Sameer Kapoor

Background

About Sameer Kapoor

I am a seasoned Culinary R&D and Innovation professional with over 12 years of experience across hospitality, FMCG, foodservice equipment, and foodtech. My expertise lies in bridging culinary creativity with operational scalability, enabling organizations to launch, optimize, and sustain high-performing food brands and kitchen models. I have held leadership roles with Zomato, Enoki Hospitality, Welbilt, and Nestlé, where I successfully: Developed and scaled multi-cuisine recipes tailored for diverse operational formats. Optimized base kitchens and cloud kitchens, driving efficiency, cost control, and consistency. Led brand optimization and consolidation across multiple brands. Designed and implemented SOPs, regeneration methods, and training frameworks across 100+ partner kitchens nationwide. Collaborated on product innovation with FMCG and equipment leaders, aligning culinary solutions with market and operational needs. I bring a proven ability to translate food concepts into scalable business models, with a strong focus on culinary R&D, brand development, and cross-functional collaboration. My goal is to continue contributing to organizations that value innovation, operational excellence, and consumer-centric food strategies.