Courtyard by Marriott Madurai Appoints Chef Suresh Krishnaswamy as Executive Sous Chef

Madurai, Tamil Nadu 

Courtyard by Marriott Madurai is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Suresh Krishnaswamy as Executive Sous Chef, strengthening the hotel’s culinary leadership and reaffirming its commitment to delivering elevated dining experiences rooted in authenticity and excellence.

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Chef Suresh Krishnaswamy brings a wealth of expertise shaped across some of India’s most celebrated hospitality brands, including The Leela Palace Kempinski, Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, GRT Grand, Accord Metropolitan, and Holiday Inn Salem. A specialist in South Indian cuisine, his culinary philosophy is grounded in regional integrity, refined technique, and contemporary presentation.

Renowned for curating immersive and high-impact food festivals, Chef Suresh has led acclaimed showcases such as Chettinad, Kongunadu, Nagercoil, Kerala, Coorg, Mangalorean, Seafood and Tri-Golden Food Festivals, along with an international culinary representation at the Indian Food Festival in Busan, South Korea. His repertoire reflects a seamless blend of tradition, innovation, and guest-centric storytelling.

A strategic leader with strong operational acumen, Chef Suresh is known for driving food cost efficiencies, maintaining stringent HACCP and FSSAI standards, executing large-scale themed gala dinners, celebrity catering, TNPL outdoor events, and high-volume festive productions. His experience in pre-opening projects, bulk operations, and team development underscores his ability to scale excellence while maintaining precision.

An award-winning professional and a certified trainer, Chef Suresh is deeply committed to talent development, culinary mentorship and consistent quality leadership, making him a valuable addition to the Courtyard by Marriott Madurai kitchen brigade.

“For me, food is emotion and responsibility. I am excited to bring the richness of regional Indian flavours to Madurai and create experiences that are honest, soulful, and unforgettable.”

Chef Suresh Krishnaswamy

As he joins the team in Madurai, Courtyard by Marriott looks forward to crafting elevated dining narratives, celebrating regional heritage, and setting new benchmarks of culinary excellence under his leadership.