CHEF VOICE
The Leader and the
Team Player
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I would define myself as a very down to earth person with a rural background. I always strive towards achieving something new and innovative and always believe in team efforts. I believe in encouraging the team by extending a helping hand whenever needed.
What is the meaning of life for you? To me life is a beautiful gift of God and we must enjoy every moment of it, no matter whatever the circumstances.
What would you like to say about your work? I feel very fortunate to be working as a Sous Chef. I am passionate about my food and strive to ensure that my guests always love and appreciate my food.
What would you have been if not a Chef? If I were not a Chef then I would have been a Tour Manager as I love travelling and exploring new places.
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How do you define yourself?
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I recently met Chef Durgesh Tyagi, the Sous Chef at the Shiro restaurant. Shiro is located in Hotel Samrat, in New Delhi. Tyagi happens to be an alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Bhopal. He began his career almost six years back with Fortune Select Global, Gurgaon, and has worked with renowned hospitality groups like Old World Hospitality group. In 2011, Tyagi joined Shiro as the Sous Chef. The restaurant has won critical acclaim in the national capital and is ranked amongst the best dining options in New Delhi. At Shiro, Tyagi is responsible for staff management, handling shift operations, placing food orders, taking food inventories and training new employees. Tyagi is a keen follower of international cuisines, and loves listening to music, dancing and playing football. The excerpts of the interview follow:
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By Sharmila Chand
Who is your source of inspiration? He is my father.
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What is your recipe for success? One’s will must be strong enough. Will is more important than skills. Also one should take failures coming one’s way as opportunities to learn.
You are passionate about? I am very passionate about the food which I cook and about riding sports bike.
You believe in? I believe in self-motivation and my stamina which together helps me to achieve my goals.
What are your strengths? My profession and the people around me, who trust me and build mutual relationships of confidence, are my strengths. My cooking skills are my greatest asset.
And what is your weakness? It is the habit of trusting everyone.
Kindly throw some light on your greatest desire My greatest desire is to travel around the world to know the culinary culture
Oct-Nov ’12