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R.
J.
Melman currently works at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2025.
Mr. Melman also formerly worked at Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., as Independent Director from 2015 to 2022, Paris Club, as Partner, Sushi San Ltd., as Partner, Hub 51, as Partner, Paris Club Bistro & Bar, as Managing Partner, Studio Paris, as Partner, RPM Italian, as Partner, RPM Steak, as Partner, Clark Hubbard LLC, as Partner, Three Dots & A Dash, as Partner, Ramen-San, as Partner, Summer House Santa Monica, as Partner, Stella Barra Pizzeria, as Partner, M Street Kitchen, as Partner, Sub 51, as Partner, and Il Porcellino, as Partner.
Mr. Melman received his undergraduate degree in 2001 from the University of Kansas.
R. J. Melman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants and cafes | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-01-21 |
Former positions of R. J. Melman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DEL TACO RESTAURANTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-07 |
Sushi San Ltd.
Sushi San Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces sushi based products | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Il Porcellino
Il Porcellino Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Il Porcellino is a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant offering a casual dining experience with classic Italian comfort food and a seasonal menu featuring housemade pastas, vegetable antipasti, and daily specials made from ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Signature dishes include Tuscan cheese bread, classic meatballs, gnocchi alla sorrentina, baked burrata lasagna, chicken parmesan, and Barolo braised short rib, with gluten-free options available. The drink menu includes cocktails, mocktails, espresso martinis, Italian wines, and craft beers. The restaurant provides happy hour Monday through Friday with discounted drinks and small plates, valet parking, and services such as reservations, private events, catering, and online ordering. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sub 51 | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
M Street Kitchen | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 18 |
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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants and cafes | Consumer Services |
Paris Club
Paris Club Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services | Miscellaneous |
University of Kansas
University of Kansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sushi San Ltd.
Sushi San Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces sushi based products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast food chain restaurant | Consumer Services |
Hub 51 | |
Paris Club Bistro & Bar | |
Studio Paris | |
RPM Italian
RPM Italian RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant | Consumer Services |
RPM Steak
RPM Steak RestaurantsConsumer Services RPM Steak is a modern steakhouse offering nearly two dozen premium beef cuts, including Japanese wagyu, Westholme wagyu, and dry-aged prime steaks, as well as seafood towers, appetizers, sides, desserts, and an extensive wine and cocktail selection. The private company is based in Chicago. The restaurant provides private dining for groups up to 300 guests, carryout and delivery services, and valet parking. RPM Steak is part of the RPM Restaurants group, which also includes RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, each specializing in contemporary Italian menus and premium fish and seafood, respectively. | Consumer Services |
Clark Hubbard LLC | |
Three Dots & A Dash | |
Ramen-San | |
Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant | Consumer Services |
Stella Barra Pizzeria
Stella Barra Pizzeria RestaurantsConsumer Services Stella Barra Pizzeria operates as part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, which manages over 60 brands and 130 restaurants across multiple states, offering a wide range of cuisines and dining experiences from fast casual to fine dining. The private company is based in North Bethesda. The group provides event planning and catering services, as well as a frequent diner club loyalty program that rewards customers with points and exclusive perks. | Consumer Services |
M Street Kitchen | Retail Trade |
Sub 51 | |
Il Porcellino
Il Porcellino Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Il Porcellino is a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant offering a casual dining experience with classic Italian comfort food and a seasonal menu featuring housemade pastas, vegetable antipasti, and daily specials made from ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Signature dishes include Tuscan cheese bread, classic meatballs, gnocchi alla sorrentina, baked burrata lasagna, chicken parmesan, and Barolo braised short rib, with gluten-free options available. The drink menu includes cocktails, mocktails, espresso martinis, Italian wines, and craft beers. The restaurant provides happy hour Monday through Friday with discounted drinks and small plates, valet parking, and services such as reservations, private events, catering, and online ordering. | Commercial Services |
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