Dennis Riley has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills
Mission Resort + Club, an MMI Hotel Group property, is proud to announce the appointment of Dennis Riley as Director of Food & Beverage. A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant and resort industry, Riley brings a proven record of excellence in operations, guest service, and team leadership to the storied resort.
Riley has been part of the MMI Hotel Group family since 2018, most recently serving as Director of Food & Beverage at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Prior to his tenure at The King and Prince, Riley held leadership positions at The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee; Casa Ybel Resort in Sanibel, Florida; and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in South Florida. His extensive background includes expertise in menu engineering, inventory management, employee development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across luxury and resort environments.
Riley will oversee all aspects of the resort's culinary outlets, including current enhancement projects that are already underway at Conquistador Bar & Restaurant (formerly La Margarita and El Conquistador restaurants) and the newly refreshed Grove House (formerly Nicker's Clubhouse), in addition to Conquistador Catering that services both resort and off-premise weddings, meetings, and special events.
Originally from Florida, Riley is pleased to be returning to the Sunshine State with his wife and daughter. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys cooking and playing tennis and is enthusiastic about building new connections in the Lake County community.
For more details on Mission Resort + Club and its dining outlets, or to book a stay, please visit missionresortandclub.com.
