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Words of Wisdom Alumni Article

'The bigger the challenge, the greater is the learning' says Syed Asad
Gauhar, Director Food & Beverage at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel. Gauhar
had started his career with The Oberoi Udaivilas in 2005 and has over 13
years of experience in hospitality industry. Prior to joining Sheraton

Hyderabad Hotel, Gauhar has worked with leading brands like The Leela
Palace, Ananda in the Himalaya, Anantara Resorts and Spa, Maldives,
Oberoi Hotel & Resorts.

“As a professional, I take pride in my job and where I have reached. My

mantra for success has been my work ethics, discipline, organized
approach and a well-planned mind frame.”

Asad Gauhar, (2005)
Director (F&B)

The New Age Kitchen

Today, hotel kitchen workers know the true value of quality tools which help them get their job done in minutes.
Hotel chefs are In-charge of executing some of the most difficult tasks in the industry, like that of providing meals
for groups ranging from 250 to 1,000 and, for this, possessing right equipment in the kitchen is a must. The era of
traditional ovens, noisy hoods and clunky hand tools is over. New and contemporary gadgets are taking over.
Industry professionals are relying on these new tools to make their job (one of the most challenging in the
industry) more productive and efficient.
Cutting edge technologies inside the kitchen
The new age hotel's equipment isn't just versatile, it's also energy efficient. Modern equipments used in F&B are
making work simpler, faster and convenient. He takes pride in his 'Paco Jet' is machinery, which is super good for
making sorbets, glazes and instant ice creams. One has to make a mixture with the desired flavors and set it
overnight in the freezer, blitz the mixture and the result is a sorbet which just melts away on the tongue with a
creamy texture and without any graininess whatsoever. Smoking Gun is an equipment is doing wonders inside
kitchen. 'Sheraton It is used to smoke steaks post cooking, add a hint of smoky flavor to foams and even desserts.
It can also be used to create a spiced martini with a smoked cinnamon flavour. New additions in technology are
expected in the near future. Latest development is a new type of grill which can be operated by voice commands.
Gadgets can be used in F&B for two purposes, to make a task easier and more efficient, and to come up with
something new for guests to delight them. An example of the first purpose is our state of the art gelato and sorbet
maker which we use to make every single flavor of ice cream and sorbet. It gives a stunning product which is free
of issues as opposed to anything man made and provides a consistent product each time, which keeps guests
coming back for more. An example of the second purpose is the smoking gun or an anti-grill which can be used to
make food which is unique and distinguished from the rest.''
Brand of the gadgets
Different brands come along with their unique USP's. A few favourite brands are : 'Matfer' makes everything
from silicon baking sheets to microwave ovens which last for years, Polyscience-for their sous vide cooking
machines and smoke guns, 'Gaggenau' is known for it's best induction tops and ovens which emit zero heat,
hence can be used in the cold kitchen as well, without affecting air conditioning in that area. It helps in keeping
the staff comfortable and the work environment hygienic, Hobart – for their heavy duty machines which last for
years.

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