F&B LA 2018

David E. Goldstein
Chief Operating Officer
Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill


As chief operating officer of Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill, David E. Goldstein has been an integral part of the company’s strategic and future growth since 2007. He has background in the casual sector as as a restaurant industry veteran with more than 30 years of progressive management, operations and R&D experience. During his career, David has been involved on the executive level in the expansion of three concepts, including TGI Friday’s, Kenny Rogers Roasters and Baja Fresh, with a combined total of 850 restaurant locations nationwide. His considerable experience in organizing and directing successful efforts to establish new enterprises, enhance business volumes and build profitable operations is a valuable asset to the Sharky’s organization. David is also a well-trained cook and brings that innate knowledge to menu development at Sharky’ Woodfired Mexican Grill. David’s professional affiliations include UCLA Restaurant Conference (member, Planning Board), UCLA Restaurant Conference (Circle of Excellence Scholarship Foundation Chairman), The Flavor Experience / BSI Conferences (Board Member), Flavor & The Menu (Operator Advisor), The Culinary Institute of America's Center for Menu R&D (Founding Board Member). Recent restaurant-industry speaking engagements include being a panelist for the UCLA Restaurant Conference, The Flavor Experience, and COEX.

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