The St. Regis Atlanta has appointed Rohit Suvarna as Director of Beverage, adding an experienced food and beverage professional to the hotel’s leadership team. In his new role, Suvarna will oversee the property’s beverage programme, covering cocktail, wine and non-alcoholic offerings.
Suvarna brings more than a decade of experience with Marriott International, supported by food and beverage leadership exposure across luxury hospitality properties in India, Singapore and the United States. His background spans beverage programming, restaurant operations, service delivery and team leadership.
The addition highlights Marriott’s leadership focus, aligning with hospitality leadership updates.
To Lead Beverage Programme and Operations
At The St. Regis Atlanta, Suvarna will oversee the continued development of the hotel’s beverage programme. His responsibilities will include beverage menu development, programming and service standards, alongside the ongoing development of the beverage team.
The role will cover the hotel’s cocktail, wine and non-alcoholic offerings, requiring attention to both the beverage experience and the operational standards supporting its delivery. Suvarna’s previous food and beverage leadership experience provides a foundation for managing these areas within the luxury hotel environment.
Brings More Than a Decade of Marriott Experience
Suvarna brings more than 10 years of experience with Marriott International, having progressed through food and beverage leadership roles across different markets. His career has included assignments in India, Singapore and the United States, giving him experience across varied hospitality environments.
He began his hospitality leadership career as Assistant Restaurant Manager at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield. This role marked an early step into management after developing his experience within hotel food and beverage operations.
Suvarna subsequently moved to W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, where he took on leadership responsibilities within the food and beverage function. His experience in Singapore added an international dimension to his career and broadened his exposure to luxury hospitality operations.
Leadership Experience Across International Luxury Properties
Before joining The St. Regis Atlanta, Suvarna most recently served as Food & Beverage Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. His tenure at the luxury resort provided further experience in managing food and beverage operations within a high-end resort environment.
Across his career, Suvarna has worked across India, Singapore and the United States, building experience in restaurant operations, food and beverage service and leadership. His progression through management positions has also included responsibilities related to service delivery and team development.
The combination of operational and leadership experience forms the background he brings to his new beverage-focused position in Atlanta.
Focus on Beverage Programming and Service Standards
Suvarna’s appointment places beverage programming at the centre of his responsibilities at The St. Regis Atlanta. He will work across cocktail, wine and non-alcoholic offerings while supporting the development of menus and beverage programming at the property.
Service standards will also form an important part of his role. Alongside the beverage offering itself, he will oversee the advancement of the beverage team, linking product development and programming with consistent service delivery.
His previous roles across Marriott International properties provide experience in coordinating food and beverage operations and developing teams within luxury hospitality settings.
Strengthening Beverage Leadership at The St. Regis Atlanta
The appointment adds an experienced hospitality professional to The St. Regis Atlanta’s food and beverage leadership structure. Suvarna’s career across three international markets has given him exposure to different operational environments, while his Marriott experience has included both restaurant and broader food and beverage management responsibilities.
As Director of Beverage, he will focus on developing the hotel’s beverage offerings and programming while overseeing service standards and team development. His experience across Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove and The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua provides a foundation for his new responsibilities at the Atlanta property.
