Dennis Minchella

Dennis Minchella has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Dennis is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Zalat Pizza, a 2021 Nation's Restaurant News - Hot Concept Award Winner. Under their leadership, the company has 28 profitable units and achieved growth during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, they are overseeing the expansion plans for 2023, including the partnership with Krogers to grow the specialty store division.

Prior to their current role, Dennis served as the CEO & Chief Concept Officer at Restaurant Development Group, LLC from 2018 to 2021. In this position, they partnered with and advised emerging brands, helping them evaluate their growth potential and improve various aspects of their operations. Before that, they were the President & COO at Santa Fe Cattle Company from 2015 to 2018.

Dennis Minchella's previous experience also includes being the CEO of KOKOPELLI WINERY, where they acquired and developed a winery and tasting room. Dennis licensed the winery & bistro concept to New Mexico Winery, which resulted in the construction of three units. Dennis also held the position of President & COO at Aloha Hospitality International, Inc., where they managed multiple sports-oriented and fine dining restaurants.

Furthermore, Dennis Minchella served as the President & CEO of Semolina Artisanal Pasta, where they successfully grew the restaurant chain from three units to 24. Dennis implemented financial discipline, expanded company stores and a franchise system, and achieved double-digit sales and profit growth for three consecutive years. Dennis negotiated an acquisition and completed a private placement to facilitate further growth.

Dennis Minchella's earlier experience includes being a partner at R&A Food Services, a franchise group of Boston Market, where they were responsible for HR, training, PR, marketing, and advertising. Dennis also held a significant role at Ruby Tuesday as Vice President - HR, Training & Special Projects, where they contributed to the turnaround of the cafeteria division and improved bar sales by developing innovative sales programs.

Before that, Dennis Minchella worked as the Vice President - Human Resources & Training at Chi-Chi's Tex-Mex restaurants. Dennis successfully reduced management and employee turnover rates and implemented cost-saving initiatives.

Overall, Dennis Minchella has extensive experience in executive roles, effectively leading and growing companies in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Dennis Minchella has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Hospitality Management & Marketing from Central Michigan University. The exact start and end years of their educational experience were not specified.