Vincenzo Granata – General Manager

Vincenzo Granata is the General Manager of Panevino Ristorante & Gourmet Deli. Ask frequent guests of Panevino – Vincenzo is much more than the General Manager – he is a rare find, a dynamic businessman and the heart and soul of Panevino.

Born in the city of Andria, in the heart of the Puglia region of Italy, Vincenzo grew up watching American television programming, fascinated with the United States. After obtaining his degree in Hospitality Management at the Hotel and Hospitality Management Institute in Bari, Italy, and refining his skills at numerous renowned restaurants and five–star hotels throughout Italy and Europe, Vincenzo came to the United States on vacation and fell in love with the American culture. With little more than a dream to be successful in the United States, Vincenzo, at the age of 23, picked up his life and moved to the United States.

Speaking a little English and watching closed caption English programming, Vincenzo became immersed in the American culture. With his extensive European hospitality training, he was soon offered a job at one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the United States, IL Posto Ristorante in Michigan. Honing his knowledge of European service techniques and hospitality, Vincenzo actively and successfully guided guests’ dining experiences.

At the age of 24, Vincenzo joined the world-famous Le Cirque and Osteria del Circo restaurants at the five-star Bellagio Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas where he was responsible for the daily operations of two of the world’s most renowned French and Italian gourmet restaurants. Instilling the culture of service excellence, Vincenzo successfully operated the two restaurants paying scrupulous attention to details and guests’ needs. His refreshing approach to enhancing the guests’ dining experience did not go unnoticed.

Five years later, Tony Marnell, a renowned architect in Las Vegas, and one of Vincenzo’s favorite customers, asked him to join his Italian restaurant, Panevino. In 2003, Vincenzo accepted the position of General Manager of Panevino Ristorante. Today, Vincenzo brings world-class hospitality, character and impeccable attention to details to the famous Italian restaurant. Some of Vincenzo’s latest accomplishments include: the prestigious 2008 In Business Las Vegas 40 under 40 Award and the 2009 Las Vegas Rising Stars Award.

In his spare time Vincenzo also gives back to the community by personally delivering food  to the children of Child Haven and by contributing to other charitable organizations including the Three Square Food Bank.