Monthly Archives December 2014

Motivational Monday December 22, 2014

Happy Monday everyone!  A favorite of mine from Stephen Covey.  Enjoy your week! ...

Orange County Convention Center Video Montage

Please enjoy the following video showcasing Centerplate’s team spirit and passion for what they do over at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The production was coordinated by Mele Zeno, Director of Human Resources and was premiered during their recent Holiday Luncheon. To access the video please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwe_eYVSV6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwe_eYVSV6I Thank you...

Gallo Wine & Spirits Academy

Dear Centerplate Colleagues: We are very pleased to announce that effective immediately, all users of Spark, now have full access to the Gallo Wine and Spirits Academy! The next time you are on Spark, use the drop down menu labeled “Learning Center”. Then click on “Gallo Wine & Spirits University” This...

Music City Center chef makes magic behind scenes

Music City Center Executive Chef Max Knoepfel demonstrates to staff members how to plate one of two gala dinners they were serving on Nov. 8 Consider Music City Center, by the numbers: a 16-acre site. More than 2 million square feet, with 1.2 million square feet dedicated to public use. 60...

Motivational Monday 12/15/14

So simple, yet so true.  Enjoy your week! ...

Motivational Monday December 8, 2014

Wishing everyone a fabulous Motivating Monday!   ...

December 2014

Team, It’s been an incredible month since I last wrote. Allow me to shine the bright light on some of our talented teammates. Last month, our NBD Team led by the diligence of Gary Wattie and the passion of our proposed on-site management team Matt Long and Chef Matt Wallen presented to...
Sophie's Sarasota

A Brand New Sophie’s

The new dining room at Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue   Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue Opens in Sarasota The second Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue opened this fall under the Fifth Dining Group. In an interview with Sarasota Magazine, Centerplate Restaurant Group President Michael Kaufman talked about the inspiration for Sophie’s, which...

Helen Baker Wins FSM Award

An account renewal, a Royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and exceeding revenue projections by more than 150%—all highlights in an award-winning year for Helen Baker, the Catering Services Director at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Helen’s work garnered her a coveted FSM Magazine “Sports...