Daniel C. Gomes | Master Chef & Culinary Authority
Daniel Chandan Gomes is a visionary Master Chef and a defining icon for the new generation of culinary professionals in Bangladesh. With a career built on global exploration and technical mastery, Chef Daniel serves as a premier mentor for aspiring chefs nationwide. He currently serves as the Corporate Executive Chef at the International Culinary Institute (ICI), where he dedicates his expertise to shaping the future of the industry.
Chef Daniel’s culinary philosophy is a tapestry of global flavors, infused with techniques gathered from his travels to the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Bahrain, Nepal, and India. Recognized by the World Gourmet Society (France) and serving as the President of Chefs Territory Bangladesh, he is a respected authority in hospitality management.
A household name, Chef Daniel has been featured extensively across national TV and print media. He is a prominent judge for prestigious competitions including Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef, Diploma Delicious Dessert, and Restorer Ranna Olitalia. His expert consultancy spans international menu engineering for Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Singapore) to strategic culinary advisory for the Bangladesh Army and the IBN Sina Group.
👨🍳 Professional Experience
- Corporate Executive Chef | International Culinary Institute (ICI) January 2015 – Present
- Executive Chef | Best Western Plus Maple Leaf Hotel, Dhaka March 2013 – Present
- Executive Chef | The Peninsula Group of Hotels, Chittagong
- Executive Sous Chef | Sheraton Dhaka, Bangladesh October 2008 – February 2013
- Senior Chef de Partie | Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE October 2007 – September 2008
- Chef de Partie | Gulf Hotel, Bahrain 2004 – September 2007
- Demi Chef de Partie | Oberoi Grand Hotel, Calcutta, India
- Commis 1 | Sofitel City Center Hotel & Residence, Dubai, UAE
- Culinary Specialist | Pan Pacific Group, Japan
🎓 Academic Background & Training
Class XII & Class X | 1992 & 1989 Don Bosco, Calcutta, India
Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts) | 1996 A.M.S Calcutta, India (4-Year Graduation)
Food & Beverage and Food Safety Training NHTTI (Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation)
