Nikhil K. Rochlani, Managing Partner, Shiv Sagar Group

Nikhil K. Rochlani is a seasoned restaurateur, hospitality visionary, and Group Managing Partner at Shiv Sagar Foods & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., with over 22 years of hands-on experience in building, scaling, and consulting hospitality brands across India.

He began his journey in the industry at a young age and was already running his own ventures — Cervez and Level One by the age of 22. His early success paved the way for a dynamic career that has spanned operational leadership, concept development, brand building, and multi-city expansions.

Nikhil held leadership positions at Balu Hospitality, where as Director of Operations, he played a key role in scaling popular brands like Loco Chino, Asado, and Zouk. He later served as Managing Partner at a One hospitality consultancy, managing acclaimed brands such as Burn – Kitchen & Malt Room.

Today, as Group Managing Partner at Shiv Sagar Foods & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Nikhil oversees the strategic direction and operations of several iconic restaurant brands, including Butterfly High, Kyma, The Bigg Small Café + Bar, Shiv Sagar, and Mahesh Lunch Home, while continuing to lead large-scale consultancy efforts for upcoming projects nationwide.

Recognised for his consumer-centric approach, innovative event-led formats, and ability to fuse global and Indian culinary influences, Nikhil’s work reflects a unique mix of creativity, operational excellence, and cultural relevance. He has successfully brought distinctive dining experiences to cities such as Mumbai, Pune, and Mangalore — with a growing footprint across India.

Beyond operations, Nikhil is a trusted mentor to young hospitality entrepreneurs, helping them shape concepts, refine operations, and navigate India’s dynamic F&B landscape. With a reputation for building scalable, experience-led hospitality formats that resonate deeply with urban diners, he continues to be a respected voice shaping the future of Indian dining across multiple cities including Mangalore and Hyderabad.

About Shiv Sagar Foods & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.

Shiv Sagar Foods & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s most respected and diversified hospitality conglomerates, with over 30 years of culinary excellence and innovation. Headquartered in Mumbai, the group has grown from its iconic flagship brand Shiv Sagar into a formidable portfolio of experiential dining destinations, including Butterfly High, Kyma, Mahesh Lunch Home, and The Bigg Small Café + Bar.

With a strong presence across key Indian cities including Mumbai, Pune, Mangalore, and Hyderabad, Shiv Sagar continues to shape the country’s F&B landscape through its unique ability to blend timeless flavors with contemporary formats. The group’s success is driven by its commitment to quality, innovation, and a customer-first philosophy that reflects in every experience it curates.

Whether it’s pioneering new-age dining concepts or preserving culinary legacies, Shiv Sagar Foods & Resorts stands as a symbol of consistency, creativity, and hospitality leadership — serving millions of loyal patrons and setting benchmarks in India’s ever-evolving food service industry.