An alumnus of OCLD (Oberoi School of Hotel Management), Maneesh Baheti built a distinguished career in hospitality, holding leadership roles including G.M at The Oberoi Group and Director of Marketing at Hyatt International. In 2009, driven by the entrepreneurship desire, he founded HAUTE Services, a boutique consultancy offering solutions in Marketing and Operations for the Hospitality industry, along with Art Advisory and Lifestyle Events services. In 2019, his role in representing Indian hospitality at Spotlight Singapore, an initiative by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, further solidified his influence in the industry. The same year, he served as the Jury Chairman for the Hotelier Awards, instituted by Spiritz Magazine.
Turning Vision into Reality: HAUTE Services
HAUTE Services was born out of Maneesh’s observation of the unavailability of expertise in the non-chain hotel brands within the hospitality sector, and the nascent art market in India. His vision was to create a consultancy that addressed these gaps with personalized solutions, while focusing on commitment, flexibility, and reliability. Over the years, HAUTE Services has expanded its reach, offering services in branding, PR, communications, interior design, and the development of operational manuals and SOPs.
HAUTE Services established the Seasons Hospitality Brand for Seasons Catering by providing turn key consultancy for their first hotel, The Seasons Hotel at Tarudhan Valley. Haute Services has held several art shows of contemporary art and launched AIRA, the Waterside Bar at ITC Maurya Hotel with their art show in 2014. Under Maneesh’s leadership, HSPL has recently exclusively developed the “Customer Excellence Project” for luxury retail brand Shantanu & Nikhil which involved creating Brand Standards and training the entire sales force across 17 locations.
S.A.A.G. and the FOOD FOR THOUGHT FEST
In 2014, Maneesh’s entrepreneurial spirit took another step forward with the creation of the South Asian Association for Gastronomy (S.A.A.G.), a think tank dedicated to promoting culinary innovation in South Asia. In 2015, he launched FOOD FOR THOUGHT FEST, India’s first international gastronomy platform that gained global media attention, including coverage from the Chicago based Associated Press. At the Food For Thought Fest 2022, Maneesh’s efforts were lauded by Mr. Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, for his outstanding contribution to the world of gastronomy. In 2024, S.A.A.G produced the largest international vegetarian gastronomy event in South Asia, held in Ahmedabad which was endorsed by none other than Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi.
Through his leadership, Maneesh Baheti has not only redefined the concept of be spoke consultancy but continues to set new standards in luxury consulting. His work ensures that HAUTE Services will remain at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions that integrate art, lifestyle, and culinary excellence.
