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JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru has appointed Kanish Kaul as its new Food and Beverage Manager. With more than ten years of experience across key hospitality brands, Kaul will oversee the hotel’s food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bar, banquets, and in-room dining.

Kaul began his career in the hospitality industry in 2012 and has held leadership positions in major cities such as Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Before joining JW Marriott Bengaluru, he was the Assistant Director of Events at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune. His background spans specialty dining, banquet services, and restaurant operations, with a focus on improving financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team development.

In his new role, Kaul is expected to focus on operational efficiency, guest engagement, and revenue generation through strategic innovation in service delivery.

Kanish Kaul said, "It is an honour to join the iconic JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru. I am excited to work alongside a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences, innovate across our venues, and contribute to the hotel's legacy of excellence. I look forward to creating memorable moments for our guests through personalized and thoughtful service."

Gaurav Sinha, Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru added, "We are delighted to have Kanish Kaul join us. His wealth of experience, leadership abilities, and guest-centric vision make him an invaluable addition. We are confident that under his guidance, our food and beverage offerings will continue to set new benchmarks in Bengaluru's dynamic culinary landscape."

Kaul’s appointment aligns with the hotel’s focus on strengthening its culinary strategy in Bengaluru’s competitive hospitality sector.

JW Marriott Bengaluru has introduced Akbari Gate at its JW Kitchen, a limited-period culinary showcase inspired by the royal kitchens of Awadh. The concept draws from Lucknow’s historic Akbari Darwaza, once the symbolic entrance to imperial feasts, and reinterprets classic dishes once served in the courts of nawabs.

Curated by Chef Abdul Haleem, who comes from a lineage of traditional Awadhi chefs, the menu features preparations that focus on traditional methods and historic recipes. A highlight of the offering is the Dora Kebab, a dish known for its texture and technique, considered a signature of Awadhi culinary craftsmanship.

The menu includes a variety of appetizers such as Heeng Muttur Ke Asharfi, Kabuli Kaju Shammi, Murgh Tikka Murshid, and Keeme ke Tikiya, which are designed to reflect traditional Awadhi flavors. Main course selections include Paneer Aish-e-Anaar, Gosht Rezaala, Shaljam Zafrani, and Dal Teen Ratan, focusing on slow-cooked richness and layered flavor profiles.

Live food counters offer dishes like Raan ke Moti, Surkh Tawa Barrah, and Tilnaaz Machli, which aim to replicate the sensory experience of local Awadhi street food. Biryani options include Kathal Biryani and Bataanjan Alubukhara Biryani, known for their use of seasonal ingredients and fragrant spices.

The dessert selection is anchored by Sheer Khurma, a traditional milk-based sweet associated with festive occasions like Eid, served to align with the heritage theme of the dining experience.

“Akbari Gate is a culinary tribute that reconnects today’s diners with the heritage of Awadh through recipes that have been preserved over generations,” said Chef Abdul Haleem.

The initiative is part of JW Marriott Bengaluru’s ongoing efforts to integrate regional Indian cuisines into its hospitality offerings, aligning with rising consumer interest in heritage-based dining experiences.

JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, known for its luxury and hospitality has declared a partnership with INJA, a culinary enterprise harmonizing the essences of Indian and Japanese culinary traditions.

This culinary journey will unfold across two days, from September 15th to 16th, 2023, within the lavish premises of JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.

"We are excited to join forces with INJA and create a one-of-a-kind culinary journey that showcases the artistry of Indian and Japanese cuisines, This collaboration reflects our commitment to offering our guests unique and memorable experiences that redefine luxury." said, Mr. Gaurav Sinha, General Manager, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.

This partnership will present a remarkable fusion of Indian cuisine's, bold spices, and rich flavors, seamlessly blended with the refined techniques and understated beauty of Japanese culinary art.

Patrons will have the opportunity to savor INJA's culinary excellence via a curated set menu, guiding them on an gastronomic exploration curated by Chef Adwait Anantwar.

