Hrishikesh Cheulkar
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| Born | Hrishikesh Cheulkar |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Hrishikesh J C |
| Education | Post-graduate studies, Lambton College |
| Alma mater | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Occupation | Hospitality professional, hotel concierge |
| Employer | Park Hyatt Toronto The St. Regis Toronto |
| Organization | Les Clefs d'Or Canada |
| Known for | Luxury hospitality, hotel concierge services |
Hrishikesh “Rishi” Cheulkar (also known professionally as Hrishikesh J C) is a Canadian hospitality professional and hotel concierge. He has worked with luxury hotels in Toronto, including Park Hyatt Toronto and The St. Regis Toronto, and is an active member of Les Clefs d’Or Canada, a professional association of concierges. Cheulkar has written about hospitality trends and guest experience for industry publications and hosts a hospitality-focused podcast.
Early life and education
Information from his LinkedIn profile indicates Cheulkar completed post-graduate studies at Lambton College and earned a bachelor’s degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University before relocating to Canada to pursue a career in hospitality.
Career
Cheulkar began his hospitality career in various service roles before focusing on guest services and concierge work. He has worked at several hotels in Canada, including as a concierge at Park Hyatt Toronto and, later, as Chef Concierge at The St. Regis Toronto.
Park Hyatt Toronto
While at Park Hyatt Toronto, Cheulkar served on the concierge team where he assisted guests with local recommendations and personalized hospitality services. The hotel itself is a luxury property in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, noted for attentive service and refined guest experiences.
The St. Regis Toronto
In 2025, Cheulkar took up the role of Chef Concierge at The St. Regis Toronto, a luxury property in downtown Toronto where he leads the concierge team. According to a hospitality career profile, he has also served as Social Media Coordinator for Les Clefs d’Or Canada and held multiple roles in the sector.
Industry involvement
Cheulkar is listed as a member of Les Clefs d’Or Canada, representing The St. Regis Toronto in the organization’s member directory. Les Clefs d’Or is a professional association of hotel concierges that promotes excellence and service standards worldwide.
Writing and media
In September 2024, Cheulkar authored an article titled “The role of a concierge remains irreplaceable” for Hotelier Magazine, discussing how concierge services continue to deliver personalized experiences even in a digital era.
He also produces and appears on the Beyond The Lobby Podcast, a YouTube-hosted show that explores hospitality, guest experience, and stories from the service industry.
Reception and reviews
Guests at Park Hyatt Toronto have frequently commented on the hotel’s service and concierge team’s helpfulness in online travel reviews, reflecting the importance of front-of-house staff in the hotel’s guest experience.
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