SPECIALTY: 

Bob has 25 years of successful restaurant industry experience, including management and ownership, nine years sales experience in the hospitality technology industry and five years as a business broker.

EXPERIENCE:

• Acquisition Experts: 2007 to Present, Licensed business broker, specializing but not limited to the sales of all hospitality businesses, Restaurants, Bar, Pubs, Sub shops, etc. During this period, bought and rebuilt an established Italian deli/butcher shop, from nearly a dead state of business. Successfully sold many small businesses, from Vero Beach thru Palm Beach. Golf shops-Pet Grooming-Medical chair rental-Florist ,etc.
• Pinnacle Hospitality: 1997 to 2007, Technology sales to the Hospitality industry, POS - Surveillance - Liquor Management. Signed numerous accounts, and was directly responsible for acquiring R.J. Gator's - Duffy's - Mulligan's - Chris Hurricane Grill.
• Leone's Pasta Grille: 1996 to 1997 Chef / Owner of this upscale casual Italian restaurant. Built the restaurant from ground up, purchased all equipment & inventory, then ran the day-to-day business.
• Affordable Hood & Vent Cleaning Co.: 1991 to 1995, Owner / Operator of this commercial cleaning company. Specializing in restaurant cleaning, specifically the exhaust system & cooking equipment. I then sold the business thru a broker. I then regained possession of the business after the new owner defaulted on payments. Re-built the business again then sold it direct for full price.
• Country Club Management: 1985 to 1991, Worked in several of South Florida's private clubs. Maintained positions in the food & beverage department as Director of Food and beverage & Club Manager. Responsible for food & labor budgets, menu design, & training.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

• Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate - State of Florida
• Ongoing real estate and business valuation courses
• Business Certificate from IRCC
• Sandler's Sales Institute
• Club Managers Association of America