“INJA is our debut restaurant in India, and we are extremely overwhelmed with the response in such a short time. As we strive to deliver this unique dining experience to enthusiasts all over the world, we are glad to collaborate with JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru for these exclusive dinners.” said Panchali Mahendra, President, Atelier House. Hospitality.

The exclusive dining experience will comprise an 8-course menu (vegetarian alternative accessible upon inquiry), complemented by wine pairing choices presented by JW Marriott Bengaluru's resident sommelier.

Mr. Chandan Sharma, with more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality sales in Gurgaon and Bengaluru, has been appointed as the Director of Sales for JW Marriott Kolkata.

As part of his current position, this accomplished professional is responsible for creating and executing the sales strategy for the hotel, which includes tasks such as identifying and capitalizing on revenue opportunities, exploring new business prospects, setting yearly budgets, and formulating strategies.

He creates effective sales plans across all market sectors to enhance the hotel's profitability, creates sales strategies by analyzing consumer purchasing patterns and market conditions, and promotes high-end experiences to guests.

Originally from Delhi, Chandan Sharma graduated from RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management in Greater Noida, with a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.

With extensive experience in hospitality and sales, Chandan has worked with prestigious luxury brands such as The Oberoi Gurgaon, The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore, Pullman Gurgaon (now Le Meridien Gurgaon), Marriott Gurgaon, and Prrathaa Weddings in Bengaluru (a luxury wedding planning company).

During his tenure with these companies, he focused on various aspects of the business, including sales and marketing, operations, revenue management, recruitment, and training. Chandan has established strong market connections and possesses excellent business acumen.

Acknowledged for his ability to lead sales teams and deliver positive outcomes, Chandan is recognized as an exemplary leader who inspires and encourages his team to overcome challenges and succeed.

Neha Kapoor is recently appointed as the Director of Rooms of JW Marriott Kolkata.

She joins the team with over a decade of expertise in Rooms Division Operations and extensive excellence in sustaining VIP Relations across some of the country’s most prestigious hospitality brands.

Her in-depth knowledge about Guest Relation Management, Budgeting and forecasting, Revenue Enhancement and VVIP delegation makes her a significant asset to the brand.

Neha’s key responsibility areas will incorporate room inventory management, working in a close coordination with all the departments to ensure positive and better guest experience. She will play a very instrumental role in further cementing JW Marriott Kolkata as a luxurious stay option within the City of Joy.

She will look into establishing a repeat clientele through Public Relations, Feedback, Training and revisit ‘Luxury’ quotient of the hotel.

Her expertise has contributed to leading brands of the country, like Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, JW Marriott Juhu, ITC Maurya, New Delhi and Radisson Goa Resorts & Casino. Neha has been highly appreciated for driving revenue through Vande Bharat Movement during Lockdown.

The Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards recognised her as the Best Front Office Manager in the year 2021. Her proficiency to work as a team has been highly admired and brought her extensive esteem. Additionally, she has received several accolades like the Hotelier India Best front Office Manager Award for the year 2019 and Certification of Nomination Accor Asia Hotels in the year 2019.

She is a staunch believer in building relationships and rapport who loves to handle and confront challenging situations thereby transforming them into enduring, wholesome connections. A foodie at heart, Neha loves to experiment with her food and is very inquisitive about cuisines and culinary experiences.

Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels, Marriott International’s acclaimed delivery program has collaborated with Master Chef Diana Chan.

As part of this exclusive association, Diana will be seen curating 5 special dishes which will feature in the Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels menu at the JW Marriott hotels in India.

The association with Diana Chan and Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels celebrates yet another pursuit of innovation and excellence in the world of F&B.

