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Jeff Benjamin

COO/Co-Founder, Managing Partner, CEO | Vetri Cucina, FNB+, Federal Donuts & Chicken
I love that regardless of the kind of day someone is having a restaurateur has the ability to positively impact the outcome of that day.

Podcasts

Culinary Agents
Aug 5, 2025
Hospitality On The Rise Podcast
EP 21: Jeff Benjamin

Experience

2022 - 2025
Board Member and CEO
Federal Donuts & ChickenPhiladelphia, PA
2019 - Present
Investor
Simply Good JarsPhiladelphia, PA
2017 - 2021
Executive Vice-President
Fitler ClubPhiladelphia, PA
2017 - Present
Managing Partner
FNB+Philadelphia, PA
2007 - Present
COO/Co-Founder
Vetri CucinaPhiladelphia, PA
1998 - 2007
General Manager
Vetri RestaurantPhiladelphia, PA
1995 - 1998
Food Service Director
1991 - 1995
Food Service Director
Aramark - City BankNew York, NY

Education

1991 - 1991
Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Travel, and Restaurant Administration

Advice from Jeff Benjamin

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Never go to bed at night thinking you have learned all there is to know about a job.
Be prepared to learn from everyone, especially those you least expect.
Employees and guests will come at each situation from different perspectives, your willingness to view it as they do can be enlightening.
Always be willing to ask for help.
It’s important to have mentors both inside and outside your industry.
Surrounding yourself with people who have “been there, done that” will help to make you successful.
To remain motivated during tougher times at work be sure to reflect on where you have been and keep an eye on the future.
Stay focused.
Be nice.

Roles in Service

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Host

Beverly Hills, CA
Full/Part Time
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Floor Manager

Calabasas, CA
Full Time
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Restaurant Manager

West Hollywood, CA
Full Time
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Server

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
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Assistant General Manager

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
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Host

Los Angeles, CA
Full/Part Time
 
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