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 1 mo
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 (11 mos)
Tata STRIVE
Visiting Instructor (1 yr 5 mos)
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group
Sous Chef (6 mos)
Indian Hotel Academy
Senior Faculty (3 mos)
Better Kitchen Magazine
Supporting Association (2 yrs 4 mos)
Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)
Project Lead IFCA Academics (3 yrs)
Member of the Board of Advisors (3 yrs 2 mos)
FORUM OF INDIAN FOOD IMPORTERS
Association Partner (3 yrs 5 mos)
Varanasi Chefs Association
Founder (3 yrs 8 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 5 mos)
Gujarat Culinary Association
Association Partner (5 yrs 5 mos)
HPMF
Supporting Association (6 yrs 3 mos)
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 5 mos)
MSDE Skill India
Examiner (10 yrs 3 mos)
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