“With every new Marriott Bonvoy moment that is introduced, our focus has and will continue to be on providing an experiential edge to our members. Master Chef Diana Chan is someone many Indian chefs and food enthusiasts look up to and admire. We are happy to provide the platform to them so that they can interact with a stalwart like her,” shared Khushnooma Kapadia, Senior Area Director of Marketing, South Asia, Marriott International.

Taking the association a notch higher, Marriott Bonvoy members can redeem their points and attend an exclusive masterclass in addition to earning bonus points on every delivery. 

This limited time menu will be available for order through Marriott Bonvoy on wheels across the following JW Marriott hotels in India – JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar , JW Marriott Pune, JW Marriott Kolkata , JW Marriott Chandigarh, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity & JW Marriott Bengaluru.  

Chef Tej B Saru has been appointed as the Chef De Cuisine at Vintage Asia, JW Marriott Kolkata.

In his current role, he has joined as the Oriental Specialty Chef of Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata.

His responsibilities include inculcating novel trends in and around the country and offer the best & most innovative food offerings to the patrons.

“Chef Tej, a master chef with extensive experience in cooking and curating the ideal dining experience for guests, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the Vintage Asia kitchen operations, developing and tailoring menus to suit the guests' and the hotel's needs, and ensuring that all health, safety, service standards are met,” shared a release by Marriott.

With over 2 decades of culinary experience, Nepal born Chef Tej – B. Saru brings vivacious and innovative energy to JW Marriott Kolkata’s diverse culinary scene.

Before joining JW Marriott Kolkata, this culinary aficionado played a pivotal role in The Leela Palace Chennai in 2020 as Sr, Sous Chef who was in charge of CHINA XO where he brought out his global expertise.

He is an exceptionally committed and dedicated hotelier with a strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills who enjoys innovating and experimenting in order to evolve with the times. His dexterity stems from his extensive experience and knowledge gained from working with national and international brands.

Tej is an avid traveller who also enjoys listening to music and playing volleyball in his spare time.

JW Marriott Kolkata is proud to present its signature patisserie, JW Bakery, designed to win the hearts of dessert enthusiasts in the City of Joy.

Crafted by Executive Pastry Chef - Bhaskar Chakraborty, each treat from the bakery is infused with beautiful flavours and textures, creating a real work of art.

With the launch of JW Bakery, the city revelers will now have a new sweet-toothed address to spoil themselves with choices from some viand artistic delights that look absolutely instagrammable.

The patisserie will be baking happiness each day using organic ingredients to offer the aficionado with goods fresh from the oven.  The bakery will be presenting fine contemporary desserts, also available in mono portions, plated with sheer elegance. The guests will witness the spectacular transformation of their chosen flavours into edible art on the plate.

Lend great taste of the chef's creation with Parisian perfection in “JW Signature Gondhoraj Lemon Pastry”,a bavarois base cake with the refreshing taste of Gondhoraj which reflects the finesse of JW bakery art along with other avantgarde desserts on the menu.

The menu will also embrace an assortment of eggless and gluten free confectionery to relish.

JW Marriott Kolkata prioritizes the utmost safety and wellbeing of its guests and hence, is maintaining hygiene and safety measures, right from kitchen sanitization, compulsory protective gear for the staff and associates to regular temperature checks, encouraging contactless payments and so on so that you can put aside all your qualms and have a joyful experience.

India’s first-ever Turkish baklava brand Hurrem’s has partnered with JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu to make the Hurrem’s experience available to the hotel’s discerning patrons.

A part of Prime Foods and Confectionery LLP,it  is steadily expanding to multiply its presence in the country.

As the flagship property of JW Marriott Hotels in India, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu is a name known for its exceptional hospitality and F&B experiences hence; making it an ideal location for Hurrem’s to bring its authentic Turkish culinary experience closer to home.

“We are pleased to bring Hurrem’s authentic Turkish desserts and confectionery to one of the country’s most renowned hotels. Over the past year, we have thoughtfully grown our presence with several partnerships and launches to make the Hurrem’s experience more widely available to patrons,” shared Ahmed Farid, Co-founder, Hurrem’s.

