News for the Hospitality Executive |
RIO
GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Aug. 22, 2012) – Wyndham Rio Mar Beach
Resort & Spa
today announced the appointment of Ramon Carillo as the resort’s new
Executive
Chef. Having started as a cook sixteen years ago at Wyndham Rio Mar,
Carillo
serves up delectable epicurean creations for guests longing to escape
the
ordinary.
“As soon as he started manning vegetable preparation for guests more than sixteen years ago, we recognized his culinary talent and worked to advance him up the culinary ranks,” said General Manager Danny Williams. “Now as Executive Chef, we couldn’t be more excited for Ramon to showcase his love and creativity for food with our guests.” As Executive Chef at Wyndham Rio Mar, Carillo oversees all culinary programs at the resort. He is tasked with creating unique menus at each of the eight on-site eateries including Palio, La Estancia, Shimas, Marbella, Iguana’s Pub, Tiki Bar & Grill, Seabreeze and ERL. “I hope to bring even more diversity and surprise to the menus with the introduction of molecular cuisine,” said Ramon Carillo. “As in the culinary world, Wyndham Rio Mar’s cuisine will continue to evolve.” Carillo boasts culinary specialties in Caribbean, Asian and Italian cuisine. With his unerring grasp on flavors, he loves to create fusions from Caribbean seafood traditions such as Kung Po Lobster, a favorite dish to prepare. About Wyndham Rio Mar: Situated on 500 acres along a mile-long section of tropical beach adjacent to the Caribbean National Rain Forest of El Yunque and the Mameyes River. It features a 7,000-square-foot casino; two world-class, 18-hole golf courses; a 7,000-square-foot spa and fitness center; multiple lounges and entertainment venues; international tennis center; water sports center; and two beach-front pools. For more information on Wyndham Rio Mar, call (800) 4 RIO MAR or visit www.wyndhamriomar.com. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visiting www.wyndham.com. |
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