Chef Akshika Sood (Head Chef | Culinary Artist)

Chef Akshika Sood is a passionate culinary, bakery & patisseries professional and educator with strong experience in professional kitchens, hospitality operations, and culinary training. With a creative approach to food and a commitment to excellence, she brings both industry expertise and academic mentorship to aspiring chefs.

A graduate of B.Sc. in Hotel Management from IHM Shimla, Chef Akshika built her culinary foundation through training and hands-on experience in luxury hospitality environments. She began her professional journey with leading hospitality brands including Roseate House and Le Méridien Gurgaon, where she developed strong technical skills and gained exposure to high-end culinary operations.

Over the years, she has progressed through key culinary roles including DCDP, Sous Chef, and Head Chef, contributing to menu development, kitchen management, and operational excellence. As Head Chef at Hey Koffee, Gurgaon, she led menu planning, implemented kitchen SOPs, and trained staff while ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost control.

Chef Akshika has also served as Senior Faculty at Indian Hotel Academy, where she mentored aspiring hospitality professionals and helped shape the next generation of culinarybakery &patisseries   talent through practical training and industry-focused education.

Her expertise includes:

• Artisanal bakery and patisserie production

• Culinary innovation and menu development
• Kitchen workflow optimization
• Food safety and quality standards
• Cost control and purchasing management
• Staff training and team development

Chef Akshika believes that great cooking is a blend of creativity, discipline, and respect for ingredients. Her teaching philosophy focuses on combining professional kitchen techniques with innovation to prepare students for real-world hospitality careers.

At the institute, she is committed to inspiring students to develop strong culinary, bakery and patisserie productionfundamentals, creativity, and the confidence required to succeed in the global hospitality industry.