Our Yale Hospitality team consists of experienced staff members from diverse backgrounds, fueling the transformative culture we’ve delivered for over a decade. Our employees are proud to serve, support and ensure that all guests experience our commitment to excellence – every time they dine with us.
Hospitality Team
Leadership
Rafi Taherian
Strategic Advisor
Administration
Meal Plans Program Coordinator
Aaron Cooper
Accountant
Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
Sr. Operational & Financial Performance Analyst
Health & Wellness Manager, Core Menu Architect
Database & Ordering Assistant
Financial Assistant
Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Residential Events & Strategic Solutions Manager
Associate Director, Finance & Administration
Executive & Special Projects Manager
Jordan Taylor
Human Resources Generalist
Business Intelligence and Optimization Manager
Payroll & Staffing Administrator
Learning & Development Manager
Creative Services & Marketing Designer
Catering
Sales & Event Manager
Sales & Events Manager
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Sales & Events Manager
Leanna Millan
Assistant Director
Catering & CSC Manager
Elizabeth Nelson
Managing Director
Residential Dining
Multi-Unit Executive Chef
Jesse Belew
Multi-Unit Executive Chef
Multi-Unit Executive Chef
Operations Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Nicole Kaya
Managing Director of Residential Operations
General Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager
General Manager
General Manager, Area Service Lead
Operations Manager
Managing Director of Operations
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager
General Manager, Area Service Lead
Adam Hill
Managing Director & Senior Executive Chef
General Manager
Operations Manager
General Manager
Managing Director of Operations
General Manager, Area Service Lead
Gregory Jones
Operations Manager
General Manager, Area Service Lead
Allison Hart
Operations Manager
Retail & Auxiliary
Schwarzman Center Hospitality & Logistics Manager
Schwarzman Center Executive Chef
Culinary Support Center Production Manager
Schwarzman Catering & Events Manager
Culinary Support Center Production Chef
Schwarzman Center Hospitality Assistant Director
Schwarzman Center Guest Experience Manager
Schwarzman Center Hospitality Director
Melvin Santiago
Culinary Support Center Logistics Manager
Managing Director of Retail Operations
School of Management Hospitality General Manager
SOM Culinary Excellence Manager
Schwarzman Center Hospitality Guest Experience Manager
West Campus Farm and Hospitality Operations Manager
General Manager