Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Justin is currently the Chief Operating Officer and partner at Riot Hospitality Group, where they have successfully expanded the business from 1 location to 11, with annual sales exceeding 60 million. Justin is passionate about implementing tools of communication and self-evaluation to enhance the organization's people and product.

Prior to their current role, Justin served as the Regional Director of Operations at Fox Restaurant Concepts, where they were responsible for the development and operations of five brands. Justin utilized top-line leadership and the principles of servant leadership to achieve immediate results from their team. Justin also worked as a Manager and later General Manager at Olive & Ivy and Bloom in Scottsdale, respectively, where they successfully turned around a restaurant in need of major help.

Before joining Fox Restaurant Concepts, Justin worked as an Operating Partner at Ippei Japanese Bistro, where they collaborated with an experienced CFO to bring authentic Japanese cuisine to Scottsdale. Their past experience at companies such as PF Chang's, Gordon Biersch, Ra Sushi, and Houston's contributed to their ability to attract investment and make the restaurant the number one Japanese restaurant in the country.

Overall, Justin Cohen possesses a strong track record of success in the hospitality industry and is known for their leadership skills and ability to drive business growth.

Justin Cohen attended San Diego State University from 1999 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication.