Hospetalk – Podcast For Hoteliers | Conversation with Ms. Ankita Sarkar, Vice President of Restaurant Operations at Jakhar Hospitality Pvt Ltd (JHPL) | E21

Welcome to the 21st podcast of Hospetalk with Vikas Mehra
Podcast for Hoteliers!

Ever wondered how you go from an F&B trainee to the Vice President of Restaurant Operations in India’s booming hospitality industry?

In this episode, we sit down with Ms. Ankita Sarkar, the esteemed Vice President of Restaurant Operations of Jakhar Hospitality Pvt Ltd (JHPL)

From her early days managing all-day dining at Crowne Plaza and pre-opening speciality venues with IHG, to leading luxury venues at St. Regis, The Leela Udaipur, and Soho House Mumbai, Ankita has grown through the ranks with hands-on expertise and sharp business acumen.

Today, she oversees multiple hotels under Jakhar Hospitality, driving performance, profitability, and people-first culture.

What This Episode Covers:

• Ankita’s early career struggles and breakthroughs
• Leading high-profile weddings, VIP guest experiences, and celebrity venues
• Transitioning from Club Manager at Soho House to VP Operations
• Building high-performing teams and SOP-driven systems
• Her insights on women in hospitality leadership
• Advice to aspiring hotel professionals

Whether you’re a hospitality student, hotelier, or someone passionate about leadership and growth, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom and real-life experiences you won’t want to miss.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a true industry leader.
Join us as Ms. Ankita Sarkar shares her remarkable journey, valuable insights, and expertise, providing a fresh perspective on the hospitality industry. Drop your questions in the comments & let’s keep the conversation going!

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Location Courtesy: Onrique Mumbai (JHPL)

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