Hurrem’s was launched in November 2019 with the core objective of bringing to India an authentic taste of Turkey. Hurrem’s signature offerings will be available via a dedicated store-in-store (SIS) located at Bombay Baking Company, the hotel’s patisserie and deli. The brand’s most sought-after offerings including the signature baklava will be made available in over fifteen varieties such as Pistachio Baklava, Havuc Dilimi, and Chocolate and Hazelnut Baklava.

Hurrem’s will also serve an extensive range of Turkish Delights, chocolate coated lokums, and various flavours of the heavenly Trilece, for a relaxed afternoon at the patisserie-deli.

Through this partnership, Hurrem’s also aims at driving its objective of leveraging India’s rapidly growing gifting industry and introducing a new trend in the premium gifting space, that of artisanal, luxe Turkish food hampers. It will be offering pre-curated and custom-made hampers at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, apt for all occasions, festivals, weddings as well as corporate events.

Sumeet Suri has been appointed as the General Manager at JW Marriott Kolkata.

Sumeet brings to the table a huge repertoire of knowledge and expertise in the dynamics of hotel management, administration and operations.

His strong dexterity comes from his vast experience and extensive cognizance from skillfully managing multiple brands at various parts of the country.

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His dynamism, passion for the industry and leadership skills have contributed to exceptional results. Other than a flamboyant leader, Sumeet is also a great coach and mentor who stresses on the fundamentals, the intrinsic skills that make his team a consistent winner.

At JW Marriott Kolkata, holding this pivotal designation entails him to oversee the operational activities and be in charge of the hotel. The maestro earned his repute over two decades of utmost diligence and his robust leadership qualities, and passion for the industry has contributed to impeccable results across all the properties under his ambit. Upgrading productivity, ensuring patron satisfaction and strategic initiatives are some of his key responsibilities.

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He started his career with ITC Hotels where he fronted the opening of a fine dining restaurant and its success, and overlooked Food & Beverages operations. Prior to him moving to JW Marriott Kolkata, he assumed the position of General Manager, Kochi Marriott where he spearheaded the operations of the hotel and under his aegis this hotel won the prestigious Mustang Award, Asia Pacific, 2018.

Nestled in the heart of the city overlooking the iconic Cubbon Park, Alba a modern and contemporary fine dine restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru is launches new Nouvelle European cuisine.

Previously known best for its Italian decadent, Alba now celebrates fine dining with European cuisine, which has natural atmosphere that together brings a fine selection of signature dishes crafted by the hotel’s culinary experts.

“Alba has been one of the favourite dining destinations ever since its launch. With this new menu, we are confident that ourguests and food enthusiast at large will revel in the refreshing flavours and tantalizing dishes from Alba,” shared Gaurav Sinha, Director of Operations at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.

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Designed in the form of an amphitheatre, the restaurant provides private and semi-private dining options.

The new menu not only reflects an authentic European culinary, but also gives the cuisine a much needed shake up from old trends.

The newly introduced menu is influenced by French, Italian and Spanish cuisines that comes with an assortment of exotic offerings in the 3 course and 4 course meal options.

Alba also features an interactive live kitchen that allows guests to get a peek into the preparation of the meal. And, understand various nuances that go into the making of an incredible dish at the restaurant. The presence of a tasting prosecco bar only makes for an alluring experience to the guests.

“The new menu showcases the exceptional range of authentic European cuisine on offer at Alba. The highlight of this menu is not only its innovative use of great, fresh flavours, but also its commitment to seasonality and responding to the growing trend and demands of our diners,” added Chef Daniel Koshy, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.

Elegant interiors, combining classic furniture, seating options, overlooking city’s celebrated green canopy is bound to add to your overall experience.

