“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
Openings, Consultings, Trainings, and Rebrands
2024
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
Celebrity-driven American Comfort Food
100 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada / Belmont, North Carolina
2024
Liam's Whiskey Den and Bubble Bar
Champagne Lounge
10 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2023
Wolf Creek Country Club
All Food and Beverage
20 Staff Members
Olathe, Kansas
2023
Hyatt - Alila Marea
Forbes Five-star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
75 Staff Members
Encinitas, California
2023
Wonder Aleworks
Brewery
10 Staff Members
Reno, Nevada
2023
The Blooming Bistro
QSR Concept Intended for Community Engagement
15 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2022
Carversteak
Luxury Steakhouse
50 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2022
Hyatt - Thompson Hotel
All Food and Beverage
50 Staff Members
Buckhead, Georgia
2022
Hyatt - Alila Napa
Forbes Five-star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
30 Staff Members
St. Helena, California
2022
Flanker
Kitchen & Sporting Club
40 Staff Members
Salt Lake City, Utah
2022
Scotty Brown's
American Upscale Casual Dining
25 Staff Members
Bellingham, Washington
2021
Big Dog's Draft House
Nevada’s Largest Brewery and Restaurant
50 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2021
Scotty Brown's
American Upscale Casual Dining
25 Staff Members
Bellingham, Washington
2021
99 Cent Only Store
Retail Store
Nevada Certified Alcohol Awareness
100 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2021
Hyatt - Thompson Hotel
All Food and Beverage
50 Staff Members
Dallas, Texas
2021
Hyatt - Alila Ventana
Forbes Five-star Aspired: All Food and Beverage
30 Staff Members
Big Sur, California
2020
M&M Soul Food
American Comfort
20 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2020
Mariposa
Modern Mexican
50 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2019
MSC Bellissima
All Specialty Restaurants
30 Staff Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
2019
MSC Grandiosa
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Staff Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
2019
7th & Carson
American Gastropub
25 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2018
MSC Seaview
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Staff Members
Montfalcone, Italy
2018
MSC Seaside
All Specialty Restaurants
40 Staff Members
Montfalcone, Italy
2018
Favorite Bistro
3-Meal, Modern French
80 Staff Members
The Linq, Las Vegas, Nevada
2018
The Stove
7 Day Brunch
30 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2018
La Mar Cebicheria
Lunch - Dinner Peruvian
100 Staff Members
San Francisco, California
2017
MSC Meraviglia
All Specialty Restaurants
20 Staff Members
Saint-Nazaire, France
2017
Villagio
Breakfast - In-room Dinning
30 Staff Members
Napa, California
2017
Vintage House
Breakfast In-room Dinning
30 Staff Members
Napa, California
2015
Golden Steer Steakhouse
Classic American Steakhouse
35 Staff Members
Las Vegas, Nevada
2014
Mercadito
Contemporary Mexican
70 Staff Members
Red Rock Resort, Summerlin, Nevada
2013
Citizens Kitchen and Bar
3 Meal, Comfort Dining
120 Staff Members
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
2013
Red Square
Vodka Bar, Russian Cuisine
40 Staff Members
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
2011
Sugar Factory
American Contemporary
300 Staff Members
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
2010
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Tex Mex Theme Restaurant
140 Staff Members
Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada
2009
Society Café
3 Meal, Comfort Dining
120 Staff Members
Encore Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
2008
Company American Bistro
Fine Dining
100 Staff Members
Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
2007
Dick's Last Resort
Casual Dining
100 Staff Members
Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
2006
Social House
Japanese
80 Staff Members
Treasure Island, Las Vegas, Nevada
2006
Venus Pool Club
Casual Light Lunch Fare
40 Staff Members
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
2004
FIX
Steakhouse / Fun Dining
50 Staff Members
Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
2002
Tre Restaurant
Italian/Mediterranean
60 Staff Members
Summerlin, Nevada