Inside Hyatt’s culture of care, where women have room to grow

Chandan Parmar’s expertise predates her career in a hotel kitchen. After decades spent cooking in private homes, the chef known affectionately as Chandanben brought her knowledge of Kathiawad’s culinary traditions to Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad. At Sārvatt, the hotel’s experiential restaurant celebrating the cuisines of Gujarat and Rajasthan, years of practice have found a new professional setting.

There is something significant in that recognition. A career can move forward because someone sees value in experience that a conventional résumé might overlook.

At Hyatt, this recognition is rooted in a culture of care that places people at the heart of the company’s success. It shapes how colleagues are supported, how talent is developed and how individual ambition finds opportunities to grow.

At Soul Pantry, Andaz Delhi, women’s talent shapes a distinctive approach to dining. Inspired by India’s traditional grains, mindful eating and sustainable sourcing, the restaurant is led by an all-women culinary team. Their role goes beyond preparing the food to taking shared ownership of the experience. Within the wider story of Hyatt’s culture of care, Soul Pantry illustrates the importance of giving women the responsibility and visibility to put their expertise into practice.

At Hyatt Pune, Chef Sanika’s move to the interactive teppanyaki kitchen at TG’s, The Oriental Grill, brought her into direct conversation with diners. The role stretched her confidence as well as her culinary capabilities.

These are different forms of professional progress. One gives established expertise a new platform. Another makes an unfamiliar responsibility the beginning of greater confidence. Both reveal why the quality of a workplace matters to the trajectory of a career.

“As Hyatt continues to grow across India and Southwest Asia, investing in people remains just as important as expanding our portfolio. We believe that when people feel cared for, they can achieve extraordinary things. These women exemplify the talent, dedication, and leadership that bring our purpose to life every day. I am immensely proud of their contributions and the meaningful impact they continue to have on our colleagues, guests, and communities across the region,” said Vikas Chawla, President, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt.

At Hyatt Regency Delhi, Chef de Cuisine Jasveen Kaur places mentoring young chefs and building collaborative kitchens at the centre of her leadership. Her experience becomes something others can draw on as they develop their own.

Women@Hyatt, the company’s global colleague-led network, complements this approach through connection, shared learning and professional growth. It sits alongside the everyday responsibility of leaders and teams to create an environment where women’s perspectives are valued and their ambitions receive serious attention.

Together, these stories give substance to an idea that can otherwise remain abstract. Care is experienced in a decision to recognise someone’s knowledge, the trust placed in her next assignment and the time invested in her development.

For women considering where to build a career, those details carry weight. They reveal a workplace through what it makes possible, and through the people already shaping its future.

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