Innovative Dining Group
Sam Hallak is an experienced operations executive in the restaurant industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Innovative Dining Group since May 2024. Prior to this role, Sam held multiple positions at The Kitchen Restaurant Group from April 2018 to May 2024, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, and Director of Operations. Sam's career also includes serving as Area Director for Tavistock Restaurant Collection from March 2015 to March 2018, and holding various managerial roles at The Palm Restaurant from October 2005 to April 2015, including Corporate Troubleshooter and General Manager in London and San Antonio. Additionally, Sam has experience as a Director of Wine and Assistant General Manager in San Diego, as well as an Administration Manager and Certified Corporate Trainer.
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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.