– Nuno Rodrigues has been named Food & Beverage Director of The Statler, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading global third-party hotel operator.
Rodrigues is a perfect fit for The Statler with over 20 years of international hospitality experience and a focus on hotel food and beverage outlets. His most recent position was at Mayfair Hospitality Street Partners in Alpharetta, Georgia, where he was Vice President of Food and Beverage. Before that, he served as Food & Beverage Director at The Hamilton Alpharetta, another Curio Collection by Hilton hotel.
At The Statler, Rodrigues will direct all food and beverage operations to include managing and building concepts and staff training. The main goal is to increase revenue and service quality at The Statler’s four food and beverage outlets, Scout, Overeasy, Bourbon & Banter and Waterproof. Rodrigues describes his leadership style as a team player who values every staff member’s ideas – his favorite thing is seeing staff members grow and develop.
“Hospitality has been my passion since I was born. My Italian father was a pizza maker who taught me to cook well and serve well, and my goal at The Statler is to carry on that legacy,” Rodrigues said. “After spending 22 years working in hospitality in the U.S., I’m excited to work for Aimbridge Hospitality and lead the amazing venues at the iconic Statler.”
Rodrigues has also served as Director of Outlets at 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, where he implemented an outlet revenue strategy resulting in a 20% increase in revenue per available room and a 12% increase in overall hotel profitability. He was also Assistant General Manager at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Atlanta, bringing a truly well-rounded background to the new role.
“In Nuno, we’ve found the best person to direct our food and beverage operations, ensuring the highest quality restaurants and bars that will excite both hotel guests and locals from around DFW,” said Brett Krafft, General Manager of The Statler.
Rodrigues holds an MBA in financial business and hotel management from Lusíada University in Lisbon, Portugal, and is a certified food and beverage executive (CBFE) with a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
In his free time, Rodrigues enjoys spending time with his wife and three grown children, traveling, playing golf and tennis and watching European soccer.
About The Statler
The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s first modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, offering retro-forward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and four uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America; The Statler Residences is managed by Centurion American. The Statler was redeveloped and is owned by Centurion American. For more on The Statler please visit www.thestatlerdallas.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is the world’s leading global hospitality management company. A trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge delivers compelling results for hotel owners by leveraging proprietary data and insights as an authority in key markets and destinations, while creating exceptional guest experiences. Aimbridge continually strives to set the new standard in hospitality excellence, leading the industry into the future through a wealth of unmatched resources and best-in-class supplier agreements, while recruiting and developing top industry talent in all key verticals and geographies. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.
About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and follow Curio Collection by Hilton on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.