Guests at Seven Kitchens, The St. Regis Mumbai's high-energy dining venue, are greeted every day by an array of eye-catching desserts and cakes surrounded by beautiful chocolate sculptures, crafted by Kashif Khan. Chef Kashif's artistry is admired and appreciated by all who taste his handcrafted chocolates.

Since 2017, Chef Kashif has pursued his passion for pastry at The St. Regis Mumbai. He customizes welcome amenities for long-term guests and creates unique desserts to accommodate various tastes and preferences, ensuring every guest can enjoy his sensational sweet treats. His thoughtfulness was evident when he delivered a spectacular personalized cake for guests celebrating their 50^th wedding anniversary. This gesture profoundly moved the guests, especially since Kashif considered the wife’s dietary restrictions, and they wrote a heartfelt thank you note and demonstrated their loyalty to the hotel.

Chef Kashif embodies the hotel's values of welcoming all, creativity, and exceptional service. He is deaf, communicating through sign language,  gestures, and written notes, as he runs kitchen meetings and daily planning sessions. His team has eagerly learned basic sign language to connect and elevate their work. His empathy was displayed when he mentored a new junior chef through visual demonstrations, significantly improving the chef’s skills.

Hailing from Mumbai, Kashif discovered his fondness for chocolate and enrolled at Deeds University, which specializes in training persons with disabilities. He joined Marriott International, working at hotels including the JW Marriott Juhu and The St. Regis Mumbai for seven years. Kashif has developed into one of the most talented confectionery and patisserie chefs, supported by the skilled chefs and culinary team at The St. Regis Mumbai. In fact, an entire section at Seven Kitchens is dedicated to his creations.

Chef Kashif represented India at the 10th International Abilympics'23 in France, winning the Silver medal in the Skill Category – Patisserie and Confectionery. He extends his expertise to the community by leading a pastry-making workshop for children with disabilities, demonstrating exceptional sensitivity. He inspired confidence and joy in the children, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. Kashif inspires many members of The St. Regis Mumbai staff, continually demonstrating that for him, there are no limits to what he can accomplish.