Emiliano Andres Di Franca has been appointed food and beverage operations manager of Rosewood Washington, D.C., the luxurious urban retreat located in the heart of Georgetown. In his new role, Di Franca will oversee all aspects of Rosewood Washington, D.C.’s food and beverage services, including operations at the hotel’s sophisticated neighborhood restaurant, The Grill Room, and chic cocktail lounge, The Rye Bar. Located in one of Washington, D.C.’s most charming neighborhoods, the 49-room property is situated alongside the C&O Canal with many of the city’s most coveted cultural attractions nearby.
Di Franca brings over 12 years of experience in the industry to his new position. Prior to joining Rosewood, Di Franca served as the general manager of the SLS Brickell’s Fi’lia by Michael Schwartz in Miami, Florida, where he was part of the restaurant’s pre-opening and opening team and helped with the development of the establishment’s menus and beverage program. Prior to this role, Di Franca held a number of positions at the Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, including director of outlets and events manager, and at various Hyatt properties in Paris, Washington, D.C., and Argentina.
Di Franca holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from Ecole pour L’Hotellerie La Suisse in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, Di Franca received a Mixologist Diploma from the Professional Bartending School in Arlington, Virginia and a specialization in Food & Beverage Management from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association in Chicago, Illinois.
