Restaurant India News: Grand Mercure Bangalore Strengthens F&B Team with Nilesh Kumar’s Appointment

Grand Mercure Bangalore has appointed Nilesh Kumar as its new Food & Beverage Manager, bringing more than a decade of hospitality experience across India’s leading hotels. His expertise spans operational management, guest service enhancement, and team leadership.

Nilesh transitions to the role from Renaissance Bengaluru Racecourse Hotel, where he worked as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. At Renaissance, he was responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple outlets, improving profitability, and ensuring service standards.

His career includes roles at Taj West End, Sheraton Grand Whitefield, and The Oberoi, Bengaluru. Over the years, he has contributed to pre-openings, service innovation, and operational improvements that consistently elevated guest satisfaction. Known for combining structured processes with a passion for hospitality, Nilesh has built a reputation for driving efficiency and team performance.

Parag Shah, General Manager at Grand Mercure Bangalore, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Nilesh to the Grand Mercure Bangalore family. His wealth of experience across iconic hospitality brands, coupled with his commitment to service excellence, will further enrich our food and beverage offerings. We are confident that his vision and passion will bring fresh perspectives and set new benchmarks in creating exceptional experiences for our guests.”

Nilesh Kumar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Punjab Technical University. He has also been recognized for building strong staff training systems, driving guest engagement, and improving profitability in F&B operations.

This appointment signals Grand Mercure Bangalore’s focus on strengthening its leadership team to deliver structured dining experiences that balance operational consistency with evolving guest expectations.