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Benvenuto Siddu

Greater Chicago Area

Summary

With a proven track record as a visionary leader and founder of multiple successful dining establishments, including the renowned Volare Ristorante, I excel in business growth, operations management, and customer service. Leveraging skills in negotiation and clear communication, I've consistently enhanced employee relations and driven success, achieving a significant increase in customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Co-Owner

Nora Restaurant & Bar
12.2024 - Current

Founder & CEO

Via Volare Imports
11.2016 - Current

Founder & CEO

Volare Ristorante
11.1997 - Current

Restaurant Consultant

Cafe Bionda
04.2019 - 11.2020

Co-Founder & Owner

Benny's Chop House
05.2010 - 02.2020

Founder & CEO

Chef's Burger Bistro
11.2014 - 10.2016

Founder & CEO

Volare Restaurant - Oakbrook Terrace
09.2008 - 01.2016

Founder and CEO

Cantare Restaurant
04.2001 - 11.2004

Founder & CEO

Volare-Fort Lauderdale
09.2000 - 09.2001

Director of Operations

Rosebud Restuarants
08.1984 - 10.1997

Waiter

Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center
10.1984 - 09.1985

Waiter

Cafe La Cave
09.1984 - 09.1985

Maitre D' (Food and Beverage Attendant)

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
06.1981 - 08.1984

Waiter

Hilton Hotel
05.1976 - 06.1981

Waiter

Hotel Villa Belvedere
05.1975 - 05.1976

Skills

Talent recruitment

Recruiting and training

Budget development

Customer service

Employee relations

Negotiation strategies

Decision-making

Multitasking and organization

Clear communication

Business growth

Visionary leadership

Operations management

Accomplishments

Open Table’s Diner’s Choice, Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence, Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, Chicago Magazine’s Top 3 Steakhouses, Concierge’s Favorite Italian Restaurant, etc. Travelers' Choice award from Tripadvisor and has been named the best Italian restaurant in Chicago.

awarded as the best Italian restaurant in Chicago by Aleysi

Excellence in Business Award Honorees by The Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest

Best of Award of Excellence since 2012 by wine spectator

Affiliations

Italian American Italian Chamber of Commerce

Alysei-The premier B2B and B2C Platform designed to support the international expansion of Italian Food and Beverage companies, helping them grow their brands and businesses in overseas markets

Streeterville Chamber of Commerce


Timeline

Co-Owner

Nora Restaurant & Bar
12.2024 - Current

Restaurant Consultant

Cafe Bionda
04.2019 - 11.2020

Founder & CEO

Via Volare Imports
11.2016 - Current

Founder & CEO

Chef's Burger Bistro
11.2014 - 10.2016

Co-Founder & Owner

Benny's Chop House
05.2010 - 02.2020

Founder & CEO

Volare Restaurant - Oakbrook Terrace
09.2008 - 01.2016

Founder and CEO

Cantare Restaurant
04.2001 - 11.2004

Founder & CEO

Volare-Fort Lauderdale
09.2000 - 09.2001

Founder & CEO

Volare Ristorante
11.1997 - Current

Waiter

Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center
10.1984 - 09.1985

Waiter

Cafe La Cave
09.1984 - 09.1985

Director of Operations

Rosebud Restuarants
08.1984 - 10.1997

Maitre D' (Food and Beverage Attendant)

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
06.1981 - 08.1984

Waiter

Hilton Hotel
05.1976 - 06.1981

Waiter

Hotel Villa Belvedere
05.1975 - 05.1976
Benvenuto Siddu