Raksha Bandhan, a day of celebrating the bond of love shared between brothers and sisters, is just around the corner and this year, JW Marriott Kolkata has curated a set of unique and exciting brunches, offers and hampers from 2^nd to 3^rd August, 2020, to make this occasion special for everyone across the City of Joy.

Guests can order in for a grand spread to be delivered to the comfort of their homes, available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, to treat their siblings and family to some delectable dishes from the kitchen of JW Marriott Kolkata.

Additionally, the hotel will set up an elaborate and sumptuous Raksha Bandhan brunch at JW Kitchen, the property’s all-day diner, with detailed safety and sanitation measures in place.  

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Choose from an array of specially crafted luxurious Rakhi hampers and gift your loved ones the essence of JW. The “Delectable Mithai” hamper consists of a single piece of Rakhi along with 8 desserts.

The “Sibling’s Indulgence” hamper comes packed with a Rakhi, delicious Mithai and exclusive desserts in jars like the “Motichoor Parfait(Motichoor Laddoo, Salted Vanilla Sable, Cream Cheese Bavaroise)”. The magnificent “JW Signature Hamper” is customizable and comes with a Rakhi, Mithai, four dessert jars along with lavish goodies like pralines, cookies, nuts, jam and boutique bath salts and soaps.

JW Marriott Kolkata has also put together an unmissable set of brunch and stay offers for families to indulge in and experience the superior hospitality at the property. The offers are valid for up to six persons for brunch and up to two persons for stay from the 2^nd to 3^rd August, 2020.

Marriott International has announced the launch of a limited time offer curated specially for their hotels across South Asia. 

As per the offer, guests can avail any of the 3 complimentary offers while making their bookings till 30th June 2020.

Whether booking for leisure or business, guests can avail their stays from now until 30th June 2021. Making the deal all the more sweeter, one can earn Marriott Bonvoy points with the booking of each stay.

Guests can opt for 30% off on room rate at JW Marriott Chandigarh inclusive of breakfast and coupled with the flexibility to modify their reservation at any point in time. 

Whatever the kind of holiday you plan next, with Marriott you will find safe environs, first-class amenities and distinctive service.

In recognition of the current scenario, guests can request for contact-less room check-in along with convenience of paying digitally. Marriott International believes foremost in the health and safety of every guest and has in place enhanced hygiene & sanitization practices at the property. We look forward to welcoming you back!

With the world working toward emerging from the Covid-19 gloom better and stronger, a little dose of happiness goes a long way in keeping the morale high despite the obvious challenges.

As the city’s most loved hospitality destination, JW Marriott Chandigarh has announced that it is going on wheels to deliver love through food at the doorsteps.

In line with a directive from concerned authorities and their ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, JW Marriott Chandigarh is now offering signature delicacies from its award winning restaurants - The Cafe@JW, Saffron, Oregano, 35 Brewhouse and Chandigarh Baking Company via its new initiative called “Marriott on Wheels by JW Marriott Chandigarh”, which serves the best of world cuisine in the comfort of customers’ home.

Hearty Indian meals, fresh bakes and desserts, delectable Pan Asian or fancy Western cuisine - the MasterChefs of JW Marriott Chandigarh have curated a special menu consisting of the signature dishes, most suited for safe consumption and secure deliveries.

“JW Marriott Chandigarh shares a strong commitment towards delivering a responsible guest experience, ensuring absolute safety from preparation to delivery of each order. We have, therefore, tied up with food aggregator’s such as Swiggy and Zomato to serve the patrons as per their need, creating new experiences that are meaningful, valuable and convenient for the customers,” said Ramandeep Marwah, General Manager, JW Marriott Chandigarh that is practicing ‘zero touch’ during food preparation to ensuring an elegant and secure double packaging of the food.

Every dish that goes out contains a slip duly mentioning the name of the chef who has prepared the dish along with his and the packers’ body temperature and the temperature of the food at the time of packing. The food is freshly prepared and consumers are encouraged to consume it within two hours. The orders are safely packed and customers instructed to dispose the containers and exterior bag. Further, to ensure a contact-less payment, the customers simply need to scan a QR code to pay direct via payment getaways.

