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“A HOTEL’S FOOD
AND BEVERAGE
DIVISION HAS A
BIG IMPACT ON
HOW SATISFIED
GUESTS ARE WITH
THE EXPERIENCE
AS A WHOLE.“

Depending on the business model, one can revenue in the F&B department, especially in business hotels like the
decide how to price a menu. A food cost JW Marriott Pune for various corporate events including weddings,
calculator can help create successful menus which is a dynamic section in F&B and is more physically demanding
and meals. It’s one of the most crucial aspects and creatively oriented, keeping in mind the hotel houses one of the
to concentrate on when setting up an F&B largest convention centres in Western India.
division. To suggest that F&B outlets are the star attraction for any hospitality
As an iconic hotel, JW Marriott Pune has brand is not an exaggeration. At JW Marriott Pune there is an emphasis
made a constant effort to grow and innovate to on providing exceptional ambience, tasteful cuisine, attractive décor and
meet the changing needs of our guests without intuitive guest service.
sacrificing our authenticity and charm as a Along with the in-house guests, a sizeable portion of the F&B revenue
legendary hotel that has withstood the test of comes from walk-in guests at the restaurants. I frequently hear from
time for more than a decade. Our catchphrases guests that one of the highlights of staying at our luxurious hotel is the
have been authenticity and innovation in the dining experiences and F&B offerings across the hotel.
crucial field of menu engineering. Our talented and expert team of chefs who curate gastronomic
Meeting and conference rooms together with experiences for us, nourish us, satisfy our palates and bring a smile on
ballrooms, which come under the banquets and our faces throughout the year is something I am really proud of.
conference section, are also major
contributors. They are a great source of The author is GM, JW Marriott Pune

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