GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA (July 10, 2018) – Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Pedro Villalobos as Food and Beverage Manager. The luxurious eco-retreat is located in the 1,400-acre private residential and resort community of Peninsula Papagayo, a lush, tropical wilderness community in Costa Rica surrounded by sapphire waters. Villalobos will lead the resort’s food and beverage team at the award-winning property which operates multiple dining outlets including OSTRA, Chao Pescao, Rio Bhongo and the Andaz Beach House.
“I am looking forward to working with the team at Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo to further elevate the resort’s food and beverage experience and deliver the most outstanding service to our guests,” said Villalobos. “Being very familiar with the Latin culture, growing up in Brazil and most recently working in Mexico, I am looking forward to bringing the local culture and Costa Rican flare throughout our four dining outlets, each providing guests a unique and splendid dining experience.”
Villalobos brings an impressive roster of hospitality and culinary experience from around the world to his new position at Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo. Discovering his passion for hospitality and culinary arts early on, Villalobos started his career working at a hotel front desk in his home city of São Paulo, Brazil. After moving to Mexico, Villalobos worked for three years as the Restaurant Manager and later as the Food & Beverage Assistant Director for the St. Regis Punta Mita where he helped open two restaurants and supported the success of large-scale events. Prior to joining the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo team, Villalobos started his journey with Hyatt serving as the Food & Beverage Assistant Director on the opening team for Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya.
Villalobos attended Centro Universitário Senac, a Hotel Administration University in São Paulo. In his spare time, Villalobos enjoys whether surfing or diving, something he does since he was very young. He also love being with friends, cooking, and as a good Brazilian whenever possible he make the famous "churrasco brasileiro".
