Marriott Marquis Houston, the city’s premier downtown hotel, announces Paul Peddle as its new Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Peddle will oversee the hotel’s five signature dining outlets, including Xochi by James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega, and Biggio’s, the MLB legend-owned sports bar just steps from Daikan Park. He will also lead the hotel’s extensive meetings and events culinary program, managing 52 banquet facilities across the 1,000-room property.
Peddle brings over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience with a strong background in culinary operations, beverage innovation, and guest engagement. Most recently, he served as Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, overseeing multiple dining outlets, in-room dining, pool operations, and banquet services, while driving record beverage revenues and introducing creative menu concepts. He has also led property-wide initiatives in menu optimization, beverage programs, and event activations, improving forecasting, labor planning, and overall profitability.
Originally from Newfoundland, Canada, Peddle has spent his career shaping standout dining experiences and empowering the next generation of hospitality professionals. He has led initiatives that blend operational excellence with people development—introducing culinary development programs, large-scale event activations, and profitability improvements, all while building coaching frameworks that strengthen retention, engagement, and leadership succession across teams.
