Mario Stanzione

Mario Stanzione is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as the Assistant General Manager at Culinesse, LLC since October 2023. Prior to this role, Mario held the position of Director of Dining Services at Morrison Living from January 2022 to October 2023. Mario's extensive background includes a significant tenure at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, where responsibilities encompassed multiple roles including Executive Chef and overseeing operations for eleven venues. Mario has demonstrated expertise in menu development, team supervision, financial management, and pastry production, achieving a remarkable increase in in-house production from 50% to 85%. Earlier experience also includes positions as Pastry Chef Consultant and dedicated roles at various high-profile hotels. Mario's educational foundation is anchored by an Associates degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.