Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with 112 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, today announced the appointment of Miguel Silva as Corporate Director of Food & Beverage (F&B). As the group continues to drive its tenacious expansion plans, F&B remains at the heart of its operations and a key focal point moving forward.
As Corporate Director, Silva will be responsible for further enhancing the company’s food and beverage (F&B) portfolio in the region, delivering on the Rotana promise of ‘Treasured Time’ and offering guests exquisite and diverse culinary experiences. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the F&B industry, specifically in independent operations, Silva takes charge of engaging with the team to innovate and develop new F&B concepts, maintaining Rotana’s position as one of the leading hotel groups in the region.
Commenting on the announcement, Jarrett Beaulieu, Corporate Vice President Food & Beverage of Rotana, said: “Silva’s appointment represents our continued efforts to provide our guests with memorable experiences across our F&B venues. His extensive experience in the food & beverage industry will bring about an even more diverse offerings, exciting companywide promotions and a fresh approach to team training and service delivery.
A seasoned F&B professional with 18 years of experience in the industry, Silva boasts an extensive list of credentials including corporate F&B roles at internationally renowned hospitality groups including Hilton Hotels and Marriott International. Most recently, he served as Director of Food and Beverage at Grosvenor House, and previously, at the Waldorf Astoria A Portuguese national, Silva also held positions at leading hospitality groups in the United Kingdom and Portugal.
Silva added: “I am excited to join Rotana – a brand renowned for its extensive and superlative F&B portfolio. With over 200 unique venues, Rotana has proved to be a leader in the F&B industry with many restaurants conceptualised and created by the group itself and I look forward to working on new concepts and projects continuing the brand’s promise of delivering outstanding service.”
