Innovative Dining Group
James Salerno has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as a Manager at Innovative Dining Group since February 2015. Previous roles include General Manager at PitFire Artisan Pizza from October 2013 to February 2015, overseeing a large team in a high-volume setting, and Department Head at The Beverly Hills Hotel, managing multiple dining operations and responsibilities such as hiring, payroll, and P&L analysis from October 2009 to September 2013. Earlier, James held positions as Restaurant Manager at The Beverly Hilton, Co-Founder of In the D, LLC, and Restaurant Manager at Marriott International, contributing to various operational aspects across different venues. James began a career in the industry as a server and has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wayne State University, completed between 1997 and 2000.
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.