JW Marriott, Mumbai is all set to introduce you once again to innovative Food and Beverage concepts to set a benchmark very well known to introduce innovative Food and Beverage concepts and setting culinary benchmarks is all set to recreate the iconic “Silk Road.” The idea is to host an exclusive gastronomical experience with ancient and contemporary delicacies from Guangzhou, Sichuan, Samarkand, Bukhara, Istanbul and Venice.

The Silk Route Festival

If you know not about the Silk Route, let us tell you that it was a historic trade route dated from the 2nd century B.C. until the 14th century A.D, stretched right from Asia to the Mediterranean and this festival is an ode to The Silk Route. It brings along delicious culinary from all round the world to tickle your taste buds and sets you on a historical trade route. 

What’s in there for food lovers?

The week long event will bring you the finest cuisines from the world class chefs. Details are underneath.

Chef Roberto Zorzoli, Head Chef Romanos, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar will be presenting ancient Roman cuisine, home style cooking techniques, vintage family recipes that would tickle your taste-buds.

 Classic Turkish dishes with delicious and unique spices would be showcased by Chef Cagatay Bahadur from JW Marriott, Ankara.

Chef Xian Bin Li of The St. Regis, Mumbai will bring you rich culinary experience from Schiuan and Guangzhou regions, leveraging age old recipes and fresh ingredients. You’ll get to uncover your taste-buds all over again.

Chef Abdul Quddus of JW Marriott Juhu will bring you the traditional cuisine and recipes from the Bukhara region. This is specially going to be an exotic experience for all the meat-lovers.The menu has signature main course Palov, cooked in a kazan over an open fire.

 Take on an unforgettable historic culinary journey with the world class chefs at JW Cafe. 

 An overview of The Silk Route Festival at JW Café

 ·         Date: March 6th – 14th, 2020

·         Timings: Dinner 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

·         Price: Dinner Buffet: INR 2500++

JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa has appointed Amit Bhatia as the Director of Food & Beverage. He will be responsible for managing the overall operations of the food and beverage department and delivering excellent guest experiences. He will spearhead the property’s culinary team and systematically review and introduce new menu options, uphold menu standards, ensure high-quality service, increase food & beverage profitability, whilst keeping an eye on labor and food costs.

With over 11 years of experience across a spectrum of luxury, convention & resort portfolios, Amit has demonstrated several skills including the creation & execution of Food and Beverage strategies, deployment of profitable business and troubleshooting operations. He is in charge of setting up the beverage portfolio of the hotel as well as training the bartenders.

Amit is a highly result-oriented, adaptable hospitality professional. He is a dynamic manager with decisive leadership, management and guidance skills and additionally is bestowed with a proven ability to effectively manage operations in intensely competitive environments. He believes in the synergy of operations to enhance employee performance for peak organizational effectiveness.

Amit’s career began as a Food and Beverage Associate at Trident Hotel Gurgaon. His stint with Marriott International began when he joined the JW Marriott Bangalore as the pre-opening Room service Manager in 2013. He has several feathers in his cap including, Winner of “Marriott South Asia Beverage Professional” 2016 and Manager of the Year, JW Marriott Mussoorie –2015 & 2017.

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa has appointed Wilbur Tauro as the Director of Food and Beverage. Wilbur brings with him over a decade of experience.

Wilbur will be spearheading the culinary & beverage department and take on this leadership position with an aim to uphold the standard of F&B excellence that the hotel is known for. He will lead the culinary team’s overall operations, increase profitability in all outlets, systematically review and introduce new menu options.

Sachin Mylavarapu, General Manager, JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa, said, “We are very glad to have such an experienced associate taking on the reigns of all our restaurants and bars at JW Marriott Mussoorie. With his immense knowledge in this industry, he can significantly contribute towards operational excellence, product enhancement and through his innovation build promotional activities in the Food & Beverage department.”

