Mexico’sRosewood San Miguel de Allende has announced the appointment of Paul Sykes as the property’s new director of food and beverage. In this role, Sykes will oversee all food and beverage initiatives at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende and its restaurants and bars, including 1826 Restaurant and Tequila Bar and Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar.
Sykes joins Rosewood San Miguel de Allende with an impressive background in the food and beverage industry. In his most recent role, he served as food and beverage service manager at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Prior to Banyan Tree, Paul worked for five years at Karisma Hotels & Resorts, where he held several roles including food & beverage manager, maître d’ and sommelier.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to the team at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende,” said Alfredo Renteria, managing director of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. “Given Paul’s extensive experience and knowledge, as well as his passion for gastronomy, we are confident he will be a great addition to the Rosewood family.”
Sykes is a certified sommelier by the Mexican Association of Sommeliers and is a graduate of Brooke Weston City Technology College in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Tourism Management from the University of Derby Buxton Campus, also located in the United Kingdom.
