Wed, 30 September 2015
In this episode we discuss: why you need to know your strengths and stay in your lane; the importance of being genuine; the significance of being a good listener and observer; knowing when to quit; why you need to be honest with your business plan; Ben Filecia has been managing restaurants in the Philadelphia area since the late 90’s. In 1999, Fileccia began his decade-long tenure managing the well known Rose Tattoo Café. His excellent work caught the eye of The Vetri Family of restaurant and in 2009 Fileccia joined their family as General Manager of Osteria. In 2012 Fileccia joined Kevin Spraga, and its been magic ever since.Today, Fileccia serves as Director of Operations of Sbraga Dining group, which consist of Sbraga and Fat Ham, and the forthcoming Sbraga and Company.Under Fileccia’s guidance Spraga Dining earned Esquire “Best New Restaurant” in 2012, Philadelphia Magazine’s 2013 List of “The 50 Best Restaurants”, and lastly Fileccia earned the title of “Best of Philly: General Manager” in Phialdelphia magazine in 2014. |