Dr. Mala Kharkar is among the most scholarly intellectual personality having a Masters of Business Administration in I.T. Also, she has acquired a Masters and a Doctorate in Statistics. She has a rich industry experience of 10 years in California, USA. Since 18 years, she is associated with the college who looks into all matters operational and administrative and believes in enhancing the quality at Patkar Varde College with her persistence and enthusiasm.

Dr. Chef Amol is a P.Hd holder and hospitality graduate holding an M.Sc in Tourism & Hospitality Management. He has a long and rich experience of training young hoteliers in food production and related trade skills. He has previously worked at Ramada Plaza Palm Grove, part of the Raheja Hospitality empire in Mumbai, had his Chef Training from J.W. Marriott Juhu while getting his Italian Specialization from Pan India Food Solutions. He is an integral part of Partkar Hospitality  intellectual resources since inception.

He has done his MSc tourism and hospitality management and also a graduate in Bsc.hotel management and catering operation. He has also cleared his level 1 exam in wines from WSET London. He holds a good Industrial experience of 4 years in the field of Food and Beverage of having worked with hotels like Four seasons , Sea Princess & The Lalit. He started his teaching career in 2015 as a faculty in Food and Beverage. Has worked for 3 1/2 years in Atharva College of Hotel Management.

An M.Sc. in Tourism Hospitality Management (MKU) and a Diploma in HMCT (MSBTE), Osden has an industrial exposure of 8 years with prestigious hospitality ventures of Raheja’s, Oberoi’s and the CCI. A veteran educator with an experience of 10 years spanning most subjects in the field of Hospitality & Management, Osden brings in intricate knowledge of the industry as well as the workings of the University. He has been an active member for syllabus planning and exam paper corrections which help Chikitsak conduct itself well as the examination center and be abreast of all University affairs.

Mr. Roshan Mohanty is a dedicated professional with a strong academic and industry background in hospitality and travel management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Studies and Catering Services from Anjuman-I-Islam’s Institute of Hospitality Management and has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation and Travel Management. Further enhancing his academic profile, he successfully completed his Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) from the University of Mumbai. He began his professional journey as an Operations Manager at Domino’s, followed by a tenure as a Visa Operations Officer with VFS Global, stationed at the German Mission. Mr. Mohanty later transitioned into academia and joined Patkar-Varde College, where he initially served as a Training and Placement Coordinator and faculty for management subjects in the Department of Hospitality and Catering. Over the past five years, he has been an integral part of the department and is currently working as a Faculty Member in Food & Beverage Services. His commitment to student development, industry integration, and academic excellence continues to make a meaningful impact on the institution’s growth and student success.

With over 13 years of teaching experience Ms Mubeen Shaikh has completed her Bsc in hotel and tourism management from Anjuman i Islam , with due course completed her Msc from Madhurai Kamraj , further has also completed her post graduation Diploma in Human resources management from Welingers Have worked for good brands and colleges in mumbai. Her subject specialization includes Room division Management along with management Subjects . Has also worked as training and placement officer for 6 years and has conducted many personality development and enhancement seminars for students. She has recently written her research paper on humanitarian which shall soon be published.

Chef Curie Fernandes- having more than 13 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and Academia, has obtained her Master's degree in Hotel Management and Catering Science as well as done the Hotel Administration and Food Technology course from Sophia Polytechnic. She has a rich experience in Academics,as she has worked with colleges such as St.Andrew's and Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management. She is known for teaching the students with great devotion, being constantly passionate about educating them and taking great pleasure in inspiring the future stars of the Hospitality Industry.

Mr. Devansh Desai has done his masters in Travel Tourism and is a Mumbai University Graduate specializing in Accommodation Management. Has 10+ years of experience in hospitality industry both in hotel as well as teaching. He is a great counselor and is very friendly and approachable by the students.

Chef Shashank is a hospitality graduate holding an M.T.T.M. He has a long and rich experience of bakery and pastry  He has worked at the Ramada hotel at Mumbai. He started his career in the Hospitality industry in last 6 year and has worked with the Hotels like J.W.Marriott, HOLIDAY INN (Sakinaka international airport) as CDP Also worked in U.S.A.(Carnival curise line) as commie-1 Specialist in chocolate and chocolate work, garnishing, Bakery & Pastry

Chef Asmita Kanade is an exceptionally gifted Baker with over around 10+ years experience in large scale production of bakery goods and in the teaching profession. She has completed her bacherlors degree from Mumbai University and Masters from Patkar-Varde College.

Chef Ashish Rawool is a hospitality professional specializing in culinary arts. He holds a B.Sc. in Hospitality and Catering from Patkar Varde College and has experience as a Culinary Instructor at the same institution. His expertise includes inventory management, food safety, menu planning, and kitchen operations. He has worked in various roles, including Commi at Travel Food Service, Kitchen Team Leader for Army Catering in Jammu and Kashmir, and a trainee at Courtyard by Marriott, Mahabaleshwar.

Suniket More brings over 15 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry and academia. With 13 years of rich and diverse exposure across the food and beverage service sector, he has served in a variety of roles including Hotel Operational Supervisor Trainee, Butler, and Bartender. His industry journey spans prestigious hotels, fine dining restaurants, and international cruise lines, giving him a deep and practical understanding of service excellence and guest satisfaction at a global scale. Transitioning into academia, Suniket has spent the last 2 years as a dedicated hospitality educator, where he leverages his frontline operational expertise to mentor and develop future industry professionals. His teaching philosophy blends real-world insights with academic rigor, fostering both practical skills and conceptual clarity among his students. Professor More continues to bridge the gap between industry expectations and academic preparation, contributing significantly to curriculum development, experiential learning models, and skill-based training in hospitality education.

Chef Mandar has versatile hospitality experience of more than 12 years. He has done Masters in Hotel and Tourism Management. He has worked with various domestic & international brands like ITC Maratha, Sarovar hotels, Carnival Cruises and in a contemporary Indian restaurant in the USA. He has more than 3 years of teaching & mentoring experience. He is passionate about guiding students to achieve culinary expertise.

Ms. Vanshika Agarwal is a dedicated faculty member in the field of Rooms Division Management, bringing with her 1.5 years of academic and industry experience. Passionate about hospitality education, she focuses on delivering practical knowledge and professional insights in areas such as housekeeping operations, front office procedures, and guest relations. Her teaching approach emphasizes skill development, operational excellence, and industry relevance, aiming to prepare students for successful careers in the hotel and tourism sector.

She is a dedicated and passionate culinary professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts. With a strong foundation in kitchen operations and a flair for creative cooking, she began her career as an Assistant Chef at Mumbai Fusion, a fast-paced fast-food restaurant known for its innovative flavors. Building on this experience, Deepika worked for 1.2 years with the Compass Group - Morgan Stanley, where she served both as a Chef in bulk kitchen and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) Trainer — combining culinary expertise with a strong focus on kitchen safety and hygiene standards. In addition to industry roles, she also contributed to education as a backlog subject teacher at Eureka Academics, supporting students in strengthening their academic performance. Now stepping into a new chapter as a Faculty Lecturer at Patkar Varde College, Deepika aims to blend practical experience with academic insight to mentor the next generation of culinary professionals.