Experience

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  Guzman Hospitality Group

  • Yuma, Arizona, United States

  • Vice President of Operations

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Yuma, Arizona, United States

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  Hospitality Concepts of America, Inc.

  • CEO

    • Dec 2015 - Present

  • President

    • 1994 - Dec 2015

    The Consulting Firm of, Hospitality Concepts of America, Inc., was founded in 1994 as a consulting group assisting and supporting clients in the Hotel, Restaurant and Bar industry, specializing in Concept Design and Operations.Diversification in 1998 and expansion in 2002, HCAI now includes professional expertise in Manufacturing, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Dealer/Distributor purchasing as well as Concept design/development and operational consulting.Along with technical support staff, HCAI has engaged and completed full-serve client projects, nationally and internationally, on time and under budget.

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  Remco Industries International, Inc

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Vice President Operations, Corporate Executive Chef

    • 1991 - Present
    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Remco Industries International, Inc. delivers the most advanced patented, high quality, high production and high energy efficient infrared cooking ovens worldwide. We produce for all commercial and custom residential use. Our line includes Rotisseries, Pizza Ovens, Holding Cases, Wing Roasters and numerous custom designed combinations and specialty products.With over 44 years of experience in the food service field and in manufacturing, Our focus on equipment design is: versatility, reliability and easy-to-use. Our designs and patented process, effectively reduces all operational costs including labor and food costs.Visit Our Website at: REMCOUSA.com and be amazed.

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  The Guzman Hospitality Group

  • Director of Operations

    • Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

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  Guzman Hospitality Group

  • Yuma, Arizona, United States

  • General Manager

    • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Yuma, Arizona, United States

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  Creed's Seafood and Steaks

  • King Of Prissia, PA

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2019 - Oct 2020
    • King Of Prissia, PA

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  Phillips Seafood Restaurant, Souzai and Saki and Phillips Seafood Shack

  • Atlantic City, New Jersey

  • General Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Atlantic City, New Jersey

    Multi unit operation. Philips Seafood serving the freshest seafood available. Featuring surf and turf, crab, shrimp and seasonal fish. Souzai and Saki sets the trends with Sushi, sashimi and Saki. This location features the best view in the city.

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  DaVinci's

  • Collegeville, PA.

  • Director of Operations

    • Mar 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Collegeville, PA.

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  DMR Restaurant Corp.

  • Bordentown, New Jersey

  • Corporate Executive Chef

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Bordentown, New Jersey

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  Innovative Interior Inc.

  • Bordentown, New Jersey

  • Founding Partner

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 2013
    • Bordentown, New Jersey

    Architectural design group engaging clients in the hospitality industry.

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  Alstarz Bar and Grill

  • Bordentown, NJ

  • General Manager, Executive Chef, Operating Partner

    • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Bordentown, NJ

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  McCormick & Schmick's, William Douglas Steakhouse

  • Philadelphia, Pa, Cherry Hill , NJ

  • Operations Manager

    • 2008 - 2011
    • Philadelphia, Pa, Cherry Hill , NJ

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  The Cheesecake Factory

  • King of Prussia, PA, Edison, NJ

  • Senior Manager

    • Jun 2002 - Sep 2007
    • King of Prussia, PA, Edison, NJ

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  Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill / Dakota's

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • General Manager

    • Jul 1999 - May 2002
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    High energy Dance club and restaurant. Dakota's, operated by Dick, was a high power lunch restaurant

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  Jose Tejas

  • Fairfield, New Jersey, United States

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Jun 1999
    • Fairfield, New Jersey, United States

    Texas, Mexican and Cajun concept

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  The Ireland's Inn

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

  • Director of Food And Beverage

    • Oct 1995 - Dec 1996
    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    Resort Property in the beach

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  Shooter's International, Inc.

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL.

  • Director of Operations

    • 1990 - 1995
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    Shooter's Waterfront Cafe, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. was ranked the third highest grossing sales restaurant in the country, '91, '92 by the Restaurant Industry Annual Survey. Imagine, 14 Million on $4.95 Hamburgers and $2.50 Drinks. The success franchised 14 additional locations including San Juan, Porto Rico and Cancun, Mexico.

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  The Continental Companies

  • Miami, FL., Dallas, TX,, Dania, FL., Hollywood Beach, FL.

  • Director of Food and Beverage

    • 1985 - 1989
    • Miami, FL., Dallas, TX,, Dania, FL., Hollywood Beach, FL.

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  Commander's Palace

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Assistant General Manager

    • 1980 - 1984
    • New Orleans, Louisiana

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  Hyatt Regency Chicago

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Assistant Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Front Office Manager

    • 1978 - 1980
    • Chicago, Illinois

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  Holiday Inn

  • Cherry Hill, NJ, Newark, NJ, Falmouth, Mass., Shaker Hieghts, Ohio

  • Director of Food and Beverage, Resident Manager

    • Jun 1975 - Sep 1976
    • Cherry Hill, NJ, Newark, NJ, Falmouth, Mass., Shaker Hieghts, Ohio

    Under the direction of Laventhol and Horwath, Management Advisory Service Division, reorganized under remedial bankruptcy all aspects of hotel operations.