Roberto Alicea has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hyatt Regency Chicago, the Windy City's largest hotel and a premier urban destination, is pleased to announce a strategic appointment to its executive team. Following the retirement of long-standing General Manager Patrick Donelly, who concludes his 39-year tenure with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Roberto Alicea has been appointed Hotel Manager.
Roberto Alicea embodies the spirit of growth and opportunity within Hyatt, marking a 33-year career that reflects remarkable talent and mentorship. Discovered through Hyatt's community outreach program, Alicea began as a cook and quickly ascended the culinary ranks, becoming Hyatt's youngest Executive Chef at 22 and later its youngest Corporate Executive Chef at 29. His leadership in food and beverage operations spanned iconic brands including Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt, Andaz, and Hyatt Resorts across the U.S., Hawaii, Canada, and the Caribbean. As Hotel Manager, Alicea returns to champion his principles of hospitality, mentorship, and people-first leadership—values deeply rooted in his family and the Hyatt culture.
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