Naveen Chhetri

Award-winning Head Pastry Chef with 15+ years of international experience in luxury resorts, fine dining, and culinary education. Proven expertise in pastry & bakery arts, menu engineering, pre-opening operations, and kitchen leadership. Strong track record in HACCP compliance, food safety management, cost control, and team development.

Recognized for delivering innovative dessert concepts, enhancing guest satisfaction, and improving kitchen efficiency. Certified in Executive Leadership and Train-the-Trainer programs, with a focus on operational excellence and high-performance team building.

Head Pastry Chef at Marriott Westin Maldives (2026-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end pastry and bakery operations across multiple outlets
• Design and execute innovative dessert menus for à la carte, buffet, and events
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Manage and train a team of pastry chefs and bakers
• Drive cost optimization, inventory control, and waste reduction initiatives
• Maintain strict HACCP and food safety compliance
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning and guest experience strategy
• Deliver customized desserts for VIP guests, weddings, and special events
• Implement seasonal and dietary-specific menus (vegan, keto, gluten-free)

Head Pastry Chef at Niyama Private Islands, Maldives (2024-11 – 2026-01)

Head Pastry Chef at Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives (2024-03 – 2024-10)

Pastry Chef at Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives (2022-05 – 2024-02)

Pastry Chef – Pre-opening at Kagi Maldives Resort & Spa (2020-10 – 2022-02)

Sous Chef – Pastry & Bakery at Rotana Resort Salalah, Oman (2019-08 – 2020-05)

Pastry Chef Trainer at Chitkara University, India (2017-07 – 2019-07)

Sous Chef Pastry (Pre-opening) at Tourist Fine Dining Restaurant (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Chef de Partie at Ananda in the Himalayas (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Demi Chef de Partie (Pre-opening) at Vana Retreat (2013-01 – 2014-12)

Demi Chef de Partie at Emirates Food, Dubai (2011-01 – 2012-12)

Team Associate at Ananda in the Himalayas (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management – Government Institute of Hotel Management, India