Mysore, 11 February 2026 – Luxury hospitality in Mysore enters an exciting new chapter as Grand Mercure Mysore announces the appointment of Suresh Kumar as its new Food and Beverage Manager. With over two decades of rich experience in the hospitality industry, Suresh brings a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and people-first leadership to the role.
A Leader with Deep Roots in Hospitality Excellence
Suresh Kumar is widely regarded as a seasoned professional known for shaping distinctive dining destinations. Prior to joining Grand Mercure Mysore, he was associated with ibis Styles Mysuru, where he played a pivotal role during the hotel’s formative phase. His strategic leadership helped define and position its signature outlets—The Verandah, Flamingo Bar, and the rooftop hotspot KA 16—transforming them into preferred dining venues for both locals and travelers.
His impressive career journey also includes leadership stints as Banquet Manager at Novotel and ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, as well as Restaurant Manager at Taj Hotels, where he further refined his expertise in large-scale operations, guest engagement, and service innovation.
Driving Elevated Dining Experiences at Grand Mercure Mysore
At Grand Mercure Mysore, Suresh will oversee end-to-end food and beverage operations, leading the hotel’s signature outlets—La Uppu, By The Blue, and Silk Bar. His focus will be on curating refined, consistent, and culturally rooted dining experiences that resonate with the brand’s philosophy of Discover Local, Grandly.
Leveraging his strengths in menu engineering, cost optimization, and strategic business planning, Suresh aims to elevate service standards while enhancing guest satisfaction and overall business performance.
Leadership Speaks
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Radhika Tata, General Manager, Grand Mercure Mysore, shared:
“We are delighted to welcome Suresh to our leadership team. His strong focus on service standards and proven ability in team development make him well positioned to further elevate our guest experience.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Suresh Kumar added:
“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.”
Award-Winning Professional with a People-First Vision
A recipient of the IHC London and IIHM International Hospitality Day Award 2023, Suresh Kumar is deeply committed to nurturing talent and fostering high-performance teams. His appointment aligns seamlessly with the hotel’s vision of delivering meaningful, high-quality hospitality experiences rooted in authenticity and excellence.
About Grand Mercure
Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Discover Local, Grandly—celebrating the richness of local cultures through elevated stays that blend tradition, elegance, and authenticity. With more than 80 hotels across 10+ countries, Grand Mercure combines international standards with the soul of each destination.
The brand is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 5,700 properties in 110+ countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless, a lifestyle loyalty program offering exclusive rewards and experiences.
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