Robert Micheli has had a long and exciting history in the entertainment and hospitality industry. Moving from California to New York Robert found his home in the Hotel Food and Beverage Family. Opening and overseeing WestHouse Hotel and later managing The Park Central Robert developed a distinctive style combining his years in entertainment and good fortune to have traveled around the world. While in New York Robert was accountable for VIP services, restaurant operations, new Food and Beverage programming, and creating entertainment experiences. It was Robert’s passion for the theatre and love of an excellent dining experience that propelled him quickly in the industry, and brought Robert to a new culture and opportunities.

In Florida Robert was excited to lead programming with independent and branded hotels continuing to provide new and exciting experiences involving entertainment and brining value to the properties. Eventually joining the SBE family at the SLS South Beach as GM
of Katsuya, Robert was able to bring all his experience to the table creating new daily activations, collaborated with local Arts colleges, and celebrated the Miami Music culture in his restaurant. Robert found a fantastic balance between giving back to the entertainment community and honoring traditional dining experience while still bringing life and joy to his guests.

Using the restaurant as a stage, and being able to create and reinvent is what keeps Robert going. The freedom and flexibility to create lasting memories for Team Members or Guests is what excites, inspires, and motivates Robert to keep pushing boundaries. Having the opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, and be part of thriving businesses makes every moment in the hospitality world a joy.