Cornell University

Hospitality Career Paths

• 2021
• Everyone has to make sacrifices for the sake of their careers. Figure out what your non-negotiables are – i.e., your...

  

  Alice Navadeh

  Senior Director of Partnerships & Development

  Food Education Fund

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• 2013
• I am a 4th generation restaurateur, and the only female from our family who has joined the business.

  

  Sydney Grims

  Director of Business Development

  Fearless Restaurants

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• 2012
• My teammates and their commitment to excellence inspire me to work hard and put my best foot forward each day. I am...

  

  David Schneider

  Vice President, NY Operations

  Toptable

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• What inspires me most is my staff and seeing them succeed. I want to watch them grow, watch them find their passion,...

  

  Aria Dorsey

  Senior Director & Consultant

  foBT Hospitality, Corner Booth Hospitality

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• 2011
• I wouldn’t be able to do my job without a highly functional team. They compensate for each other, are collaborative,...

  

  Lars Kristiansen

  Director

  Peppers Hospitality LLC

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• 2010
• Patience is key to getting the most out of your team. All great things take time to develop and being patient allows...

  

  Carina Barrera

  Director of Operations

  ACME Fine Wines

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• I truly believe hospitality can change the world. If everyone’s goal was to be other-centered and take care of each...

  

  Sara Fetbroth

  Hospitality Consultant

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• 2009
• This is a unique industry; it’s all about the people and the passion for what we do. Being in a dining room on a...

  

  Stephanie Castellucci

  Director of Human Resources and Owner

  Castellucci Restaurant Group

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• 2004
• The greatest consistent marker of success in our industry is persistence; the ability to get up each day inspired and...

  

  Kevin Fink

  Chef & Owner

  Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group and Pullman Market

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• 2003
• It is commonly said in the restaurant industry that the guest always comes first. Danny Meyer taught me that first we...

  

  Chris Baggetta

  Senior Manager

  Moet Hennessy USA

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• 2002
• The biggest lesson that I have learned is to never stop asking questions. The more inquisitive I've been, the...

  

  Eduardo Porto Carreiro

  Beverage Director

  Rocket Farm Restaurants

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• 2001
• Inviting people into the creative process and giving them a genuine ability to contribute in the direction you are...

  

  Will Guidara

  Author, Founder and Co-Founder

  thank you and The Welcome Conference

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• 1997
• Hospitality is the greatest team sport, and I couldn’t do what I do without my team.

  

  Sabato Sagaria

  Master Sommelier & Co-Founder

  Apres Cru Hospitality

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• 1995
• I am continually motivated to coach others to be their best. Plus, I love to eat and drink…and I love the numbers. I...

  

  Sarah Robbins

  Chief Operating Officer

  21c Museum Hotels

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