Luciano Sperduto has been appointed as Director of Food And Beverage at Caribe Royale Orlando
Orlando's only AAA Four Diamond all-suite convention resort, Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, has named Luciano Sperduto as its Director of Food & Beverage to oversee culinary operations, banquets operations, menu development, elevated service standards and all dining experiences across the newly reimagined property. With an impressive culinary track record in the Orlando market, Sperduto will work in partnership with Caribe Royale's executive chef and other culinary leadership to shape the future of the resort's stand-out restaurants.
Sperduto's passion for food stems from his Italian roots and rich memories of making wine and tomato sauce with his family. He graduated from the School of Hospitality, Boston University, in 2001 and began his career at the Sheraton Boston. He then moved to the Sheraton Newton and opened Our Lucaya Grand Bahama Island and The Westin Charlotte. Following his time there, he relocated to Orlando where he assumed the role of opening Restaurant Manager of Todd English's bluezoo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and steadily advanced to General Manager, Director of Restaurants, and Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. For the past five years, Sperduto was the Director of Food & Beverage for Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin, and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. His leadership was instrumental in enhancing guest experiences and developing initiatives such as a Food and Beverage Internship Program, which launched in 2012. An innovator in the culinary space, Sperduto helped create the Swan & Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, which has enjoyed 15 years of success. He is a Certified Sommelier and holds the coveted Beverage Alcohol Resource certification for spirits.
Luciano Sperduto is an alumnus of Boston University School of Hospitality Administration – Class of 2001.