Ravikant Pathak — Co-Founder
जय श्री सीता राम 🙏🕉️🇮🇳❤️ "Believe you can and you're halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt 👨🍳 Chef | Culinary Educator | Industry Mentor | Founder – Varanasi Chefs Association From the soulful streets of Varanasi to the luxurious kitchens of Paris, Dubai, Oslo, and New Delhi, my journey as a culinary professional spans over a decade—driven by flavor, discipline, and a deep love for India's gastronomic heritage. 🔥 About Me: Head of culinary operations, Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts (IBCA) Former Sous Chef, The LaLiT New Delhi & LaLiT Suri Hospitality School Faridabad Former Senior Faculty Incharge, Indian Hotel Academy Former Executive Chef, Nila Rdv – Oslo, Norway (2022) Stage Experience, Farago & Le Diamant Blanc – Paris India Representative, Dubai Expo 2021 🏆 Achievements: 🥇This year I have been Awarded as Rising Chef of The Year (Academics) by Better Kitchen Mumbai on 22nd June 2025 👑 🥇 Best Chef of Uttar Pradesh – 2023 (Taj Lucknow) 🎖️ Jury Member, Indian Culinary Forum @ IHE (2021) 🌍 International Experience: France 🇫🇷 | UAE 🇦🇪 | Norway 🇳🇴 👥 Leadership & Affiliations: Founder, Varanasi Chefs Association (VCA) Board Advisor, Indian Federation of Culinary Association (IFCA) Industry Lead, IFCA Academics Collaborator, Indian Culinary Forum & FIFI 🌱 What I Stand For: Culinary mentorship for the next generation Showcasing Uttar Pradesh’s rich food culture globally Sustainable, local-first kitchen practices Reversing the “Chef Exodus” by building Indian opportunities 🎓 Education: MBA – Food Business Management, IPAG Business School, Paris Hotel Management, IHM Hyderabad 🍽️ Varanasi Chefs Association (VCA): Uniting chefs from Eastern UP and beyond to collaborate, grow, and lead. 🎯 Workshops | Competitions | Chef Coats | Career Mentorship 👤 Vice President: Chef Shivam Dixit 💬 Inspired By: Mentorship from Mr. Amit Lohani keeps me grounded and striving for impact. 📬 Let’s Connect: 📧 chefravikantpathak@gmail.com 📱 +91 8188808142 I am super active on 🔗 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram & Facebook "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller Let’s cook up something meaningful—together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Culinary Education and Hospitality Management expert with extensive international experience.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 14 yrs
Skills
- Culinary Education
- Operations Management
- Guest Lecturing
- Department Management
- Pre-opening
- Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Food Preparation
Career Highlights
- Rising Chef of The Year (Academics) 2025
- Best Chef of Uttar Pradesh 2023
- Founder of Varanasi Chefs Association
Work Experience
INSTITUTE OF BAKERY AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Director (9 mos)
Tata STRIVE
Visiting Instructor (1 yr 3 mos)
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
Sous Chef (6 mos)
Indian Hotel Academy
Senior Faculty (3 mos)
Better Kitchen Magazine
Supporting Association (2 yrs 2 mos)
Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)
Project Lead IFCA Academics (2 yrs 10 mos)
Member of the Board of Advisors (3 yrs)
FORUM OF INDIAN FOOD IMPORTERS
Association Partner (3 yrs 3 mos)
Varanasi Chefs Association
Founder (3 yrs 6 mos)
President (4 yrs 5 mos)
Nila RDV
Executive Chef & Consultant (1 yr)
Ilas Mantra
Chef in Central Kitchen Dubai Expo 2020 (10 mos)
Indian Culinary Forum
Association Partner (5 yrs 3 mos)
Gujarat Culinary Association
Association Partner (5 yrs 3 mos)
HPMF
Supporting Association (6 yrs 1 mo)
Vedatya Institute
Assistant Professor (1 yr)
Le Diamant Blanc
Sous Chef (1 yr 1 mo)
Farago Group
Stage De Cuisine (11 mos)
Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies
Member (9 yrs 3 mos)
MSDE Skill India
Examiner (10 yrs 1 mo)
CHTs Institute of Hotel Management Lucknow
Chef & Instructor Maccrs Lucknow/CHTS (1 yr 9 mos)
Lemon Tree Hotels
Hotel Executive Trainee (7 mos)
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Kitchen Out Door Catering Staff & first Kitchen exposure (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
MBA at IPAG Business School
B.Sc at Institute of Hotel Management