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Ravikant Pathak

Co-Founder

Delhi, India14 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Rising Chef of The Year (Academics) 2025
  • Best Chef of Uttar Pradesh 2023
  • Founder of Varanasi Chefs Association
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Culinary Education and Hospitality Management expert with extensive international experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Culinary EducationOperations ManagementGuest LecturingDepartment ManagementPre-openingCost ControlMenu DevelopmentFood Preparation

Other Skills

Classroom InstructionCommunicationCulinary SkillsDepartment Budget ManagementDepartment CoordinationDepartment CreationDepartment SupervisionEmployee TrainingEnglish to FrenchFood Cost AnalysisFood ManagementFood MarketingFood presentationFrenchFrench Cuisine

About

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.

Experience

Institute of bakery and culinary arts

Culinary Director

Jun 2025Present · 9 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Higher Education TeachingOperations ManagementHigher Education ResearchClassroom InstructionCulinary EducationCulinary Skills

Tata strive

Visiting Instructor

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Guest LecturingClassroom Instruction

The lalit suri hospitality group

Sous Chef

Nov 2024May 2025 · 6 mos · New Delhi

Indian hotel academy

Senior Faculty

Aug 2024Nov 2024 · 3 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

Better kitchen magazine

Supporting Association

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Indian federation of culinary associations (ifca)

2 roles

Project Lead IFCA Academics

May 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Member of the Board of Advisors

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Forum of indian food importers

Association Partner

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Varanasi chefs association

2 roles

Founder

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

President

Dec 2020May 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Nila rdv

Executive Chef & Consultant

Dec 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Department SupervisionDepartment Budget ManagementDepartment ManagementDepartment CreationDepartment Coordination

Ilas mantra

Chef in Central Kitchen Dubai Expo 2020

Feb 2021Dec 2021 · 10 mos

Pre-openingLunch & LearnsWorking Effectively

Indian culinary forum

Association Partner

Dec 2020Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Gujarat culinary association

Association Partner

Dec 2020Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Hpmf

Supporting Association

Feb 2020Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

Vedatya institute

Assistant Professor

Jan 2019Jan 2020 · 1 yr

Cost ControlSetting up new businessesEmployee Training

Le diamant blanc

Sous Chef

Dec 2017Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Culinary EducationEmployee Training

Farago group

Stage De Cuisine

Jan 2017Dec 2017 · 11 mos

Positive Work EnvironmentMenu Development

Worldchefs - world association of chefs' societies

Member

Dec 2016Present · 9 yrs 3 mos · Paris France · On-site

Msde skill india

Examiner

Feb 2016Present · 10 yrs 1 mo · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Chts institute of hotel management lucknow

Chef & Instructor Maccrs Lucknow/CHTS

Jan 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

Food PreparationMenu DevelopmentEmployee Training

Lemon tree hotels

Hotel Executive Trainee

May 2014Dec 2014 · 7 mos

Taj falaknuma palace

Kitchen Out Door Catering Staff & first Kitchen exposure

Mar 2012Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Education

IPAG Business School

MBA — Food Business Management

Aug 2016Aug 2017

Institute of Hotel Management

B.Sc — Hotel and Hospitality Administration

Jul 2011May 2014

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