Account Manager | Senior Associate at IA Interior Architects Account Manager

August 27, 2023, Brady worked with Robert on the same team

“I had the honor of working with Robert during a time of great transition within our company, where every day posed new challenges that required unique solutions. His persistent determination to find those solutions was truly inspiring. Robert brings with him a broad perspective on the Hospitality world, with intimate knowledge of the culinary arts, day to day operations, and the base line business concerns of an enterprise, along with a true nuts and bolts approach to the development process. Robert can read and understand the nuances of a given situation, the people involved and the available resources and distill it all down to the most effective action plan. The thing that I find most inspiring about Robert is his ability to recognize when he doesn’t have all the answers and then learn what he needs to know to get the job done, constantly challenging himself to expand his own capabilities to bring thoughtful solutions to bare on any situation. Robert ability to consult effectively not only comes from the knowledge of his job, but his understanding your job as well. Robert has never been handed anything for free, his C-Suite level mind is built on a foundation of rigorous work in the trenches. Robert is a thoughtful, collaborative and energetic partner. What I learned from him has been indispensable to my own success and I truly look forward to the day we get to work together again.”

Administration & Operations Professional

Anja worked with Robert at Lemonade RG

“If you’re not already working with Robert, you’re missing out! He’s an exceptional problem solver, strategist, collaborator and innovator whose transparency, communication, leadership and integrity are unmatched. There isn’t anything Robert can’t do. He just gets what needs to be done and he gets it done well. It’s truly a privilege working with Robert and I hope our professional paths cross again.”

Interior Designer | Founder – Maria Forbes LLC

June 4, 2023, Robert and Maira worked together at Lemonade RG

“Working with Robert was an honor. He is all about educating his team and making sure everyone is on the same page about what’s going on. Always. Usually by the time I reached out to him at any point in the morning he had already been to multiple sites and checked off more than most people could do in an entire day. He is highly motivated and an amazing problem solver. I could always count on him to make time to support me in any way he could. We worked on many renovations and design projects together. I’ve never seen anyone be able to motivate contractors to work at the rate he did. He was always present and hands on with every project. I would be happy to be able to work with Robert again if the opportunity presented itself. I have the utmost respect for him.”

Co-Founder Fiorelli Pizza Company

Michael and Robert worked professionally together over various stages for 20yr+

“I have had the pleasure of working with Robert in multiple companies in different capacities. My working relationship with Robert was one of the most inspiring and rewarding of my career. Not only is Robert a great leader but also innovative, creative, receptive to feedback and a team player. His diverse set of skills makes him beneficial to a company on so many levels. It’s been a pleasure to not only work with him but to watch him adeptly handle seemingly high-pressure situations and learn from his leadership and decision-making abilities. Given the opportunity I would not hesitate to work with Robert again in any capacity.”

CEO of Jyve | Founder of Zuul & Nitehawk

Corey & Robert worked at Kitchen United Together

“I had the pleasure of working alongside Robert at Kitchen United when he served as the VP of License Brands & Culinary. His remarkable leadership and vision were instrumental in launching the division and building it from the ground up. Despite limited resources, Robert’s innovative thinking and tenacity allowed him to create effective solutions and foster strong partnerships that ultimately contributed to the success of our organization. His ability to adapt, manage, and inspire his team was truly unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend Robert for any leadership role in the culinary and hospitality industry, as his expertise and passion for excellence will undoubtedly be an invaluable asset to any organization.”

Business Development @ Pay Standards

David worked with Robert as one of his Directors of Sales & Success at KU

“In short - the most collaborative, motivating and rational boss that I’ve had. The ability to take multiple inputs from subordinates+leadership and craft a coherent, manageable team strategy; is hard to come by often. Outside of his leadership ability, his practice of simultaneously learning from and teaching his team is second to none.

In terms of subject matter expertise, it’s obvious within your first 5 minutes of conversation. Drill down into the nitty gritty details? Robert wants to know. Bring a detailed conversation back to high-level business unit strategy? No problem (and will do so eloquently). If you’e reading this, you’ve probably already spoken to him. I don’t need to add much more than that!

His no BS approach to everything is a breath of fresh air. It encourages his team to work smarter in a collaborative way without changing their unique existing value to the team. Robert is a leader who leads from the frontlines. He never asks his team to do things that he would not do himself and is a relentlessly hard worker.

Leadership is a combination of subject matter expertise, understanding, listening, logic, strategy and execution. I’d sum Robert up the same way.”

Vice President, Sales Support

Luke and Robert collaborated on projects as part for KU executive leadership team

“Robert is a true trailblazer. Collaborative, innovative, strategic, and forward thinking - Robert is quickly able to identify process improvement areas and find sustainable solutions that support growth. He embodies inclusion and teamwork in all that he does. Humble and self-aware, Robert is undoubtedly one of the best peers and colleagues I’ve had the privilege of partnering with. I would recommend Robert to any organization who is looking for a courageous people leader that is not afraid to challenge the status quo in order to institute meaningful change. He is a thought leader at its finest.”

Founder | Restaurant Consultant at NDulge | Helping Brands Grow Revenue,

Streamline Ops & Build High-Performing Teams | Multi-Unit Leadership

Nathan worked with Robert as part of his direct team at KU

“Robert and I have worked on several projects while at Kitchen United. Within that time, I can say Robert is one of the most dedicated, insightful, and knowledgeable people that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He has a unique ability to focus on both the details while never losing sight of the big picture. As a leader, he has a distinctive quality that brings the best out of his team by recognizing their strengths, utilizing their knowledge, and coordinating talents to continuously deliver successfully and on time. When faced with adversity, and/or the unknown, Robert continues to deliver while keeping true to his moral compass. To conclude, Robert’s leadership, drive, determination and thoughtfulness would be a true asset to any company in any industry.”

CEO at Triphen Technologies Inc.

Zorhrab and Robert collaborated/project managed a number over deliverables in the CA Market

“I have known and have worked with Robert for nearly a decade, through his time at Lemonade Restaurant Group, building strategy around technology and successfully accomplishing over 20 NROs. Robert is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He is also a straight shooter whose aim is to accomplish the mission, on time and on budget, while also being understanding of the nuances and challenges the job requires. He’s an effective communicator both internally and with vendors, honest about what he knows and doesn’t know while genuinely curious to understand, learn and grow. I have witnessed Robert operate in many different roles and he has had the same drive to understand and achieve the goals of his position and the for the organizations he’s worked with. I highly recommend Robert and believe he is a true asset to any organization he is a part of.”

President Fronteras Food Group /CEO Founder at Cielo Foods/CEO Founder MOSAIC Food

Rafael and Robert were colleagues at Lemonade, then as business connected on various projects, along with M&A process with Modern Restaurant Group.

“I can honestly say that Robert is one of the hardest working people I have met and worked with. He’s relentless in getting things done and done correctly. He builds great team of coworkers as well as builds solid relationships with vendors, which is a testament to his work ethic.”

*Great organization skills

*Solid Operational knowledge

Dining and Hospitality Professional

Zack worked with Robert as part of his direct team at KU

“I had the pleasure of working with Robert during his time at Kitchen United. He is hands down one of the most adept managers I’ve reported to. He led in a way that allowed his team to drive results while always being entrenched in their process with his door always open to support if/when it was needed.

He has a keen ability to manage incredibly complex projects seemingly aware of all the variables that could play out and addressing them simultaneously. His organization and communication set him professionally, but it is his ability to engage one to one that really set him apart.

Any organization smart enough to bring Robert into their team will be thankful they did. I cannot say enough good things.”