CARING KEZANG
"Those
six months were very difficult. I was really very very scared. Overnight, I
have been given more responsibility to take care of the Continental
Section...the senior batch has gone...new batch is just getting acquainted with
the Kitchen Culture.. two Head Chefs had already moved on....", KEZANG PS Rai(28) has been sharing his
moments of truth, that gave him lots of clarity in 2009. At that time, KEZANG
has been the 2nd year Operational Trainee, in THE OBEROI GRAND, Kolkata.
"Thank
God, I had been really lucky to have people around me pinning faith on my
talent and sincerity...they gave me the confidence" , KEZANG has been
referring to the support and encouragement imparted by Chef George, Chef
Mithun, Chef Sourav (Executive Chef) and George Kuruvilla, The General Manager.
KEZANG,
presently working in The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, as Kitchen Executive, is a
caring person. He is very affable, also very articulate. Through his hobby on
Food Photography, he makes it a point to share his knowledge with his juniors
working in Oberoi group.
Born in
Doras, located at the border of Bhutan, KEZANG lapped up his Degree in Hotel
Management from IHM, Kolkata. Recently, before taking charge of LA TERRASSE(the restaurant for all day
dining that offers the finest in International cuisine), this humble, soft
spoken Chef has been looking after the Guests at BAAN THAI(where authentic Thai
cuisine is being served in a traditional ambience that reflects the warmth of a
Thai Home, offset by rich colours and artefacts),for an year.
Asserts
Kezang:" I know Thai food very well; but, I am strong in Western
cuisine".
After
clearing OCLD, KEZANG had the good fortune of working in Trident, Chennai, The
Oberoi, New Delhi and The Trident, Nariman point, in Mumbai.
"The
Oberoi Grand, Kolkata is very unique;
every year, the old batch will go out, and the new batch will come in. Undoubtedly,
you will never get bored here".
His family
lives in the border of Bhutan. Father is a retired Tea planter, Mother, is a
School Teacher,younger brother is an animator.
R Kesava Mallia in
Kolkata.
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