Total Environment Hospitality announced the appointment of Chef Suresh Venkataramana as Culinary Director. In this role, he will set menu direction, culinary standards, and kitchen operations across the group’s hospitality portfolio, including Windmills Craftworks and Oota, while partnering with brand, supply chain, and operations teams to consistently deliver high quality at scale. He will report to Ashish Saxena, Chief Executive Officer at Total Environment Hospitality.
Chef Suresh brings over 28 years of experience across hotels and restaurants in India and overseas. His career includes a decade in the UK, working across hotel and restaurant kitchens and training under Michelin-starred chefs, where he refined his craft in fine dining and kitchen leadership. His association with Total Environment Hospitality in the past included a stint as Executive Chef at Windmills Craftworks, Bangalore (2013-2018), where he helped shape multi-outlet operations and menu engineering. He also played a key role in setting up Oota Bangalore and served as the Director of Culinary Operations at Windmills Craftworks, Dallas.
Commenting on the appointment, Ashish Saxena, CEO, Total Environment Hospitality, said: “Suresh blends craftsmanship with operational rigor. His understanding of flavor, seasonality, and team culture will help us raise the bar across our kitchens while staying true to the authentic and unique experiences we’re known for.”
Chef Suresh Venkataramana added, “Total Environment values care, detail, and authenticity. My focus is to build kitchens that think seasonally, source responsibly, and cook with clarity – menus that travel well across concepts yet feel personal on every plate.”
