“I have dedicated my life to restaurant hospitality, and have found that there is something to be learned at every meal. Whether you’re gathered around the kitchen table with friends and family, or enjoying a five-star meal, make each experience enjoyable and educational.”
- Mark Steele
Founder & Chief Education Officer
Restaurant Hospitality Institute
Meet Mark Steele
As a fourth-generation hospitality industrialist, Mark's experience extends beyond his more than 25 years of food and beverage experience - he was born and raised in the hospitality industry. His lifetime of gaining experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead you and your team to success.
Mark Steele possesses a rare and exceptional combination of skills that makes him a unique and valuable asset to the companies he consults with.
Unique Expertise
Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Service Staff
Planning & Opening New Concepts
Revitalizing Downward Trending Venues
Budget & Cost Management
Menu Design & Layout
Creating and documenting policies & procedures
Professional Designations
Certified Sommelier - Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Beer Server - Cicerone Certification Program
Certified Saké Professional - Saké Education Council
Certified Sherry Specialist – Regulatory House of Jerez
Rummelier – Royal Rum Society
Certified ServeSafe
Honorary Professor – UNLV College of Hospitality
Winners Have A Coach
Meet Mark Steele, the hospitality trailblazer.
He’s been working, coaching, and consulting with restaurants for more than 20+ years. View Coach Mark’s playbook of winning strategies.
Openings, Consultings, Trainings, and Rebrands
2026
The Inn at Stonecliffe
2026
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar
2026
Lock 11 - Inside The Q Casino + Resort
2026
Carversteak - Inside CIVILIAN Hotel
2026
Top of The V - The Viv Hotel
2025
The Hoxton
All Food and Beverage, Opening Rooftop Restaurant, INANNA
50 Team Members
Los Angeles, California
INANNA Website
2025
Oceana
All Food and Beverage, Opening Michelin Aspired Restaurant, La Monique
30 Team Members
Santa Monica, California
La Monique at Oceana Website
2025
Saint John's Resort
AAA Four-Diamond resort: All Food and Beverage
120 Team Members
Plymouth, Michigan
Saint John's Resort Website
2025
The Trail, Hotel and Bourbon Resort
All Food and Beverage
50 Team Members
Barnstown, Kentucky
The Trail, Hotel and Bourbon Resort Website
2025
Hotel Washington
High Profile, High-Volume, AAA Diamond Inspired Resort: All Food and Beverage
70 Team Members
Washington, District of Columbia
Hotel Washington Website
2025
The Blooming Bistro
QSR Concept Intended for Community Engagement
15 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Blooming Bistro Website
2025
The Marker Hotel
All Food & Beverage, Including Banquets
80 Team Members
San Fransisco, California
The Marker Hotel Website
2024
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
Celebrity-Driven American Comfort Food
100 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada / Belmont, North Carolina
Nellie's Southern Kitchen Website
2023
Wolf Creek Country Club
All Food and Beverage
20 Team Members
Olathe, Kansas
Wolf Creek Country Club Website
2023
Hyatt - Alila Marea
Forbes Five-star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
75 Team Members
Encinitas, California
Hyatt - Alila Marea Website
2023
Wonder Aleworks
Brewery
10 Team Members
Reno, Nevada
2022
Carversteak - Inside Resorts World
Luxury Steakhouse
50 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
Carversteak Website
2022
Hyatt - Thompson Hotel
All Food and Beverage
50 Team Members
Buckhead, Georgia
2022
Hyatt - Alila Napa
Forbes Five-star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
30 Team Members
St. Helena, California
Hyatt - Alila Napa Website
2022
Flanker
Kitchen & Sporting Club
40 Team Members
Salt Lake City, Utah
Flanker Website
2022
Scotty Brown's
American Upscale Casual Dining
25 Team Members
Bellingham, Washington
Scotty Brown's Website
2021
Big Dog's Draft House
Nevada’s Largest Brewery and Restaurant
50 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
Big Dog's Draft House Website
2021
Scotty Brown's
American Upscale Casual Dining
25 Team Members
Bellingham, Washington
Scotty Brown's Website
2021
99 Cent Only Store
Retail Store
Nevada Certified Alcohol Awareness
100 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2021
Hyatt - Thompson Hotel
All Food and Beverage
50 Team Members
Dallas, Texas
Hyatt - Thompson Hotel Website
2021
Hyatt - Alila Ventana
Forbes Five-Star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
30 Team Members
Big Sur, California
Hyatt - Alila Ventana Website
2020
M&M Soul Food
American Comfort
20 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2020
Mariposa
Modern Mexican
50 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
Mariposa Website
2019
MSC Bellissima
All Specialty Restaurants
30 Team Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
MSC Bellissima Website
2019
MSC Grandiosa
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Team Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
MSC Grandiosa Website
2019
7th & Carson
American Gastropub
25 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
7th & Carson Website
2018
MSC Seaview
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Team Members
Montfalcone, Italy
MSC Seaview Website
2018
MSC Seaside
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Team Members
Montfalcone, Italy
MSC Seaside Website
2018
Favorite Bistro - Inside The Linq
3-Meal, Modern French
80 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorite Bistro Website
2018
The Stove
7 Day Brunch
30 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Stove Website
2018
La Mar Cebicheria
Lunch - Dinner Peruvian
100 Team Members
San Francisco, California
La Mar Cebicheria
2017
MSC Meraviglia
All Specialty Restaurants
20 Team Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
MSC Meraviglia Website
2017
Villagio
Breakfast - In-room Dinning
30 Team Members
Napa, California
Villagio Website
2017
Vintage House
Breakfast - In-room Dinning
30 Team Members
Napa, California
Vintage House Website
2015
Golden Steer Steakhouse
Classic American Steakhouse
35 Team Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
Golden Steer Website
2014
Mercadito
Contemporary Mexican
70 Team Members
Red Rock Resort, Summerlin, Nevada
2013
Citizens Kitchen and Bar
3 Meal, Comfort Dining
120 Team Members
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
2013
Red Square
Vodka Bar, Russian Cuisine
40 Team Members
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
2011
Sugar Factory
American Contemporary
300 Team Members
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
2010
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Tex Mex Theme Restaurant
140 Team Members
Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada
2009
Society Café
3 Meal, Comfort Dining
120 Team Members
Encore Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
2008
Company American Bistro
Fine Dining
100 Team Members
Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
2007
Dick's Last Resort
Casual Dining
100 Team Members
Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
2006
Social House
Japanese
80 Team Members
Treasure Island, Las Vegas, Nevada
2006
Venus Pool Club
Casual Light Lunch Fare
40 Team Members
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
2004
FIX
Steakhouse / Fun Dining
50 Team Members
Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
2002
Tre Restaurant
Italian/Mediterranean
60 Team Members
Summerlin, Nevada