Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Appoints Luis Rios as Director of Restaurants & Bars

MIAMI (NOVEMBER 18, 2024) – Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, a recently renovated beachfront oasis in the heart of South Beach, is excited to announce the appointment of Luis Rios as its new Director of Restaurants & Bars. With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Rios brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and a deep commitment to elevating guest experiences. He will oversee the hotel’s dining and beverage operations, including the recently reimagined signature restaurant, The Social Club, and outdoor restaurant and bar, High Tide Beach Bar & Grill.

“We’re excited to welcome Luis to the team at Kimpton Surfcomber,” said Mohan Koka, General Manager of Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel. “Luis’s diverse experience and his genuine passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences will be an incredible asset as we continue to enhance our restaurant and bars offerings. His leadership style, combined with his deep understanding of hospitality, is the perfect fit for our team and will undoubtedly take our guest experiences to the next level.”

Rios joins Kimpton Surfcomber from The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., where he served as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. His career spans prestigious establishments, including the Waldorf Astoria and The Ritz-Carlton, with notable achievements in operations, team leadership, and guest satisfaction. Throughout his career, Rios has been recognized for creating memorable dining experiences, including several accolades for the Bull & Bear restaurant in Orlando, where he served as General Manager.

A native of Philadelphia with strong ties to Puerto Rico, Rios is excited to return to a tropical setting and bring his extensive experience in food and beverage operations to Miami Beach. Known for his energetic leadership style, Rios thrives in motivating teams to perform at their best while consistently exceeding guest expectations.

With his extensive experience in managing large teams and driving operational success, Rios is set to elevate Kimpton Surfcomber’s already vibrant culinary and beverage offerings. The hotel’s dining venues, including the recently reimagined The Social Club and the lively High Tide Beach Bar & Grill, offer something for every occasion. At The Social Club, Executive Chef Gastón Sanchez brings his inventive flair to an elevated South of France-inspired menu, where each dish is a creative take on classic flavors. With a brand-new bar, enhanced menu, and innovative cocktails, it’s the perfect setting for an upscale dining experience. Meanwhile, High Tide Beach Bar & Grill offers a more relaxed atmosphere with fresh Florida flavors and a South American twist, from mahi tacos to tropical cocktails. Together, these spaces deliver a dynamic and unforgettable culinary journey in the heart of South Beach.

For more information about Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, please visit surfcomber.com.

ABOUT KIMPTON SURFCOMBER HOTEL

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Surfcomber sits on the Atlantic Ocean’s edge along 200 feet of oceanfront property in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District on historic Collins Avenue. With direct beach access in this fashionable destination, the fully renovated hotel offers visitors a distinctively relaxed, yet worldly guest experience, within a “backyard bliss” design-driven environment. At Surfcomber, guests will enjoy the perfect quartet of sun, surf, sand and social.

ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton now operates more than 60 hotels and 75 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, Caribbean and Greater China. Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests, offering inspiring design to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.