George Constantinou

Experience

• 

  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) – English ● Foreign Language Education & International Exchange
• 

  Beyond Interactive

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Account Coordinator ● Online Marketing & Advertising
• 

  Night of the Cookers

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  General Manager ● Restaurant Menu Planning & Pricing ● Vendor & Employee Management
• 

  Mil Gustos Hospitality Group

  Jan 2003 - now

  Restaurant Group Owner & Concept Developer ● Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer

  Mil Gustos Hospitality Group is a Restaurant Group operating four individually unique restaurants in New York – three within a block of each other on Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn – and New Jersey, employing a workforce of 100+ team members:● Bogota Latin Bistro● Miti Miti Modern Mexican● Miti Miti Latin Street Food● Medusa Greek TavernaMil Gustos Hospitality Group is dedicated to elevating the status and awareness of ethnic foods – particularly Latino and Greek cuisine and culture – via authentic food and beverage concepts and a welcoming ambience at each of our restaurants. Complemented with impeccable tableside manner, we engage all patrons with genuine warmth and graciousness while delivering customer service that embodies efficiency, knowledge, professionalism, and integrity.By focusing on the training and development of our employees, as well as continual improvement of our systems and procedures, Mil Gustos Hospitality Group maintains the highest level of operating standards. It is our belief that by strengthening our people, we are better prepared to please our guests and fulfill our mission.Proud to have launched 4 restaurants in 15 years and pivoting our business a couple of times in reaction to customer feedback and market climate, Mil Gustos Hospitality Group continues to celebrate success where many of our competitors fail. Despite the recent challenges of Covid-19, all our restaurants have undergone significant improvements to comply with changing regulations and ensure public safety.All four restaurants – and four unique dining experiences – are open for indoor/outdoor dining as well as take out, delivery, and catering services.We have also launched Miti Miti Foods – a specialty food line of our signature sauces!_______________To learn more about the Mil Gustos Hospitality Group and its subsidiary restaurants, please visit our website or contact us directly:● george@mghospitalitygroup.com● www.mghospitalitygroup.com Show less

• 

  Bogota Latin Bistro

  Jan 2005 - now

  Restaurant Owner / CEO & CFO / Operations Manager ● Employee Training / Development / Management

  Bogota Latin Bistro (@bogotabistro) is a 140-seat restaurant serving foods and beverages of Colombia and Latin America.Often called "Brooklyn's Hottest Latin Restaurant," we are open every day for lunch and dinner and serve a fabulous brunch on weekends. Providing both indoor and outdoor street dining, we also offer take out, delivery, and catering services.● 718-230-3805● eat@bogotabistro.com● www.bogotabistro.com _______________Bogota Latin Bistro141 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11217 Show less

• 

  Miti Miti Modern Mexican

  Jan 2015 - now

  Restaurant Owner & CEO ● Mexican & Latin Cuisine / Cocktails

  Miti Miti Modern Mexican (@mitimitinyc) is an 80- seat margarita bar and restaurant serving colorful cuisine and cocktails inspired by Mexico and Latin America, including tacos, enchiladas, specialty drinks, and margaritas.Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner; we offer indoor/outdoor street dining, as well as take out, delivery, and catering services.● 718-230-3760● manager@mitimitinyc.com● www.mitimitinyc.com_______________Miti Miti Modern Mexican 138 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11217 Show less

• 

  Miti Miti Latin Street Food

  Jan 2018 - now

  Restaurant Owner & CEO ● Casual Latin Food & Beverages

  Miti Miti Latin Street Food (@mitimitinj) is a 60-seat restaurant serving the food and drinks of Latin America including empanadas, tacos, quesadillas, platters, specialty / coffee drinks, and dessert.Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we offer outdoor patio dining, as well as take out, delivery, and catering services.● 973-763-3330● manager@mitimitinj.com● www.mitimitinj.com_______________Miti Miti Latin Street Food10 Sloan StreetSouth Orange, NJ Show less

• 

  Medusa Greek Taverna

  Jan 2019 - now

  Restaurant Owner & CEO ● Elevated Greek Cuisine & Drinks

  Medusa Greek Taverna (@medusagreeknyc) is a 50-seat restaurant serving classic, elevated Greek dishes, wines, and craft cocktails, using local and fresh ingredients to bring our many dishes to life.Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, we offer indoor/outdoor street dining, as well as take out, delivery, and catering services.● 347-599-0749● manager@medusataverna.com● www.medusataverna.com_______________Medusa Greek Taverna 133 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11217 Show less