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The team

Meet the
कड़क Team

The People Behind the Pour — Brewing India’s Craft Beer Culture.

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The Kadak Brewpub team standing at the bar

The Leaders Behind the Pour

Kadak Brewpub thrives on heart and expertise, led by visionary hospitality and growth leaders pioneering neighborhood microbrewery taprooms and India’s vibrant craft beer scene.

Mayank Shekhar, Director, Brand & Experience

Mayank Shekhar

Director, Brand & Experience

Seasoned hospitality leader with over 20 years across iconic brands like Barbeque Nation, Sodexo, ITC, and Grand Hyatt, scaling high-impact businesses and crafting guest experiences that build lasting loyalty. Business development expert behind 20+ turnkey projects, Craft Beer Talks speaker, and vlogger driving Kadak’s aspirational craft beer chain—community-focused, consistent, and bursting with bold flavors for craft beer enthusiasts.

Mayank’s passion fuels #SayNoToBoringBeers, transforming innovative visions into thriving taprooms for Millennials and Gen Z seeking fresh, flavorful brews.

Shashank Misra, Director, Growth & Strategy

Shashank Misra

Director, Growth & Strategy

BITS Pilani and INSEAD alumnus with a lifelong passion for building and scaling high-impact ventures. In a past life, built and scaled the world’s largest liquor pricing software, operating across global markets.

An avid traveler with footprints in over 60 countries, deeply fascinated by people, languages, and cultures. Blends a professional obsession for strategic growth with a personal love for exceptional craft brewing, great conversations, and building meaningful connections.

Mahesh Thapa, Operations Head

Mahesh Thapa

Operations Head

Mahesh Thapa, Operations Head at Kadak Brewpub, is the backbone behind the brand’s smooth day-to-day functioning. With extensive experience across hotels, large institutional kitchens, and brewpub operations, he brings structure, consistency, and a strong customer-first mindset to every service.

At Kadak, Mahesh manages operations end-to-end — from facilities, SOPs, hygiene audits, and inventory control to staff briefings, guest handling, and peak-hour execution. His calm leadership style and on-floor presence ensure that quality and service standards never drop, even during the busiest hours.

Having worked with reputed names such as Sodexo, Barbeque Nation, Sayaji Hotels, and Caprofat Catering, Mahesh combines operational rigor with people-centric hospitality. His belief is simple: when systems are strong and teams are aligned, great guest experiences follow naturally.