What is ARZO

The way forward.

A collaborative of experts in the field, it is with a deep desire that ARZO set forth on a journey, with a determination to succeed... setting sights high and vowing to take you along on a ride to the future of hospitality.

Navigating through challenging times to shores of regeneration, building bridges and closing the gaps. Bringing knowledge, expertise, refinement and ‘awe’ in all that we do.

Sumeet Jhingan

Having spent almost 25 years in hospitality across Australia, Asia, Middle East, N. Africa and the United States, Sumeet Jhingan has developed and operated Michelin star restaurants, brand defining high street concepts and hotel-based outlets. Ranging from deconstructed bars, franchise development to numerous collaborations with the “World's 50 Best” chefs/restaurants and bars.

While consulting for $1.3 billion project, Aman New York, Sumeet helped finalize and launch 5 F&B venues and The Aman Club, including SOP’s, recruitment and training. As the Founder and Principal of ARZO Hospitality, having an unconventional creative approach, Sumeet is working with the best of the best to bring innovation to food service style, connecting cultures and implementing sustainability aspects to operations of all sizes both locally and internationally.

Our Team of Experts

  • Mads Refslund

    Chef Consultant, Experience Cultivar & Expert USA and Europe

    Co-Founder of Noma (Denmark)

  • Jaime Pesaque

    Chef Extraordinaire, Concept Creator & Expert South America

    Creator of Mayta

    World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2023

  • Chele Gonzales

    Concept Creator, Explorer, Discoverer & Expert Southeast Asia and Spain

    Driving force behind Gallery by Chele, Deli by Chele and Adviche

    50 Best Restaurants in Asia

  • Naureen Lyon

    Wine Consultant - International Sommelier Guild

    Expert on classic wines imported and represented by Champagne Louis Roederer

  • Mark Pollard

    Global Chef & Gastronomic Storyteller

    International Hospitality Consultant

    Retail Food Product R&D

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