Todd N Terricone Bio
About Me
I believe I am the person I am because of the many meals shared with my mother while growing up. She instilled in me the importance of taking time out of hectic days to sit and share daily experiences. I was preparing dinners at the early age of ten under the direction and supervision of her. My mother was an amazing cook and a great entertainer, who often volunteered throughout the community. Nothing made me happier than her expressing her appreciation for an enjoyable dinner that I prepared. As you can imagine, she was the driving force in directing me toward the hospitality industry.
I first entered the hospitality industry at the age of fourteen; my mom’s favorite Italian restaurant hired me as a busboy. Since that time I’ve had quite a journey, continually learning about food preparation, supervising large staffs, overseeing people’s dining experiences and meeting thousands of interesting people and personalities.
I am a graduate of Johnson & Wales University; I received a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management. After graduation I have had the opportunity to manage quite a few different properties.
- Food & Beverage Director of a private golf course
- General Manager of three different restaurants and concepts
- Kitchen Manager of 1800 meal per day restaurant
- Dining Room Manager of a 300 resident retirement community
- Dining Supervisor of five star international hotel property
The long hours forced me to be creative in how I fed my lovely wife, who is both my biggest critic and strongest supporter. With my wife, we are raising an energetic 5 year old son. I’m now bringing home to my family what my mother graciously shared with me.
Qualifications and Professional Affiliations
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certified (safe food handling)
- Member of the American Personal Private Chef Association
- Johnson & Wales University, Bachelors in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management
- Insured