Grand Mercure Bangalore Appoints Nilesh Kumar As Food & Beverage Manager

Bengaluru, Septembre 2025 -Grand Mercure Bangalore is pleased to announce the appointment of Nilesh Kumar as the new Food & Beverage Manager, strengthening the hotel’s leadership team with his extensive expertise in luxury hospitality and guest experience management.

With over a decade of experience across India’s finest hotels, Nilesh brings a proven track record of driving operational excellence, enhancing guest satisfaction, and leading high-performing teams. He joins Grand Mercure Bangalore from Renaissance Bengaluru Racecourse Hotel, where he served as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, spearheading daily operations across multiple F&B outlets, optimizing profitability, and elevating service standards.

Nilesh’s career journey includes impactful tenures at Taj West End, Sheraton Grand Whitefield, and The Oberoi, Bengaluru, where he consistently delivered exceptional guest experiences, implemented innovative service enhancements, and managed successful pre-openings. His leadership style blends operational discipline with a deep passion for hospitality, making him an invaluable addition to the team.

“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.”

Parag Shah, The General Manager, Grand Mercure Bangalore

Nilesh Kumar holds a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management from Punjab Technical University and has been recognized for his ability to reimagine F&B operations while maintaining a strong focus on staff training, guest engagement, and profitability.

With his appointment, Grand Mercure Bangalore reaffirms its commitment to curating exceptional dining experiences that blend tradition, innovation, and heartfelt hospitality.