Gabriel Rivera
Vice President of F&B Operations
- Role
- Vice President of F & B Operations at Aspen Hospitality
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gabriel Rivera
Results-driven hospitality executive with over 20+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, driving financial success and guest satisfaction within the luxury hospitality sector. Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and exceeding revenue and profit targets. Proven expertise in business development, team leadership, and strategic planning. Skilled in contract negotiations, quality management, and multi-unit management. A visionary leader with a focus on innovation and brand positioning. Core competencies include:• Strategic Business Development • Contract Negotiations • Quality Management • Team Leadership • Multi-Unit Management • Budgeting & Cost Management • Pre-Openings & Project Management • Culinary & F&B Excellence • Brand Partnerships • Event Design & Execution
Experience
Vice President of F & B Operations
Mar 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US
As Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations for Aspen Hospitality, the parent company of the iconic, The Little Nell and Limelight Hotels, I oversee the strategic direction, execution, and innovation of our culinary and beverage programs across all properties. I work closely with our talented teams to elevate guest experiences, drive operational excellence, and maintain the exceptional standards of service and quality that define our brands.
Skills
- Creative Concept Development
- Hospitality Industry
- Revenue Analysis
- Cuisine
- Opera
- Property Management Systems
- Leadership
- Tourism
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Restaurants
- F&B Management
- Culinary Skills
- Banquets
- Wine
- Banquet Operations
- Menu Costing
- Profit
- Customer Satisfaction
- Resorts
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Product Development
- Micros
- Quality Auditing
- Yield Management
- Guest Service Management
- Pre-Opening Experience
- Budgets
- Food
- Menu Engineering
- Cost Control
- Rooms Division
- Front Office
- Management
- F&B Operations
- Hospitality
- Catering
- Project Planning
- Pre-Opening
- Hospitality Management
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