Bengaluru, May 2026 – JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, Bengaluru, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Manikandan Sivamoorthy, fondly known as Chef Mani, as the Executive Pastry Chef. With over two decades of experience in bakery and patisserie across luxury hotels and resorts in India and overseas, Chef Mani brings deep technical expertise, creativity, and leadership to the resort’s culinary team.
In his new role, Chef Mani will oversee the pastry and bakery operations across the resort, curating refined dessert experiences for restaurants, banqueting, in-room dining, and special events. His proficiency spans artisan breads, laminated viennoiserie, plated desserts, chocolate sculpting, sugar artistry, and innovative pastry creations, supported by strong operational knowledge in cost control, inventory management, and food safety standards.
Chef Mani’s career reflects a rich journey across pre-opening teams and established luxury properties. Most recently, he served as Executive Pastry Chef at a large-format luxury resort in Udaipur, leading pastry operations for an expansive property with significant banqueting infrastructure. Previously, he held senior pastry leadership roles in Pune and Bengaluru, where he managed day-to-day pastry operations for multiple restaurants and outlets, developed contemporary dessert menus, and led teams to deliver consistent quality across high-volume service and events.
His international experience includes tenures in the Maldives, Mongolia, and Seychelles, where he contributed to pastry programs at luxury island resorts and city hotels, further refining his global perspective on dessert craftsmanship and presentation. Earlier in his career, Chef Mani was part of several pre-opening teams at leading hotels in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kochi, building a strong foundation in large-scale banqueting, production bakeries, and hospitality pastry operations.
A firm believer in continuous learning, Chef Mani has completed specialised workshops with renowned pastry experts and holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. His approach combines classical technique with modern pastry innovation, always guided by precision, aesthetics, and flavour balance.
Commenting on the appointment, Ronan Fearon, General Manager, JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, said, “We are pleased to welcome Chef Mani to the team. His depth of experience in pastry arts, particularly across large-format luxury hotels and pre-opening environments, brings a valuable perspective to our culinary team. Chef Mani’s commitment to precision, creativity, and consistency aligns perfectly with our focus on delivering memorable dining experiences, and we are confident his expertise will further enhance the dessert offerings across the resort.”
In his role at the resort, Chef Mani will focus on enhancing dessert menus, elevating the pastry experience across dining venues, and strengthening the resort’s reputation for exceptional culinary craftsmanship.
About JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa is an upscale luxury retreat nestled in the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, just 20 minutes from Bangalore International Airport. This resort features 301 elegantly designed rooms, suites, and villas, each offering breathtaking views of the golf course and Nandi Hills. Guests can savor exquisite culinary experiences at six exceptional dining venues. The resort boasts over 100,000 sq. ft. of event space, including a versatile 22,000 sq. ft. pillar-less convention center with 14 breakout rooms, perfect for both grand and intimate gatherings. Wellness and recreation facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a yoga room, steam and sauna rooms, a Family by JW activity area, an entertainment zone, and an award-winning spa offering curated treatments for holistic well-being.
