TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA (November 29, 2022) – Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort, in Tampa Bay announces the appointment of Gilbert Bolivar as Director of Food and Beverage. In this role, he will oversee the operations of the expansive resort’s food and beverage outlets including Packard’s Steakhouse, Market Salamander Grille, Turnberry Pub, The Grill at Loch Ness, and Fairways Coffee Bar. In addition, he will oversee the resort’s extensive banquet operations.
A seasoned hospitality professional, Bolivar has more than two decades of leadership experience in the development of opening and operating hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos and more. A Miami native, he started his career at Mangos Tropical Café in South Beach – eventually working for Kimpton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Hilton, Caesars Entertainment, and the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. He has also overseen the food and beverage operations for Universal Studios Florida – one of the largest theme parks in the U.S.
Prior to joining Innisbrook, Mr. Bolivar served as Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations in the senior living sector overseeing 19 luxury properties located in Virginia and Florida. He earned a master’s in hospitality management from Cornell University and sits on the board of the Florida Senior Living Association as the hospitality chair.
“We are confident, with Gilbert’s vast experience, that he will have an immediate impact on our food and beverage experience, “said Mike Williams, Managing Director at Innisbrook Resort. “We look forward to seeing how he inspires the team and enhances our guest experience as we head into 2023.”
One of the most iconic resorts in the United States, Innisbrook is located on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills in the Tampa Bay area. The resort features 72 holes of championship golf, over 300 recently renovated guest suites and rooms, four restaurants and three bars, 11 tennis courts, a Salamander Spa with 12 treatment rooms, six heated swimming pool complexes, and three conference halls with 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Recognized for its famed Copperhead Course, the resort annually hosts the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship.
For more information on Innisbrook, visit www.innisbrookresort.com or call 1-888-794-8627.
