Mumbai, June 2026 – Fairmont Mumbai has announced the elevation of Saif Shaikh to Assistant Director of Food & Beverage for Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel. Having been an integral part of the hotel’s leadership team, Saif has played a key role in shaping the food and beverage experience across the property’s restaurants, bars, banquets, and guest-facing dining concepts.
His elevation reflects the hotel’s confidence in his operational expertise, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving innovation across diverse dining formats.
With over 11 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Saif brings extensive expertise gained through leadership roles with renowned hospitality brands, including Fairmont, Enissmore, Hilton Garden Inn, JW Marriott, Grand Hyatt, and Sofitel. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to lead multi-outlet operations, drive revenue growth, optimise profitability, and build high-performing teams.
Prior to joining Fairmont Mumbai, Saif served as Director of Restaurants & Bars at JW Marriott Pune, where he oversaw multiple dining destinations and successfully launched Tao-Fu, Pune’s first authentic Sichuan restaurant. His career journey has also included progressive leadership roles at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where he managed award-winning outlets including China House and Celini, further strengthening his expertise in luxury dining operations and guest engagement.
Speaking on his elevation, Saif Shaikh said, “Food and beverage today is about creating memorable experiences that bring people together through exceptional cuisine, thoughtful service, and meaningful moments. Being part of Fairmont Mumbai’s journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to further elevating our dining offerings while continuing to create innovative experiences that resonate with our guests and reinforce Fairmont’s position as a leading culinary destination.”
In his role as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Saif will oversee food and beverage operations across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and events for both Fairmont Mumbai and Roswyn. His responsibilities will include driving strategic revenue initiatives, enhancing guest experiences, strengthening operational excellence, and fostering a culture of service, innovation, and team development across the portfolio.
This elevation reflects Fairmont Mumbai’s commitment to recognizing talent from within and nurturing future leaders who contribute to the continued growth, innovation, and success of the brand.
“Saif has consistently brought creativity, energy, and a strong guest-first approach to our food and beverage experiences at Fairmont Mumbai. His understanding of evolving dining trends, combined with operational excellence, makes him a valuable leader for our growing portfolio. We are excited to see him continue shaping memorable culinary journeys for our guests.” — Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel
About Fairmont Mumbai
Fairmont Mumbai opened its doors in April 2025 as Mumbai’s Grand Entrance—a dazzling destination where grandeur and extraordinary theatre meet the timeless elegance of the 1920s. Located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the hotel offers 446 luxurious rooms and suites, one of the city’s largest event spaces, and seamless connectivity for global travellers, corporate guests, and leisure seekers alike.
Designed to make special happen, the hotel blends legacy and innovation through exceptional dining, pioneering wellness, and thoughtful hospitality. At its heart is Blu Xone at Fairmont Spa and Longevity, India’s first longevity-focused wellness space in a luxury hotel—redefining modern self-care through personalised healing, rejuvenation, and purposeful living.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivalled portfolio of more than 94 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures, and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful, and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture, and community of its destinations—renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont Doha, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai.
Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconic gathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences.
