
Ajay Jawahar Sharma has over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked with some of the finest luxury hotel brands in India, including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Intercontinental Hotels Group and now Marriott International.
INDIA – W Hotels announces the promotion of Ajay Jawahar Sharma to Executive Assistant Manager (Beverage & Food) at W Goa. Ajay has been with W Goa for nearly 5 years, having previously carried the role of Director of Beverage & Food at W Goa. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s beverage and food operations including spearheading innovation across W Goa’s dining destinations such as The Kitchen Table, Spice Traders, WooBar, Sylvia and RockPool.
Ajay has over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked with some of the finest luxury hotel brands in India, including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Intercontinental Hotels Group and now Marriott International.
During his tenure at W Goa, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and has been instrumental in driving the hotel’s F&B business to new heights. He has also played a key role in developing new concepts and menus for the hotel’s restaurants and bars. He is accredited to have launched Sylvia – W Goa’s premier award-winning gin bar that is home to the best gin & gin cocktails from all over the world.
Speaking of his journey with W Goa so far and the new role which he is set to embark on, Ajay said, “As an EAM, I am committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue growth, and leading my team to success.”
Ajay has won numerous awards & accolades for both the W brand and himself, most notably: Asia Pacific – Leadership Excellence – Most Improved Retention 2018; Asia Pacific – Leadership Excellence – Financial Performance 2018; Asia Pacific – Best Year on Year Restaurants and Bars Revenue Growth 2018; Asia Pacific- INCA Open Air Bar of the Year- Rockpool- 2019; F&B Manager of the Year (West) at BW HOTELIER Indian Hospitality Summit and Awards 2022.
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