La Fonda Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Bilotti as director of food and beverage at La Fonda on the Plaza, the iconic hotel that sits on the historic city center in downtown Santa Fe. A veteran in the hospitality, food and beverage industries, Bilotti will oversee the AAA Four Diamond Property’s renowned culinary concepts as well as catering for onsite meetings and events and in-room dining.
The historic property boasts multiple dining outlets including La Plazuela, an elegant restaurant located on the hotel’s original 1920s patio serving contemporary New Mexican cuisine; La Fiesta Lounge, a casual Southwestern restaurant and bar known for its signature margaritas with nightly live music; and The Bell Tower Rooftop Bar, an open-air rooftop lounge featuring views of the mountains and sunset.
Over the course of his career, Bilotti has led culinary operations at high-end and casual restaurants, bars, nightclubs and caterers, and has held director-level roles at celebrated lodging concepts across the country including Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, The Resort at Squaw Creek in North Lake Tahoe, The Roosevelt New Orleans and more. Prior to joining the team at La Fonda, he served as director of food and beverage at Hawks Cay Resort, the largest resort in the Florida Keys, and as the general manager of restaurant operations at the renowned seaside dining destination, Morada Bay, in Islamorada, Fla.
A dynamic, passionate and creative leader, Bilotti will collaborate closely with executive chef Lane Warner and the hotel’s culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience rooted in local flavor and tradition. His focus areas include improving operational efficiency, refreshing menus to deepen the connection to seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, strengthening staff training, integrating development programs and introducing engaging new events that celebrate the city’s rich cultural and culinary heritage.
La Fonda on the Plaza is located at 110 E. San Francisco Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For more information, visit lafondasantafe.com.
