JW Marriott Kolkata has named Russel Issac as its new Director of Food & Beverage.
Russel brings more than a decade of rich, diverse experience in hospitality and culinary operations. He started his career as an Industrial Trainee at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, setting a strong foundation in hotel operations. Over the years, he has held key positions at renowned brands including Lemon Tree Hotels, The Oberoi Group, JW Marriott Mumbai, and the Taj Hotels.
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Immediately before joining JW Marriott Kolkata, he served as Associate Director of Food & Beverage at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, where he elevated F&B operations across multiple outlets, optimized processes, and built a culture of service excellence. Earlier in his career, Russel also oversaw operations at prominent venues such as Shamiana and Aquarius in Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, integrating global culinary trends with regionally inspired flavors. His tenure in the Maldives at Taj Exotica further enriched his understanding of luxury dining and bespoke guest service.
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Sunil Kumar, General Manager of JW Marriott Kolkata, commented,
“We are delighted to welcome Russel Issac to the JW Marriott Kolkata family. His deep expertise, creative vision and passion for food & beverage are perfectly aligned with our commitment to creating extraordinary dining journeys for our guests. We look forward to his leadership in strengthening our position as a leading culinary destination in the city.”
In his new role, Russel will lead the hotel’s Food & Beverage division with a focus on innovation and elevation of the culinary experience. His passion for excellence and talent-nurturing approach are expected to infuse fresh energy into the hotel’s dining venues and reinforce its reputation as a top culinary destination.
