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About
Charles Bililies is the Founder and CEO of Souvla, a Greek restaurant group in San Francisco and the Bay Area, which he built around a fast-fine, counter-service concept. He leads the group's strategic development, including new business, financial planning, brand, and partnerships, and also advises companies in the restaurant and food/tech sectors. Before founding Souvla, he worked for Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and Bouchon Bistro and for Chef Michael Mina, and holds degrees from Cornell University's Hotel School and Johnson & Wales University.
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Experience
- SouvlaFounder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco, California
- The MINA GroupAssistant General Manager - RN742009 — 2011301 Mission St. SF, CA
- The MINA GroupCulinary Assistant2008 — 2009
- Thomas Keller Restaurant GroupManager - Bouchon Bistro2007 — 2008
- Thomas Keller Restaurant GroupCulinary Assistant - The French Laundry2006 — 2007
- The Statler HotelStudent Sous Chef2004 — 2006
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Charles Bililies?
- Charles Bililies is the Founder and CEO of Souvla, a Greek restaurant group in San Francisco and the Bay Area, which he built around a fast-fine, counter-service concept. He leads the group's strategic development, including new business, financial planning, brand, and partnerships, and also advises companies in the restaurant and food/tech sectors. Before founding Souvla, he worked for Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and Bouchon Bistro and for Chef Michael Mina, and holds degrees from Cornell University's Hotel School and Johnson & Wales University.
- Where does Charles Bililies work?
- Charles Bililies is Founder of Souvla.
- What companies did Charles Bililies found?
- Charles Bililies founded Souvla.
- Where did Charles Bililies go to school?
- Charles Bililies studied at Cornell University (B.S., Hospitality Administraion); Johnson & Wales University (A.S., Culinary Arts).
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