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In 2008, industry veteran Stephen Loffredo founded Seasoned Hospitality, providing clients with a 360° perspective on food & beverage development and operations for independent restaurants and luxury hotels.
The company mantra is to create successful venues by developing harmonized concepts aligned with memorable guest experiences.
With more than 40 years of combined hotel and independent food & beverage experience, including 13 years at the Four Seasons, Hilton, Grand Bay and Nikko Hotels, along with 18 years owning and operating critically acclaimed restaurants in Manhattan including industry trendsetting Zoë (Soho), Cena (NYT Three Star) & Jovia (NY Magazine top 50 restaurants). Since the inception of Seasoned Hospitality, Stephen has overseen the development, launch, expansion and rebrand of hotels, resorts, and independent restaurants to food halls nationally.
Our Approach
We see every project from a 360° perspective; where the finite meets the infinite; where preparation meets execution, all built to deliver tangible success.
Utilizing a structured and strategic approach to planning, advisement, and support services in broad (and critical) planning and operational phases, Seasoned Hospitality gives professionals the tools they need to succeed through a Consulting, Management and/or development viewpoint.
Stephen Loffredo
This 43-year food and beverage veteran and Culinary Institute of America Alumni founded Seasoned Hospitality in 2008, after 18 years operating successful restaurants in NYC. Prior to that Stephen spent 13 years in the luxury hotel sector working at the world’s top properties.
Stephen lectures to both Cornell and The Culinary Institute of America, also contributing to many hospitality articles and magazines. He brings a rich and diverse mix of experiences to the team and our partners.
2021 – 2024
As founding partner at Hospitality Department, Stephen Loffredo co-created food and beverage concepts at the historic 521 key Martinique on Broadway, A Hilton Curio Hotel. This included Press Club Grill / B &. L Diner, Early Edition Espresso / B & L Bakery, The Bronze Owl (cocktail lounge) and Sweet Graffiti (dessert shop) along with hotel support for Banquets and In-Room Dining. At the iconic MetLife Building Stephen co-created global seafood concept Point Seven, Coral Omakase and Bento by Point Seven.
2018 – 2023
Oversaw development and management at Claudio’s Waterfront Restaurants, a 2.5-acre seasonal property located in Greenport, on the north fork of Long Island. Claudio’s had been the longest family-owned restaurant in American (149 years). Under new ownership, Seasoned Hospitality oversaw property wide renovations and product improvements including Claudio’s Waterfront, Crabby Jerry’s and Claudio’s Tavern & Grill. In 2021 Claudio’s Pizza was added to the roster. Grew revenues from $5.5M to 10M through 2023.