Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield has announced the appointment of Flavius Chettiar as its new Director of Operations
A seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience across leading luxury hotel brands, he brings extensive expertise in food and beverage strategy, large-scale operations management, and team leadership.
In his new role at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, Flavius will oversee hotel operations, ensuring seamless coordination across departments and strengthening service excellence benchmarks. He will be driving strategic growth initiatives aligned with the brand’s standards.
Prior to this role, Flavius served as Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, where he was responsible for driving departmental profitability, enhancing guest satisfaction scores, and introducing new dining concepts across multiple outlets. His leadership portfolio included overseeing signature outlets such as Seasonal Tastes, Prego & Pronto, Eighteen Lounge, Kangan, along with in-room dining, and banqueting operations.
He previously held the position of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, managing operations at the 350-room flagship property. His earlier stint at the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts at Trident Bandra Kurla saw him progress through multiple leadership roles including Food & Beverage Service Manager and Banquet Manager, while his experience at The Oberoi Marrakech involved assisting with the hotel’s pre-opening operations, where he was instrumental in setting up F&B systems and training teams in alignment with brand standards.
An alumnus of the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Flavius Chettiar has consistently demonstrated strong operational acumen, commercial focus, and a commitment to elevating guest experiences. His track record includes achieving high mystery audit scores, driving award-winning dining concepts, and fostering high-performance teams.
“I am delighted to take on the role of Director of Operations at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield”, said Flavius Chettiar. “The property has built a strong reputation for service excellence and contemporary hospitality in a dynamic market like Bengaluru. I look forward to working closely with the talented team to further enhance operational efficiency, elevate guest experiences, and drive sustained growth in alignment with Marriott International’s global standards. Together, we aim to create memorable experiences that resonate with both our business and leisure guests.”
Expressing his enthusiasm about the new addition to the leadership team, Vivek Sharma, General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, said, “We are pleased to welcome Flavius to the leadership team at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield. His extensive experience across luxury hospitality brands, coupled with his strong operational and commercial expertise, makes him a valuable addition to our team. Flavius brings a deep understanding of food and beverage strategy, large-scale operations, and guest engagement. We are confident that under his leadership, the hotel will continue to strengthen its market positioning and deliver exceptional experiences to our guests”.
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