08.06.26

Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Retirement of Senior Director and Corporate Chef Mark Weber

MILWAUKEE, August 6, 2026… Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced that Mark Weber, senior director and corporate chef, will retire on October 9, 2026, after 21 years with the company. 

“Mark’s impact on Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Milwaukee’s culinary community has been extraordinary,” said John Wise, vice president of food and beverage at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Over his 21-year tenure, his creativity, passion and commitment to excellence helped shape our culinary reputation and elevate the guest experience across our portfolio. His leadership, mentorship, and contributions have left a lasting impact on our organization. We are grateful for his many years of service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.” 

Weber joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2005 as food and beverage director at The Pfister Hotel and played a key role in launching the iconic Mason Street Grill. As the restaurant’s founding chef and one of the creative forces behind the concept, he helped establish Mason Street Grill as a Milwaukee institution and a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene. Weber continued to advance at Marcus Hotels & Resorts before being named senior director and corporate chef, providing culinary leadership across the company’s portfolio of more than 40 signature restaurants, bars, and lounges. Throughout his career at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Weber earned widespread recognition for his global culinary expertise and the memorable guest experiences he delivered. 

In recognition of his retirement and Mason Street Grill’s 20th anniversary, there will be two special dinners in September celebrating both Weber’s and the restaurant’s culinary impact. The Best of Chef Mark Weber Dinner on September 3 will feature signature dishes inspired by highlights from his distinguished career. The celebration continues with the Legacy Menu Dinner on September 10, where Weber and the Mason Street Grill team will recreate guest-favorite dishes from the restaurant’s past 20 years of quality and excellence. 

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts  

Marcus Hotels & Resorts own and/or manage 17 hotels, resorts, and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development, and product repositioning. This includes unique food and beverage concepts, developed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, such as Mason Street Grill®, The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails, Milwaukee ChopHouse®, Miller Time® Pub & Grill, and SafeHouse® Restaurant. For more information, please visit: http://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.