Matthew Bejarano has been appointed director of food & beverage at Hyatt House Tampa Downtown and Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown, bringing more than 15 years of hotel operations and food and beverage leadership experience to the dual-property role.
Background Bejarano most recently spent two years as dual site community manager and transitions coordinator at Bryten Real Estate Partners, where he managed multi-property operations across a 12-state portfolio and oversaw due diligence, acquisitions, and dispositions. Prior to that role, he served as assistant general manager at Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown and Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown, and held assistant director of operations at Hyatt Regency Miami. His earlier career includes food & beverage leadership positions at The Westin Phoenix Downtown, Le Meridien New Orleans, and The Umstead Hotel & Spa.
Focus Areas Throughout his career, Bejarano has focused on developing high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and executing elevated guest experiences—priorities that the two Tampa properties identified as central to their F&B strategy.
Why It Matters
The appointment reflects a continued emphasis by major hotel operators on dedicated F&B leadership to drive guest satisfaction and operational performance in competitive urban markets. Tampa's downtown hospitality sector continues to attract significant investment and talent.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
