Pratyush Raj Kassay

Le Cordon Bleu trained culinary professional with hands-on experience in luxury hospitality through internship training at The Leela Palace. Passionate about fine dining, food presentation, and professional kitchen operations, with a strong foundation in culinary techniques, hygiene standards, and team collaboration. Committed to continuous learning and delivering consistency in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Culinary Intern - The Leela Palace - Banglore

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Assisting in daily kitchen operations within a luxury hospitality environment
• Supporting chefs in food preparation, mise en place, and plating activities
• Maintaining hygiene, sanitation, and professional kitchen standards during service
• Gaining hands-on exposure to fine dining operations and high-quality food presentation

Trainee Engagement Associate to Senior Engagement Associate - The Executive Centre

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Supported operations for over 450 clients within a corporate hospitality environment
• Coordinated front-of-house activities, client interactions, and service operations
• Collaborated with a 25-member team to maintain smooth operations and presentation standards
• Assisted in inventory management and operational stock coordination to support daily service requirements
• Developed communication, teamwork, and operational coordination skills

Hotel Operations Intern - Taj Deccan - Hyderabad

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Completed rotational training across kitchen, food & beverage service, front office, and guest service operations
• Gained hands-on exposure to luxury hospitality standards and professional hotel operations
• Developed foundational skills in customer service, teamwork, communication, and operational coordination
• Recognized with the Star Intern Certificate for performance during internship training

Diploma - Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu (2025-01 - 2026-12)

Bachelor - Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Institute of Hotel Management (2020-01 - 2023-12)

Higher Secondary Education - Nalanda Vidya Niketan (2019-01 - 2019-12)