Daniel Tinstman has extensive experience in the restaurant industry, currently serving as the Director of Operations at Benihana since 2009, where Daniel previously held the role of Regional Manager. Prior to this, Daniel worked at Carlson Restaurants/T.G.I. Friday's from 2000 to 2009 as a General Manager, and also served as the General Manager at Moe's Management and Kovar's Village Grill. Daniel's earlier career includes positions such as Associate General Manager at Kovar's Village Grill, Service Manager at La Venezia Cafe, and Banquet Captain at Continental Catering. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication with a minor in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida.