Pablo Rodriguez

Senior Director of Catering & Athletic Concessions @ Compass Group | MBA, Sports Marketing

Miami, Florida, United States

About

As a Senior Executive in Catering, Concessions, and Hospitality Operations, I specialize in re‑inventing the on‑campus catering experience through elevated culinary concepts, innovative event design, and a deep commitment to service excellence. With more than 15 years of leadership across higher education, athletics, and large‑scale hospitality environments, I’ve built a reputation for transforming underperforming programs into high‑impact, high‑revenue operations that consistently exceed expectations. I lead with a blend of strategic vision, operational precision, and people‑centric leadership, ensuring every guest experience delivers emotional connection, culinary excellence, and premium value. My approach centers on building strong relationships with campus leadership, athletics departments, and community partners while driving operational systems that scale. What sets me apart is my ability to develop teams. I invest heavily in talent development and coaching, elevating leadership capability across all levels and creating cultures of high engagement, accountability, and guest‑first excellence. Core strengths include: • Hospitality Experience Innovation • Large‑Scale Catering & Event Execution • Financial Oversight & P&L Leadership • Corporate Training & Team Development • Athletics & VIP Hospitality Programs • Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management • Operational Transformation & Process Standardization My mission is simple: deliver unforgettable catering and hospitality experiences that elevate institutions, inspire teams, and consistently exceed guest expectations.

Experience

  • Senior Director of Catering & Athletic Concessions- Florida Atlantic University at Compass Group
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Catering Director – Florida A&M University at Metz Culinary Management
    Jun 2015 - May 2018 · 3 yrs

  • Compass Group (On-site)
    • Catering Manager- Barry University
      Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Event / Catering / Sales Manager - University of Texas
      Feb 2012 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr

  • Brand Assistant - Pepsi / 7 Up at Pepsi Beverages Company
    Jan 1997 - Mar 2001 · 4 yrs 3 mos