The CCS Journey
From One Vision to a Growing Legacy
Every organisation has a beginning.
For CCS, that beginning was not simply about starting a catering business. It was about understanding that food, people, discipline and service could come together to create something much bigger—a trusted partner for organisations and their people.
What began with experience and a vision gradually evolved into a journey across cities, industries and countries.
1992 - The Beginning
Where the Vision Took Shape
Mr. Ismail began his journey in institutional catering while working with the Thapar Group HRD Centre (Crompton Group).
This experience became more than just a professional chapter. It provided a close understanding of what large institutions truly expect — consistency, discipline, systems, quality and, above all, trust.
It was here that the foundation of a bigger vision began to take shape: to build a catering enterprise that organisations could depend on every single day.
The journey had begun.
1999 - Major Expansion in Pune
From Experience to Enterprise
The year 1999 marked an important turning point.
📍 Imposes, Hadapsar
🏭 First Central Kitchen – Mundhwa
Operations commenced with RSI, creating an opportunity to develop stronger systems and serve larger institutional requirements.
The establishment of the first central kitchen was particularly significant. It represented a shift from simply managing food operations to building structured production, quality control and operational capabilities.
CCS was beginning to think beyond individual kitchens.
2001 - A New Chapter of Growth
Building the Business
In 2001, Sahara Enterprises was established in Pune.
This phase strengthened the organisation's presence in institutional catering and opened new avenues for growth.
Every new operation brought new lessons—about people, procurement, production, client expectations, cost management and service delivery.
The business was not merely expanding in size.
It was becoming stronger in capability.
2003 - Serving Excellence Beyond Boundaries
Discipline Meets Hospitality
🍽️ Army Sports Academy, Pune
Operations commenced at the Army Sports Academy, Pune.
This was a milestone that reflected the importance of discipline, precision and reliability.
Serving an institution where standards and discipline are integral to everyday life reinforced an important belief:
Good food is important. But dependable service is what builds trust.
Every operation became an opportunity to strengthen that belief.
2005 - Taking the Journey International
Mexican Grill Restaurant - USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
In 2005, the journey crossed international borders with the establishment of a Mexican Grill Restaurant in the Rittiman area of San Antonio, Texas.
Moving from India to the United States brought an entirely different operating environment, culture and customer expectation.
It was a bold chapter—and an important learning experience.
The journey demonstrated that hospitality has no boundaries.
Different markets may speak different languages, but quality, service and the love for good food remain universal.
2007 - Expanding Across Borders
A New Chapter in Dubai
🌍 Dubai
In 2007, the organisation expanded into Dubai.
This marked another significant step in the journey toward building an international presence.
Dubai brought exposure to a dynamic, multicultural hospitality environment where expectations were high and competition was intense.
The experience strengthened the organisation's ability to adapt, innovate and operate across different markets.
The horizon was getting wider.
2008 - Bringing Italian Flavours to Dubai
Ciao Ciao Italian Restaurant
🍝 Dubai
In 2008, Ciao Ciao Italian Restaurant was launched in Dubai.
The organisation's journey was now extending beyond institutional catering into restaurant hospitality and culinary experiences.
This chapter expanded the understanding of food beyond volume and operations—to include concept, presentation, guest experience and culinary identity.
Every new venture added another layer to the organisation's experience.
2009 - Returning to Roots, Creating New Experiences
Chefs Corner Restaurant – Pune
🍽️ Pune
In 2009, Chefs Corner Restaurant was established in Pune.
Returning to Pune brought the journey back to familiar ground—but with a much broader perspective gained through years of institutional and international experience.
The organisation was now able to bring together learnings from corporate catering, institutional operations, international hospitality and restaurant experiences.
The journey was becoming more diverse.
And diversity was becoming strength.
2015 - Expanding into Gujarat
Taking Corporate Catering to New Markets
📍 Gujarat
Operations commenced with GroupO, Faurecia and Kirloskar.
This marked an important phase in the organisation's expansion into industrial and corporate catering.
The focus increasingly moved toward creating dependable food solutions for workplaces—where thousands of employees depend on the service every day.
The responsibility was no longer simply to serve meals.
It was to create consistency across every meal, every shift and every working day.
2017 - Expanding Southward to Chennai
A Growing National Footprint
📍 Chennai
Operations commenced with DMI and YSGI.
The expansion into Chennai strengthened the organisation's growing presence across India.
With every new city came a new workforce, new client expectations and new operational challenges.
