Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Marino as Viceroy Chicago’s new director of food & beverage. In his role, Marino will oversee the hotel’s food and beverage operations, including in-room dining, signature restaurant Somerset and new 18th-floor cocktail lounge, Pandan.
Marino boasts 20 years of global hospitality experience, during which he’s held key positions such as executive chef, culinary director, and director of food & beverage at renowned establishments across the United States.
He began his career taking on various positions in the kitchen, including executive chef, at a number of properties across the Midwest. In 2021, Marino returned to Chicago, taking on dual leadership roles as director of food & beverage and executive chef at Omni Chicago Hotel.
He comes to Viceroy Chicago most recently from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, where he spearheaded the launch of three innovative dining concepts and contributed to the property’s MICHELIN Key recognition.
Marino joins Executive Chef Verlord Laguatan in overseeing all food and beverage outlets at Viceroy Chicago.
