SHI Hospitality Group appoints World Class champion Kumar Chaulagai as Group Bar Manager

SHI Hospitality Group has appointed Kumar Chaulagai as Group Bar Manager, bringing an award winning mixologist on board to lead the group’s beverage programmes.

Joining the team led by Geoffrey Lachize, Group Operations Director, Kumar will play a key role in shaping cocktail experiences, bar operations and beverage strategy across the portfolio. Founded by Diana Rysbaeva, SHI Hospitality Group is behind SHI on Bluewaters Island, MOLI by SHI at Dubai Hills Business Park and MEI at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, and the appointment forms part of its wider expansion plans.

What guests can expect

Guests can look forward to new flavours, innovative cocktail techniques, collaborations with leading beverage brands and potential local and international bar takeovers across the group’s venues.

Kumar brings more than a decade of international experience in luxury hospitality, combining creative mixology with operational leadership. In 2023 he was crowned World Class UAE and Oman Champion and named Mixologist of the Year at The Nightlife Awards.

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