But one principle remained constant:
Wherever we operate, our commitment to quality remains the same.
2018 - Strengthening Our Presence in Bengaluru
Building Stronger Corporate Partnerships
📍 Bengaluru
Operations commenced with Wistron, Adient and Coca-Cola.
Bengaluru represented another important step in the evolution of the organisation's corporate and industrial catering capabilities.
Operating in one of India's most dynamic business environments demanded stronger systems, professional teams and consistent execution.
The organisation continued to grow—not just geographically, but operationally.
2025 - Expanding into Kerala
Another State. Another Opportunity to Serve.
📍 Kerala
🍽️ MRF
In 2025, the journey reached Kerala with the commencement of operations with MRF.
This expansion further strengthened the organisation's growing presence across India.
From the early days in Pune to operations across multiple states, every expansion represented something more than a new location.
It represented another client placing its trust in us.
And that trust remains the most valuable milestone of all.
Meet Our Visionary Leader
Leading With Vision. Delivering Excellence.
A team of experienced leaders guiding CCS with innovation, integrity and a commitment to excellence.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Ismail Soofi
With over four decades of profound expertise in the hospitality and catering landscape, Mr. Ismail Soofi is the visionary driving force behind CCS.
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Highly respected and recognized by India's leading MNCs and public sectors, he is a pioneering entrepreneur who broke family tradition to build a premier 100 Crore+ catering enterprise entirely from the ground up. A testament to his extraordinary business acumen, grit, and forward-thinking leadership.
Mr. Soofi’s journey is defined by an uncompromising commitment to culinary excellence and operational perfection. His mastery spans large-scale logistics, strategic menu innovation, and cultivating enduring corporate relationships. It is this unwavering dedication that has made CCS the trusted partner of choice for some of the most prestigious organizations in the country.
Formally trained in hospitality management, Mr. Soofi combines foundational industry principles with decades of real-world mastery. Beyond his executive achievements, he is a revered leader and mentor, serving as the daily inspiration for a dedicated workforce of over 1,000 professionals. Under his strategic guidance, CCS continues to set benchmarks for corporate catering, blending scale with flawless execution.
Ms. Puthu Soofi
With over 25 years of experience, Puthu Soofi is a key pillar of CCS’s workforce strategy, people management, and operational excellence.
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A seasoned workforce and people-management professional, she brings deep expertise in manpower planning, workforce deployment, employee administration, payroll systems, team coordination, and client support. At the leadership level, she provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure effective workforce planning, operational readiness, and seamless alignment between people, business requirements, and client expectations.
Known for her approachable leadership, solution-oriented approach, and strong understanding of people, she plays an important role in building trust across employees, operations, clients, and management. Her experience enables CCS to develop responsive workforce solutions while maintaining accountability, efficiency, and service standards.
Mr. Rohit Jana
As a member of the Board of Directors, Rohit Jana brings a strong foundation in business leadership, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship to CCS.
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Coming from a well-established business family in Pune, he has grown up with a deep understanding of business, markets, relationships, and long-term value creation. Choosing to build his own professional journey, Rohit brings an independent entrepreneurial mindset and a fresh perspective to CCS.
His strength lies in business strategy, growth opportunities, market expansion, and strategic decision-making, helping CCS identify new possibilities and build a stronger, more competitive future.
Bringing business legacy, entrepreneurial thinking, and strategic vision to CCS.
TOP MANAGEMENT
Mr. Rizwan Yargatti, PhD
Rizwan Yargatti, PhD, is a dynamic and accomplished hospitality leader, business strategist, academician, and transformation professional with extensive experience across business strategy, operations, culinary excellence, people development, customer experience, and organizational growth.
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As Chief Executive Officer of Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. (CCS), Rizwan brings a 360-degree leadership approach, combining strategic vision with strong operational understanding and hands-on execution. His strength lies in connecting people, processes, business performance, and customer expectations to create sustainable growth.
With a Ph.D. in Food & Nutrition and an MBA in International Hospitality & Business Culture from IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland, he brings a unique blend of academic depth, industry expertise, and business thinking.
His career spans leading global hospitality organizations including Hilton Worldwide, ITC Hotels, Accor, Best Western, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and Premier Inn, along with his leadership as Head – Culinary Arts at Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Rizwan is known for being a strong all-round leader - equally comfortable shaping strategy, strengthening operations, developing people, building client relationships, driving innovation, and leading organizational transformation.
At CCS, his leadership is focused on business growth, operational excellence, strong systems, high-performing teams, innovation, and long-term value creation.
