Samrat Chakraborty, Assistant Restaurant Manager of Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur, Nominated for Restaurant Manager Award 2026

Samrat Chakraborty, Assistant Restaurant Manager at Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur in Rajasthan, has been nominated for the Restaurant Manager Award 2026, according to a 2026 announcement. The nomination recognises his role in managing restaurant, bar and banquet operations, as well as overseeing team performance and guest service delivery at the property.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Chakraborty’s current position at Fairfield by Marriott Jodhpur, where he has been serving since August 2025. He is responsible for managing operations at KAVA restaurant, which includes a 130-cover dining space, a 45-cover bar, room service operations and an 8,000 sq. ft. banquet facility.

According to available information, he leads a team of approximately 45 staff and oversees daily service execution and operational coordination.

Operational Responsibilities

Chakraborty manages day-to-day food and beverage operations, including restaurant service, in-room dining and banquet functions. His responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting departmental meetings and ensuring adherence to service procedures.

He also oversees beverage operations, inventory control and vendor coordination, while ensuring compliance with health, hygiene and safety standards across outlets.

Financial and Administrative Functions

His role includes monitoring financial performance through daily revenue tracking, cost control measures and profit and loss oversight. He prepares operational reports such as budget forecasts, guest tracking data and business analysis reports, according to available records.

He is also responsible for menu engineering, procurement processes and maintaining vendor relationships to support operational efficiency.

Previous Experience

Prior to his current role, Chakraborty worked as Food and Beverage Executive at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal from July 2023 to August 2025, where he managed restaurant and bar operations and supervised outlet teams. He also handled reporting systems, staff scheduling and guest feedback processes.

Earlier roles include bartender at the same property between 2022 and 2023 and Food and Beverage Team Leader at Fairfield by Marriott Rajajinagar Bengaluru from 2021 to 2022, where he was involved in banquet, bar and in-room dining operations.

Career Background and Training

Chakraborty has over seven years of experience in the hospitality sector, with exposure to restaurant, banquet and bar operations. He began his career as a Guest Service Associate at Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Rajajinagar in 2019.

He holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Himalayan University and completed industrial training at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, according to available records. The Restaurant Manager Award 2026 process is currently ongoing, with nominees under evaluation.