Swissôtel Kolkata, a part of the Accor Group, has appointed Abhishek Kar as the new director of food and beverages. He will oversee the food and beverage operations at the property.
Bringing over 12 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, he has received multiple accolades along the way and gained valuable experience at some of the most prominent hotels in India.
Prior to his association with Swissôtel Kolkata, Kar served as a director of food and beverages at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Bengaluru.
He started his career at Taj Palace and Resorts, Kolkata in 2007, and after six years, he moved to Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Golflinks. Post that, he moved on to The Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts, Bangalore.
Commenting on the appointment, Jameson Solomon, general manager, Swissôtel Kolkata, said “We are excited to have such a talented individual join our team at Swissôtel Kolkata. He not only brings years of expertise, but a passion for the industry. We are confident he will continue our tradition of contributing to the growth of the organisation with his innate organisation skills.”
Kar idolises Elon Musk and loves reading books, travelling and binge-watching in his leisure time.