Hi! my name is Kate Duggan, a fellow blogger for the site Duggs do Dinner. In collaboration with James at The Footnotes Blog, we brought together both leadership and Toronto restaurants for a collaboration blog post.
From the group that brought Toronto some of the most beloved restaurants such as Gusto 101, Pai, Trattoria Nervosa, Azhar, Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen and many more, Gusto 54 is top of its class in leadership in the city’s culinary scene.
About Gusto 54
At Gusto 54, they are aiming to build the most culturally relevant and celebrated restaurants that center around innovation. They are striving to build a collection of restaurants that are consistently giving the guest the most authentic experience by transporting them from their day-to-day to an experience full of delicious food, inspiring design, and personable hospitality.
Leadership
One of the things that makes this group so successful is the leadership team. At Gusto 54, the leaders work to drive vision, inspire others, learn, and make an impact in the world. Here is a sneak peek into just some of the people who make it all come to life.
Janet Zuccarini – CEO & Founder
Holding an MBA from Boston University in Rome, Janet is not only the owner and visionary behind Gusto 54 but a powerhouse woman in the entrepreneurial restaurant industry. She is continuously recognized for her success and innovation receiving awards such as “Independent Restaurateur of the Year”, “TEC Canada Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship” and “Business Leadership Award.”
Demetrio Bianco – Chief Operating Officer
Graduating from L’Istituto Professionale Alberghiero in Maratea, Italy where he studied Culinary Arts. Demetrio Bianco has been a key member of the Gusto 54 leadership team for over 20 years where is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Gusto 54 operations including overseeing the management teams. His passion for food, people and the customer experience are what drives his management style to make sure everyone’s experience is no less than amazing.
Elio Zannoni’s – Executive Chef
Elio Zannoni started out at Gusto 54 as a chef de Cuisine at Trattoria nervosa after spending over a decade studying and expanding his culinary profile of global techniques and influences. Within a year, he was promoted to Executive Chef. Elio is an advocate for sustainability and spearheads the Gusto 54 sustainability program. Through his leadership, Gusto 54 has become a LEAF and Ocean-wise certified organization.
Gusto 54 strives to make everyone’s experience from top to bottom an enjoyable one. The company values reflect in the way they choose to lead on all levels this includes pillars such as remaining positive, being accountable and being solution driven. Gusto 54 is a leader in the restaurant and culinary industry and their leadership reflects how it was possible.
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