A strategist by vision. An operator by mindset. A leader by action.
Mr. Sachin Kshirsagar
Sachin Kshirsagar is a seasoned hospitality and business development professional with extensive experience in corporate hospitality, MICE, strategic account management and revenue growth.
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His career spans leading organisations including The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, Hilton and Accor, giving him a strong understanding of corporate business, client relationships and commercial strategy.
As General Manager – Business Development at Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. (CCS), Sachin is focused on accelerating the company’s growth by expanding its business footprint across India, acquiring new enterprise and institutional clients, developing strategic partnerships and strengthening key accounts.
His mandate is to identify new markets and opportunities, build a robust business development pipeline and create long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth.
With a customer-centric approach and strong commercial acumen, Sachin is helping CCS build a more structured, scalable and future-ready growth platform. His vision is to strengthen CCS’s position as a trusted, integrated food service partner for organisations across India.
Chef Anil Singh Rautela
With 27 years of culinary experience, Chef Anil brings deep expertise in Indian cuisine, bulk cooking, and large-scale kitchen operations to the CCS leadership team.
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Having grown within CCS from hands-on kitchen operations to Corporate Executive Chef, he brings strong operational insight, culinary discipline, cost awareness, and an in-depth understanding of food quality and execution.
His experience adds a practical, kitchen-led perspective to CCS’s top management, helping drive culinary excellence, consistency, efficiency, and operational standards across the organization.
Mr. Ismail Soofi,
Founder & Director
With over four decades of profound expertise in the hospitality and catering landscape, Mr. Ismail Soofi is the visionary driving force behind CCS. Highly respected and recognized by India’s leading MNCs and public sectors, he is a pioneering entrepreneur who broke family tradition to build a premier 100 Crore+ catering enterprise entirely from the ground up. A testament to his extraordinary business acumen, grit, and forward-thinking leadership.
Mr. Soofi’s journey is defined by an uncompromising commitment to culinary excellence and operational perfection. His mastery spans large-scale logistics, strategic menu innovation, and cultivating enduring corporate relationships. It is this unwavering dedication that has made CCS the trusted partner of choice for some of the most prestigious organizations in the country.
Formally trained in hospitality management, Mr. Soofi combines foundational industry principles with decades of real-world mastery. Beyond his executive achievements, he is a revered leader and mentor, serving as the daily inspiration for a dedicated workforce of over 1,000 professionals. Under his strategic guidance, CCS continues to set benchmarks for corporate catering, blending scale with flawless execution.
Ms. Puthu Soofi,
Director
A true all-rounder, she brings exceptional expertise across every aspect of the business—from operations management, production planning, and workforce administration to payroll, client relationship management, public relations, and strategic decision-making. Whether it’s managing frontline teams or engaging with senior leadership, she leads with confidence, clarity, and commitment.
Known for her hands-on approach, prompt decision-making, and unwavering dedication, Puthu believes that no task is too small and no challenge is too great. Her ability to seamlessly manage both operational details and organizational strategy has earned her the respect of employees, clients, and business partners alike.
Despite her extensive experience and leadership role, she remains remarkably humble, approachable, and grounded. She leads by example, inspires teamwork, and fosters a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Under her leadership, Chefs Corporate Services continues to deliver quality, reliability, and innovation, building lasting relationships with clients while setting new standards in corporate catering and food service management.
Leadership is not about a title—it’s about service, commitment, and empowering people to achieve excellence.
Mr. Rohit Jana
Rohit’s forward-thinking vision remains central to our commitment to institutional growth, culinary innovation, and market excellence.
Mr. Rizwan Yargatti, PhD,
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. (CCS), Rizwan brings a strategic and people-centric approach to leadership, with a strong focus on business growth, operational excellence, organizational capability, customer experience, and sustainable performance.
He holds a Ph.D. in Food & Nutrition and an MBA in International Hospitality & Business Culture from IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland. His professional expertise spans organizational design, operational leadership, culinary management, people development, strategic planning, and transformation.
Before joining CCS, Rizwan served as Head – Culinary Arts at Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), where he contributed to academic excellence, curriculum innovation, industry partnerships, international collaborations, and faculty development.
His extensive industry career includes leadership experience with Hilton Worldwide, ITC Hotels Limited, Accor, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Premier Inn, along with entrepreneurial ventures that strengthened his expertise in building scalable and people-focused organizations.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and execution-focused approach, Rizwan is committed to building strong teams, effective systems, accountable cultures, and a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
At CCS, he leads the organization with a clear focus on growth, innovation, operational discipline, service excellence, and people development, supporting the company’s vision of becoming a future-ready and high-performing integrated food service organization.
