Hari Prasad Pokhrel is the new addition to the Downtown Rotana team, taking on the role of specialty outlet manager for the hotel’s award-winning restaurant ‘Teatro Downtown’ which recently launched in Bahrain.

‘Teatro Downtown’ is the third ‘Teatro’ in the region to be opened by the Rotana Group following the chain’s tremendous success and bagging of multiple awards in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the most recent being ‘Best International Restaurant 2015’ at the TimeOut Awards. ‘Teatro’ is Downtown Rotana’s premiere restaurant venue featuring an East-meets-West cuisine within a cozy ambience designed with contemporary flair.

Originating from Nepal and with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Pokhrel has a career that spans multiple international hotel chains, including working with Michelin star Chefs such as Gordon Ramsay in restaurants across the Gulf. Hari joined the Rotana Group over four years ago, and spent three years working at Teatro Abu Dhabi, located at the Park Rotana & Park Arjaan, before taking on his new challenge at Downtown Rotana. In his current role, and with a wealth of experience under his belt, Pokhrel is responsible for overseeing the entire operation of Teatro and along with his dynamic team, they are focused on delivering the highest quality of service and customer excellence that exceed guest expectations at all times.

“We are happy to welcome Hari to the Downtown Rotana family; we are confident that with his experience, creativity and positive character, he will effectively contribute to the success of Teatro Downtown and maintain the chain’s reputation for superior food and service quality”, said Lilian Roger, general manager of Downtown Rotana.

Pokhrel has been recognised numerous times for his hard work and dedication, and has received appreciation letters from high profile personalities as well as royalty for his outstanding achievements. He has also attended various workshops in leadership training, safety and security, and food and beverage, to get a holistic understanding of the industry he so passionately serves.

“It is a great feeling to be in Bahrain and I look forward to bring to the table some of my previous experience working at Teatro Abu Dhabi. The Teatro brand has an established reputation in the region and its Bahrain-based counterpart is fast-growing in popularity among locals and neighbouring guests; it has an amazing vibe and I will certainly do my best to push its success”, explained Pokhrel. - TradeArabia News Service