Robert Stanfield, Vice President of Food & Beverage

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

"I've always enjoyed teaching people to grow in the hospitality business and find it important to surround myself with people who have a true passion for the service business. At Gaylord Hotels, everyone has that passion."

Stanfield comes to Gaylord Palms with 14 years of experience in Food and Beverage. Most recently, he served as senior Food & Beverage director at the Grand Hyatt Washington (DC), with responsibilities at six other Hyatt F&B operations. His passion for quality was honed at several Hyatt Hotels, including Miami, Key West, Orlando and DC, having spent the last 11 years as F&B director.

Stanfield also worked in the Rooms division as executive housekeeper and also as a Rooms director. He attended Florida international University's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Robert grew up living in hotels with his family in Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, and multiple cities in the United States.

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