About Dr. (Hon.) Chef Sushanta Barui 

Executive Chef | Culinary Consultant | Author | Mentor 

Dr. (Hon.) Chef Sushanta Barui is an accomplished Executive Chef, Culinary Consultant, Author and Mentor with extensive experience in professional kitchen operations, menu development, food-cost management, culinary training and hospitality leadership.

Throughout his career, he has combined authentic culinary traditions with modern restaurant practices to develop profitable menus, efficient kitchen systems and memorable dining experiences. His work focuses on operational discipline, recipe standardisation, team development, food safety and sustainable business performance.

As Founder & Director of the Bengal Culinary Association, he is committed to advancing culinary education, professional networking and the preservation of Bengal’s culinary heritage. He also mentors young chefs and hospitality professionals, helping them build technical competence, leadership confidence and long-term career success.

Professional Journey 

Professional Experience 

November 2023 – Present

Executive Chef — Clink | Getaway Kitchen & Bar
Leading kitchen operations, menu development, recipe standardisation, SOP implementation, food cost control, food safety, team training and culinary quality management.

April 2024 – Present

Founder & Director — Bengal Culinary Association
Leading initiatives in culinary education, chef development, professional networking, industry collaboration and preservation of Bengal’s culinary heritage.

Culinary Consultant and Industry Mentor 

Providing consultancy in restaurant and commercial kitchen setup, menu engineering, operational systems, SOP development, profitability improvement and culinary team training.

Author — Secrets of a Professional Chef

Author of a professional culinary reference covering kitchen operations, nutrition, food safety, production planning, cost control, menu development and hospitality leadership.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Hotel Management

• Honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts

• FoSTaC-Certified Food Safety Supervisor — Basic Catering 

• Advanced culinary and hospitality training

Awards & Publications

• Best Executive Chef — AAHAR WAYS 2023 & 2024

• Best Culinary Artist 2023

• Author of Secrets of a Professional Chef

• Author of Culinary Leadership — Upcoming Publication 

Let’s Connect 

Available for culinary consultancy, menu development, commercial kitchen setup, SOP development, food cost control, team training, mentoring and professional collaborations.