With an illustrious career spanning over 15 years across India, Singapore, and Dubai, Sunny Rajput has emerged as one of Hyderabad’s most visionary and influential food and beverage consultants. The Times of India recognized Sunny as the Emerging Consultant of the Year 2025 because of his outstanding achievements in hospitality.
Sunny started his career when he was 18 years old by joining the beverage and bar operations industry during 2009. The work experience at Chili’s and Public Connection in Delhi and Singapore taught him about global hospitality standards and how to manage food and beverage operations across different cultures. His exceptional grasp of operations, guest engagement, and brand development soon made him a sought-after professional in the field.
Sunny brought his skills to Dubai in 2013 when he became responsible for beverage operations at top luxury hotels including Radisson Blu, Dukes Dubai, 5 Palm Jumeirah, and JW Marriott. The period he spent there resulted in the creation of new beverage plans, staff development systems, and operational structures which enhanced customer satisfaction while boosting financial results.
And then it’s all the rising graph—in 2017, Sunny relocated to Hyderabad, a city undergoing a culinary transformation. He launched Elevate Hospitality as a consultancy to help restaurant owners, hoteliers, and entrepreneurs through data-driven, design-led operational solutions. Under his leadership, Elevate Hospitality has become synonymous with comprehensive F&B consulting—from brand conceptualization, restaurant turnaround, and menu development to bar operations, marketing, and cost optimization.
Sunny leads operational activities; moreover, he dedicates his time to creating long-lasting food and beverage systems, which can adapt to changing market conditions.
His ability to blend creativity with strategy, along with his deep understanding of consumer behavior and hospitality trends, has helped numerous brands carve out unique identities in a competitive market.
Hyderabad’s top food and beverage businesses have achieved their success because of Sunny’s strategic vision and innovative leadership.
The new generation of restaurateurs and hospitality professionals continues to draw inspiration from his work because he functions as both a restaurant consultant and mentor who understands the essentials of restaurant success.
Sunny Rajput leads the transformation of Indian hospitality through his work in creating immersive dining experiences, efficient bar programs, and team development for operational success.
Top English dailies recently honored Sunny Rajput with a prestigious award, establishing him as a leading consultant who directs Hyderabad’s food and beverage industry transformation through his individual project achievements.
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