Michael S. Kaufman
Director/Board Member at The Culinary Institute of America, Inc.
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Mr. Michael S.
Kaufman is President-Restaurant Group at Centerplate, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Benihana, Inc. and The Culinary Institute of America.
Mr. Kaufman was previously employed as President by Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. and Chairman by National Restaurant Association.
Michael S. Kaufman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Culinary Institute of America, Inc.
 The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael S. Kaufman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Pond Hill Ventures LLC
 Pond Hill Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pond Hill Ventures LLC provides investment advisory services in hospitality ventures. The private company is based in Chappaqua, NY. The company was founded by Michael S. Kaufman. | Founder | - |
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Chairman | - |
Benihana, Inc.
 Benihana, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Centerplate, Inc.
 Centerplate, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Centerplate, Inc. engages in provision of food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers and entertainment venues. It offers quick serve, dining, catering, restaurants, shopping and merchandise, sales and marketing, architectural, design and build, research, consulting, strategy and talent management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | President | - |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Benihana, Inc.
Benihana, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL. | Consumer Services |
Centerplate, Inc.
Centerplate, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Centerplate, Inc. engages in provision of food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers and entertainment venues. It offers quick serve, dining, catering, restaurants, shopping and merchandise, sales and marketing, architectural, design and build, research, consulting, strategy and talent management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Services |
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc.
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Consumer Services |
National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Pond Hill Ventures LLC
Pond Hill Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pond Hill Ventures LLC provides investment advisory services in hospitality ventures. The private company is based in Chappaqua, NY. The company was founded by Michael S. Kaufman. | Finance |
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