Manjit Manohar

Executive Chef, ambassador grill

A native of Bokaro, India, Manjit Manohar studied at the Institute of Hotel Management in Pink City, Jaipur. He was hired by the Taj hotel group upon graduation and worked across India and the Maldives before transferring to The Pierre New York City, where he perfected his craft for more than a decade.

Manohar joined Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza in September 2021. As executive chef, he is committed to reflecting the hotel’s cosmopolitanism in his cuisine and honoring the legacy of Ambassador Grill, once known for its flamboyant dining room and over-the-top brunches. “Offering a menu that’s approachable, seasonal, flavor balanced, and memorable,” he says, “that’s how we’ll keep Ambassador Grill on the map.”