Simranjit Singh Appointed Head of Beverages at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace has announced the appointment of Simranjit Singh as its new Head of Beverages, marking a significant step in strengthening the hotel’s specialist-led food and beverage leadership. First reported by Hospibuz, the appointment reflects the property’s continued investment in elevating beverage experiences as a key pillar of guest engagement and brand differentiation.

A Career Shaped by Education, Strategy, and Global Exposure

Simranjit Singh’s journey into the world of wines and beverages began during his academic years, where wine studies formed part of his college curriculum. What started as an educational introduction quickly evolved into a professional passion, leading him to pursue formal wine education and certifications. This foundation laid the groundwork for his first industry role at a boutique beverage consultancy firm—an experience that continues to shape his professional outlook.

Unlike conventional hospitality career paths that are largely operational from the outset, Singh’s consultancy background provided him with a strategic lens on beverage programming. His early work involved conceptualizing beverage menus, developing wine programs, advising on bar design and positioning, and creating guest-centric beverage narratives. This exposure gave him a deep understanding of how beverage offerings can function as both revenue drivers and storytelling tools within luxury hospitality.

Driven by ambition and a desire for international exposure, Singh later moved to Dubai, a city widely regarded as a global benchmark for culinary and hospitality excellence. Over more than a decade, he built a strong portfolio across luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants in both India and the UAE. During this time, he earned recognition for his knowledge of global wine cultures, commitment to quality, and ability to build and mentor skilled beverage teams in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

Leading Beverage Strategy Across Six Dining Venues

In his new role, Simranjit Singh will oversee the complete beverage strategy at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, a hotel known for its extensive and diverse F&B offerings. The property features six restaurants and bars, including the award-winning Indian fine-dining restaurant Kangan, Italian specialty restaurant Prego, the all-day dining venue Seasonal Tastes, the contemporary Mix lounge, Daily Treats café, and a signature swim-up pool bar.

Singh’s responsibilities will span wine and spirits curation, cocktail and mocktail innovation, bar operations, supplier partnerships, team training, and guest engagement initiatives. His mandate is built around three core focus areas: maintaining consistency in quality and service across outlets, driving innovation in beverage concepts, and creating memorable beverage experiences that align seamlessly with the hotel’s culinary philosophy.

Commenting on his appointment, Singh expressed his enthusiasm for joining a brand globally recognized for its emphasis on well-being and thoughtful hospitality. He shared his eagerness to collaborate closely with the culinary and service teams to design beverage programs that enhance dining experiences and create meaningful moments for guests.

Why This Appointment Reflects a Larger Industry Shift

The role of a Head of Beverages in luxury hospitality has evolved significantly over the past decade. Beverage leadership today goes far beyond inventory management or wine list updates. It sits at the intersection of guest experience, brand identity, and commercial performance.

Curated wine selections, signature cocktail menus, wellness-oriented mocktails, sommelier-led tastings, and intelligent food-and-beverage pairing narratives are increasingly defining factors in a hotel’s dining reputation. By appointing a trained sommelier with consultancy insight and international exposure, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace is clearly aligning itself with this modern, experience-driven approach to beverage leadership.

Strengthening a Specialist-Driven F&B Leadership Team

Simranjit Singh’s appointment complements recent leadership additions within the hotel’s food and beverage division. In November 2025, Chef Ashfaque Ali joined as Executive Chef, bringing over two decades of experience across luxury hospitality brands and extensive Middle East exposure. In January 2026, Shameer Hiral was appointed Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, adding strong operational depth with multi-brand experience across leading international hotel groups.

Together, these appointments reflect a deliberate strategy to build a well-rounded, specialist-led F&B leadership team—essential for a property known for its regional food festivals, festive season programming, and destination dining initiatives.

About The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace is a 427-room luxury hotel located within Raheja Mindspace IT Park in HITEC City, Hyderabad. Part of a global luxury hospitality portfolio, the hotel offers over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space, a Heavenly Spa, a lap pool with an in-built bar, and six acclaimed dining venues. Under the leadership of General Manager Deep Preet Bindra, the property continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for business and leisure travelers, while gaining recognition for its evolving culinary and beverage experiences in Hyderabad’s competitive luxury hospitality market.