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Jon Young

Managing Partner at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Volo Restaurant Wine Bar</span>
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Seasoned restaurant management expert with 23 years of experience.
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Greater Chicago Area, US
Skills
  • Restaurants
  • Food
  • Restaurant Management
  • Management
  • Wine
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Jon Young is a seasoned restaurant management professional with 23 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. He has held various leadership positions, including Managing Partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar and President at Dine & Drink, Inc. Young has also co-founded and managed several restaurants, including Kitsch'n On Roscoe and Paramount Room. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Drake University.

Experience

  • Volo Restaurant Wine Bar
    • Chicago, Illinois USA
    • Managing Partner
      • Apr 2005 - Present
      • Chicago, Illinois USA
  • Dine & Drink, Inc.
    • Chicago, Illinois USA
    • President
      • Sep 2007 - Dec 2021
      • Chicago, Illinois USA

      As the President of Dine & Drink, Inc., a Chicago-based restaurant management and development group, I spearheaded the strategic planning, execution, and supervision of all company operations.

  • Kitsch'n On Roscoe
    • Chicago, Illinois USA
    • Co-Founder / Managing Partner
      • Sep 1998 - Dec 2021
      • Chicago, Illinois USA
  • Paramount Room
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Managing Partner
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2017
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA

      An iconic Chicago food & drink destination, Paramount Room (2007-2017) was a 5-time consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, and Michelin Guide Recommended spot in the West Loop that enjoyed a devoted following of locals, visitors, and industry professionals.

  • Rosebud Restaurants
    • Chicago, Illinois USA
    • General Manager
      • Feb 1996 - Jan 1998
      • Chicago, Illinois USA

      Including "Centro Ristorante" at 710 North Wells Street, and "La Rosetta" at 70 West Madison Avenue in Chicago, IL.

  • Lettuce Entertain You
    • Chicago, Illinois USA
    • Manager
      • Oct 1991 - Feb 1996
      • Chicago, Illinois USA

      Opening team for original "Maggiano's Little Italy" and "Corner Bakery" concepts in Chicago, IL, managed "Maggiano's LIttle Italy" in Oakbrook, IL, as well as "P.J. Clarke's" and "Cafe Ba Ba Reeba" in Chicago, IL

  • #1 Frozen Yogurt Acapulco
    • Owner
      • Oct 1989 - Sep 1991

      Owned and operated the first American-style Frozen Yogurt in Mexico with two retail locations in Acapulco, and a wholesale business servicing hotels and restaurants. Sold company in September of 1991.

  • Shatkin Clearing
    • Market Maker
      • Jun 1987 - Oct 1989

      Market Maker trading on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in IBM, OEX, and BMY.

Education

  • 1983 - 1987
    Drake University

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