Innovative Dining Group
Brian Mackenzie possesses extensive experience in the restaurant management sector, currently serving as a Restaurant Manager at Innovative Dining Group since November 2021. Prior to this role, Brian was the General Manager at Pink Taco from August 2016 to October 2021 and served as a Kitchen Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings between December 2014 and March 2016. Brian's career also includes management positions at Legends Steakhouse and a Team Lead role at Target, where skills in employee scheduling, staff training, financial oversight, and adherence to health codes were honed. Brian began the journey in the industry as a Shift Lead at Applebee's from March 2006 to September 2008. Educational background includes advanced studies at Emory & Henry University and specific diploma achievements at Thomas A Edison High School and Great Mills High School.
Innovative Dining Group
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Founded in 1997, Innovative Dining Group (IDG) is known for its success in reimagining concepts including the steakhouse, sushi bars, robatayaki, and teppanyaki restaurants. IDG operates seven of the most popular and successful restaurants and lounges in Los Angeles: Sushi Roku (with locations Santa Monica, and Pasadena), BOA Steakhouse (with locations in West Hollywood and Santa Monica), Katana in West Hollywood, Robata Bar in Santa Monica, and the brand’s new flagship concept, ROKU in West Hollywood. The company also operates a Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, one at the W Scottsdale, and a newly opened location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. In addition to its renowned brick-and-mortar locations, IDG opened two concepts at LAX airport: B Grill by BOA Steakhouse in partnership with Areas USA, and Luckyfish in partnership with Star Concessions. Internationally, IDG operates BOA Steakhouse in Abu Dhabi, as well as a forthcoming Katana in Dubai. Additionally, IDG is set to debut Katana Chicago this Summer/Fall 2016. All of IDG’s venues reflect bold, modern interpretations of traditional concepts, reflective of the company’s dynamic partners. For more details please visit IDG’s website, Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.