Michael Dean Jr

Michael Dean Jr currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Fresh Kitchen and as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of GD Restaurant Consulting. With a strong background in restaurant management, Michael held the position of Chief Operating Officer at JINYA Holdings Inc. and Giordano's - Famous Stuffed Pizza. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Vice President and Regional Vice President at Olive Garden, where leadership extended over 70 restaurants in California, focusing on staffing, quality control, and leadership development. Additionally, Michael worked as Director of Operations at Red Lobster, contributing to a progressive career in the restaurant industry since 2008.