Andaz London appoints new director of food and beverage
Suner will also work closely with the events department, coordinating F&B services for all “necessary” functions held in the hotel’s diverse range of event spaces
Hyatt’s Andaz London Liverpool Street has welcomed Kerem Suner as director of F&B, responsible for all five of the lifestyle hotel’s dining outlets.
Suner joins Andaz London with over 30 years industry experience, having most recently held the position of director of F&B at Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, since 2018.
He also held several other director roles at Hakkasan and Harvey Nichols Istanbul, and has opened his own restaurants.
In his new role, Suner will manage the hotel’s five food and beverage locations, including Rake’s Café Bar, Eastway Brasserie, Miyako, Lady Abercorn’s Pub and Kitchen.
He will be responsible for the strategic planning of menus and costs across all sites, alongside ensuring proper adherence to quality and hygiene standards.
Suner will also work closely with the events department, coordinating F&B services for all “necessary” functions held in the hotel’s diverse range of event spaces.
Suner said: “My goal is to truly connect with both customers and colleagues through meaningful, unscripted interaction, blending in seamlessly with the luxury hotel’s core values. I want to bring a high standard of quality to my role at the hotel, all while not compromising fun in the process.
“Hospitality is truly my passion. Making guests happy gives me a world of satisfaction and reminds me why I keep climbing the ladder to work in great establishments like Andaz London. I believe in having fun while working hard and it is my firm belief that a friendly team work environment contributes to success.”
Mario Flanagan, general manager at Andaz London, added: “Kerem is an absolute delight to have on the team. Our whole F&B department and guests will strongly feel the positive impact of his introduction, and we look forward to seeing what he brings to the quite literal ‘table’!”
