Brian Shaner

Brian Shaner currently serves as the General Manager of Ariccia Cucina Italiana and Piccolo 241 Jazz and Cocktails with Ithaka Hospitality Partners since June 2023. Previously, Brian held the position of Director of Operations for the Inland Region at Homegrown Hospitality Group from August 2021 to August 2022. Brian's extensive experience at CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc. spanned from May 2001 to August 2021, where responsibilities included roles such as Director of Operations, Regional Manager for Virginia Beach to Honolulu, Regional Manager for Arizona, and General Manager. Brian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Oregon State University and an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from the New England Culinary Institute.