One&Only Palmilla Names George Sotelo Resident Manager
LOS CABOS, Mexico, October 19, 2005. One&Only Palmilla has announced the appointment of George Sotelo as Resident Manager of the award-winning luxury resort located in Los Cabos, Mexico. As Resident Manager, Mr. Sotelo will be working closely with renowned Managing Director and Regional Vice President, Edward Steiner, to oversee all operations of the resort including the 172 luxurious rooms and suites, three restaurants, including C, created by the legendary Charlie Trotter, the One&Only Spa, the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, a new high-tech executive conference center and more. Mr. Sotelo served as One&Only Palmilla's Director of Food and Beverage prior to his appointment as Resident Manager.
Edward Steiner commented, "As a member of One&Only Palmilla's pre-opening team, George's dedication to service, detail and quality were clearly evident. He was an enormous success as the resort's Director of Food and Beverage, helping our restaurants to win numerous awards and accolades. I am looking forward to see what he will now achieve as Resident Manager of our extraordinary property."
Prior to his time at One&Only Palmilla, Sotelo's nearly twenty-year career has taken him from New York City's four-star Le Bernardin restaurant, to luxury resorts and hotels located in New York, Miami and beyond. Sotelo studied at Florida International University where he received a BA in Hospitality Management.
"I have enjoyed the challenge of being the resort's Director of Food & Beverage. I am looking forward to contributing to the continuous success of One&Only Palmilla," stated Sotelo.
George Sotelo replaces former One&Only Palmilla Resident Manager Andre Boersma, who was appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of One&Only Ocean Club in Paradise Island, The Bahamas.
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