Maggiano's Little Italy
Steve Provost is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, currently serving as President of Maggiano's Little Italy since June 2020. Previously, Provost held various senior leadership positions, including EVP and Chief Concept Officer at Brinker International, where creative strategies were developed to address industry disruptions. As EVP, CMO, and Head of Innovation at Chili's, significant enhancements to the menu and marketing led to an 11-point increase in guest counts. Provost's earlier roles include leading marketing strategies at Quiznos and LJS/A&W, and multiple positions at KFC, culminating in a tenure that included responsibilities in public relations at PepsiCO. Provost also served as Chief Speechwriter at the White House under President George H.W. Bush. Academic credentials include a degree in Government and Psychology from St. Lawrence University.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight. We've chosen to follow a sensible, well-managed and well-paced growth plan that will allow us to have a strong, long-term presence in every major U.S. metropolitan market from coast to coast. Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a "chain," but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's restaurant. When we talk about our culture, we talk about our people and our food in equal doses with a healthy addition of passion. It's a recipe that has yielded great results. We've become a place where people find a permanent home. From entry-level employees to the most senior of our staff, our people call Maggiano's "family." This may explain why we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. Our passion for people, food and service unites us all. Our common goal is to build Maggiano's into the best Southern Italian Restaurant Company. Not the biggest, just the best. How will we do it? By providing the tools our people need to be successful and, more importantly, by providing personalized time and support to each individual.