Movers & Shakers October 5, 2018
Levy Restaurants and Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen and Tap are excited to welcome Nick Chester as general manager. In his new role, Chester will oversee day-to-day operations and work closely with the chef and staff to create the ideal experience for guests. He has 26 years in the restaurant industry, an extensive background in management and strong experience in training and development.
Chester comes to Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen & Tap from Oswego Grill, where he served as general manager, overseeing financial growth, operations and guest relations. During his tenure as general manager, Chester scaled unit sales growth from $4.9 million in annual sales to $5.6 million in three years. Additionally, his team was known for having low levels of turnover and a great deal of loyalty under his leadership.
Prior to Oswego Grill, Chester served as a bar manager at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and a training manager at Newport Seafood Grill (Pacific Coast Restaurants/Restaurants Unlimited).