Grand Mercure Mysore appoints Suresh Kumar as Food and Beverage Manager

Grand Mercure Mysore has appointed Suresh Kumar, a seasoned hospitality leader, as Food and Beverage Manager

With over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Suresh joins from Ibis Styles Mysuru, where he contributed to the hotel’s early growth phase. During his tenure, he played a key role in strategically shaping the F&B landscape and defining the identities of its signature outlets, The Verandah, Flamingo Bar, and rooftop destination KA 16, positioning them as preferred local dining venues.

Suresh has previously held leadership roles, including Banquet Manager at Novotel and ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road and Restaurant Manager at Taj Hotels. Leveraging his expertise in menu engineering, cost optimisation, and strategic business planning, he will lead end-to-end food and beverage operations at Grand Mercure Mysore, focusing on service excellence, guest satisfaction, and business performance. He will oversee the hotel’s signature outlets, La Uppu, By the Blue, and Silk Bar, curating distinctive dining experiences defined by quality and consistency.

“We are delighted to welcome Suresh to our leadership team,” said Radhika Tata, General Manager, Grand Mercure Mysore. “His strong focus on service standards and proven ability in team development make him well-positioned to further elevate our guest experience.”

Commenting on his appointment, Suresh Kumar said, “I am excited to join Grand Mercure Mysore and look forward to bringing my passion for hospitality to our signature outlets while delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests.” A recipient of the IHC London and IIHM International Hospitality Day Award 2023, Suresh remains committed to team development and strengthening service excellence in line with the hotel’s vision.