LM Restaurants
Luca Tolan is an experienced professional in the hospitality and purchasing sectors, currently serving as Associate Manager of Purchasing at LM Restaurants since September 2022. In this role, Luca supports and authorizes purchases for over 30 restaurants, managing vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing and quality. Previously, as a Senior Consultant at Salvadore Business Solutions, Luca developed strategic initiatives for restaurant operations, leveraging market analysis to enhance purchasing strategies. As Owner/General Manager of Antonia's from 2013 to 2019, Luca successfully turned around a struggling business, overseeing all operations and achieving a profitable sale. Earlier experience includes roles as Lead Customer Service Representative at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff and as a Customer Service Representative during an internship at Villa d'Este. Luca holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elon University. Bilingual in English and Italian.
LM Restaurants
LM Restaurants is a Raleigh, NC-based hospitality management group, owned and operated by the Moshakos Family. LMR has 36 award-winning restaurants throughout the Southeast. Our largest concept is Carolina Ale House, a regional restaurant brand. We also have 11 signature restaurants: The Oceanic, Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Hops Supply Co. in Wilmington, NC, Taverna Agora, Vidrio, A'Verde, The Preserve BBQ in Raleigh, NC, The Cove, Oceanic at Pompano Beach, Morea and Lucky Fish in the Ft Lauderdale, FL area. Our company is rooted in hospitality and the community; our employees have a passion for creating and serving house-made food in warm and welcoming places.