“We extend him our full support and under his expert guidance, we are sure to excel. On behalf of the entire team we wish him all the very best,” he further stated.

Wilbur Tauro has been appointed as the Director of Food and Beverage at JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa.

Bringing with him over a decade of experience, he will spearhead the culinary& beverage department and take on this leadership position with an aim to uphold the standard of F&B excellence that the hotel is known for.

“We are very glad to have such an experienced associate taking on the reigns of all our restaurants and bars at JW Marriott Mussoorie. With his immense knowledge in this industry he can significantly contribute towards operational excellence, product enhancement and through his innovation build promotional activities in the Food & Beverage department,” said Sachin Mylavarapu, General Manager.

Wilbur will lead the culinary team’s overall operations, increase profitability in all outlets, systematically review and introduce new menu options.

Wilbur holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Communications from N.L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management Catering Technology & Tourism Management.Wilbur’s career has seen him swiftly climb the ladder through diligence and attention to detail. 

He started his career as an F&B attendant at Sahara Star Mumbai and then onto The Westin Garden City Mumbai, where he worked his way up to Assistant Restaurant Manager.

A career defining move to Grand Hyatt, Mumbai with hands on experience in handling Specialty Italian & Chinese restaurant, nightclub and banquets opened multiple avenues.

Spending time with family, working out, cycling and whipping up dishes in the kitchen are some of Wilbur’s favorite things to do, when he’s not suited up at work.

W Goa has appointed Rakhi Mittal as Director of Finance. She will play a pivotal role in handling the business and finance operations of the hotel. Rakhi will also strategise the growth opportunities for W Goa in the hospitality sector.

Rakhi Mittal has over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She has an expertise in finance and accounts domain; her skills encompass forecasting, budgeting, revenue strategy, auditing, taxation, cash flow management and finalisation of accounts.

Rakhi started her journey with Marriott from JW Marriott at Aerocity, New Delhi. She has been associated with the brand, since then, for the past five years and has played various financial roles at Marriott International. Prior to Marriott, she had worked with the Taj Group of Hotels. At the Taj Group, Rakhi Mittal had managed the strategic and financial portfolios.

She is a chartered accountant and has successfully handled the Hotels, Statutory and Concurrent audits for Banks, Direct and Indirect Tax consultancy, Registrar of Company Matters like charge filing, registration of a company, searching of documents with ROC Records and all other procedural works.

Speaking about her role as the Director of Finance at W Goa, Rakhi said, “With my deep knowledge and élan, I am looking forward to working with the rest of team to foster our growth.”

Marc Gussing has been appointed as the General Manager at JW Marriott Maldives. He is an outstanding hospitality professional with over 20 years of illustrious industry exposure in the luxury segment. Marc has proficiently been part of both city and resort settings, corporate organisations and independent properties across the globe.

In his role as General Manager, he will be responsible for achieving targets by developing and implementing strategic sales, marketing plans and initiatives in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Prior to joining JW Marriott Maldives, Marc held the role as the General Manager at Minor Hotels in Maldives. Over the past decade, he has worked as the General Manager and hospitality consultant for a spectrum of companies, including, Per AQUUM, Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, ALiLA, Paresa, and Nira Hotels & Resorts. Marc’s career has taken him across Europe, the Middle East, Indian Ocean and South East Asia (Switzerland, France, Israel, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand, and Indonesia).

On completing his tertiary schooling in hotel management in Switzerland, he spent his early years honing his skills as a hotelier predominantly in the food & beverage division and working in a selection of hotels, bars and on cruise liners.

A Swedish national with multi-lingual talents in four languages, Marc brings with him a fervent drive, immense professionalism and dedication to the job.  A pro-active and dynamic personality coupled with excellent communication skills Marc Gussing leads a well-structured organization par excellence.