops
- Expertise in HRM, Personality Development, IT, Facility Planning, and Food Production
Courses Taught:
- Food Production
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Information Technology
- Hospitality Accountancy
- Facility Planning
- Environmental Studies (EVS)
- Human Resource Management
- Personality Development
Research and Publications:
- Impact of Pilgrimage Tourism on a Destination: A Case Study of Varanasi, India – in "Digital Technology for Tourism: Transformation & Trends", Graphic Era University
- Ongoing Research:
- Role of online portals in increasing travel frequency
- Sustainable practices in tourism
- Applied patent: Machinery for Filling, Packing or Packaging
Awards and Recognitions:
- Best Chef Award – WCCF 2019 & 2021
- Best Educator – Culinary Arts, 2023
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