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JMAR
Hospitality
The People

Leadership.

Our team of passionate hospitality professionals, united by a commitment to operational excellence, culinary innovation, and unforgettable guest experiences.

12 MembersJMAR Hospitality
Jayadeep Patra, PhD

Jayadeep Patra, PhD

CEO & Director of Public Health

Jayadeep Patra provides strategic leadership across JMAR’s hospitality and public-health initiatives. With a background in research, public health, business leadership, and multi-unit restaurant operations, he oversees organizational strategy, growth, and long-term development.

Madhusmita Gharai-Patra
Bar Goa

Madhusmita Gharai-Patra

VP & Executive Chef

Madhusmita Gharai-Patra leads the culinary vision at Bar Goa, overseeing menu development, kitchen operations, and the overall guest dining experience. Her approach combines Indian culinary traditions with contemporary presentation and hospitality.

Jeremy Zillman
CHOP Steakhouse Brand

Jeremy Zillman

Executive General Manager

Jeremy Zillman provides leadership across the CHOP Steakhouse brand, supporting operational standards, team development, guest experience, and the continued growth of the brand.

Matt Mesurier
Moxies Brand

Matt Mesurier

Executive General Manager

Matt Mesurier provides operational leadership across the Moxies brand, supporting restaurant performance, leadership development, service standards, and brand consistency.

Beman Chan
CHOP & Moxies

Beman Chan

Multi-Unit Leader

Beman Chan supports operations across both the CHOP and Moxies brands, working with restaurant leadership teams to strengthen operational performance, consistency, training, and guest experience.

Meagan Sheahan
CHOP Dixon

Meagan Sheahan

General Manager

Meagan Sheahan leads the operations at CHOP Dixon, overseeing guest experience, team performance, service standards, and day-to-day restaurant operations.

Mike Leyte
CHOP Wellington

Mike Leyte

General Manager

Mike Leyte oversees CHOP Wellington’s daily operations, with a focus on hospitality, team leadership, operational consistency, and delivering a strong guest experience.

Priya Gupta
Bar Goa

Priya Gupta

General Manager

Priya Gupta oversees the day-to-day operations at Bar Goa, leading the front-of-house team, guest experience, service standards, and operational performance. She works closely with the culinary and management teams to ensure a consistent and memorable dining experience.

Christine McArthur
CHOP Wellington

Christine McArthur

Chef

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Bar Goa

Sanjeev Kumar

Head Chef

Sanjeev Kumar leads the day-to-day culinary operations at Bar Goa, maintaining consistency, quality, and execution across the kitchen. He works closely with the executive chef and culinary team to deliver a high-quality guest experience.

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Julie Vrbos

Events Manager

Julie Vrbos leads JMAR’s events and private dining initiatives, managing corporate events, celebrations, group bookings, and client relationships while ensuring a seamless guest experience from planning through execution.

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Ajay Sai

Bookkeeper