Caneale Mills has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Luminary Hotel & Co.

With nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, Mills joins Luminary Hotel & Co. from the ChampionsGate Country Club in Davenport, Florida, where she served as General Manager. She has previously held roles in the robust Orlando market, including Restaurant Manager at JW Marriott Grande Lakes, and Director of Restaurants at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Mills also served as Director of Food & Beverage at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra from 2014 to 2020, where she made significant contributions to the hotel's culinary excellence. Mills has also been running her own consulting business since 2021, showcasing her dedication to the food and beverage industry. As Director of Food & Beverage at Luminary, Mills will guide the success of all dining outlets and the complex banquet team, working closely with Chef Pankrath.