Mr. Sachin Kshirsagar, General Manager – Business Development
As General Manager – Business Development at Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. (CCS), Sachin is responsible for driving strategic business development, strengthening key client relationships, identifying new growth opportunities, and expanding CCS’s presence across India’s corporate and institutional food service landscape.
With extensive experience across leading hospitality organizations including The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, Hilton, Accor, and WE Hotels, Sachin brings a strong understanding of corporate sales, business development, MICE, strategic accounts, and market expansion.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to building corporate networks, developing strategic partnerships, expanding business portfolios, and delivering sustainable revenue growth in competitive hospitality markets.
At CCS, Sachin plays an important role in strengthening the company’s business development strategy and enterprise growth, with a focus on creating long-term partnerships and delivering value-driven solutions to corporate, industrial, institutional, and other large-scale clients.
His customer-centric approach, commercial acumen, and strong industry relationships complement CCS’s vision of becoming a trusted and future-ready integrated food service and hospitality partner across India.
Chef Anil Singh Rautela,
Corporate Executive Chef
Having grown within CCS from hands-on kitchen operations to Corporate Executive Chef, he brings strong operational insight, culinary discipline, cost awareness, and an in-depth understanding of food quality and execution.
His experience adds a practical, kitchen-led perspective to CCS’s top management, helping drive culinary excellence, consistency, efficiency, and operational standards across the organization.
OUR GROUP ECOSYSTEM
Integrated Service Through Our Group Companies
We are a group of companies under one vision — delivering excellence in corporate catering, hospitality, facility management, and food production services across India.
Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
Specializes in corporate and industrial catering through central kitchen and in-house kitchen models across India.
Corporate Catering
Chefs
Corner
Offers complete catering solutions including cafeteria operations, event catering, and on-site kitchen management.
Event Catering
Sahara
Enterprises
Provides centralized and industrial food services, managing bulk production and institutional catering.
Industrial Food Services
Sahara Hospitality Services
Focused on housekeeping and facility management services and operates our bakery manufacturing unit.
Facility Management
One Vision • One Standard • Multiple Specialized Services
OUR FOUNDATION
The Vision & Mission That Drive Every Meal We Serve
OUR VISION
“FROM CHEFS CORPORATE TO EVERY CORPORATE : QUALITY ASSURED.”
“शेफ्स कॉर्पोरेट से हर कॉर्पोरेट तक: गुणवत्ता सुनिश्चित.”
“शेफ्स कॉर्पोरेट ते प्रत्येक कॉर्पोरेट: गुणवत्तेची खात्री.”
OUR MISSION
CONSISTENT FOOD. TRAINED PEOPLE. SYSTEMS THAT SCALE.”
“निरंतर भोजन. प्रशिक्षित लोग. स्केल करने योग्य सिस्टम.”
“सातत्यपूर्ण जेवण. प्रशिक्षित माणसं. विस्तारणारी यंत्रण.”
WHAT WE DO BEST
Our Core Competencies
Excellence is not a single achievement—it’s the result of strong systems, skilled people, and continuous innovation. Our core competencies represent the foundation of CCS, enabling us to serve leading corporates, institutions, and organizations with reliability, quality, and care.
Culinary
Expertise
Master menu planning, food innovation, and quality control
Operational
Excellence
Efficient, high-speed kitchen operations at every scale
Client Relationship Management
Long-term partnerships built on consistency and care
Team
Leadership
Training and inspiring 1,000+ culinary and service professionals
Sustainability
Practices
Eco-friendly sourcing, waste reduction, and green kitchens
Quality
Assurance
HACCP, FSSAI, and ISO-compliant food safety at every step
Innovation & Technology
Hi-tech equipment, modern systems, forward-thinking menus
Event & Large-Scale Catering
Seamless execution for corporate events & large gatherings
QUALITY POLICY
Our Commitment
to Quality
At CCS, quality is not just a policy – it’s our culture.
- FSSAI-approved sourcing from certified suppliers only
- Rigorous daily hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Internal monthly audits + biannual ISO/HACCP mystery audits
- Client-initiated unscheduled audits — always welcome
- Food lab testing and regular staff medical checks
- Strict personal hygiene, uniform, and handwashing standards
ISO CERTIFIED
Food Safety Management
System
Quality Management
System
