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Santanu Chanda

Santanu Chanda

Award-winning mixologist and Group Beverage Manager at PVR

New Delhi, India
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Joined February 2026
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International, award-winning competition mixologist: Santanu has a strong record in bartending competitions across regions, culminating in being crowned World Class India Bartender of the Year 2024 and earlier wins such as Stoli Elit Art of Martini (UAE 2017), Glenfiddich World's Most Experimental Bartender (2018), Pro Chef Bartender of the Year (UAE 2019), and Johnnie Highball (UAE 2020). diageoindia+3
Beverage program leader and curator in premium hospitality: He serves as Group Beverage Manager at PVR (and Beverage Head for HOME Delhi), leading cocktail program design, signature menu creation and beverage experiences for high-end outlets including contributions to new PVR luxury concepts. theorg+2
Broad international hospitality experience: Santanu's career includes significant roles in Dubai and Indiaโ€”working at venues such as Buddha Bar Dubai and Grosvenor House (Dubai), and hotels like JW Marriottโ€”giving him diverse operational and creative experience behind the bar. bartenderatlas+1
Innovative, ingredient-led cocktail development and storytelling: In competitions and showcases he highlights indigenous and regional ingredients and narrative-driven cocktails (for example developing drinks with Assamese lemon, Khasi cordial and regional flavours at World Class events), reflecting an emphasis on local flavours and multi-sensory presentation. thehindu+1

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