Henderson, NV — Thomas A. Jannarone is being recognized by
Continental Who’s Who as an Exemplary
Executive in the Hospitality, Food, and Beverage Industries and in
acknowledgment of his professional excellence as Corporate General Manager at
Mesquite Gaming LLC.
Mr. Jannarone graduated from the Culinary Institute of
America with an associate degree in 1983 and begin working in North Jersey.
Shortly after, he worked three years in Italy at seven different restaurants
and regions. Mr. Jannarone has also completed coursework at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas.
Mr. Jannarone has been with Mesquite Gaming for the past 10
years, has more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and
was previously the Vice President of Food and Beverage for Mesquite Gaming. He
is a seasoned Executive with more than three decades of operations and development
expertise in the region of Southern Nevada.
Mr. Jannarone has played an integral role in revitalizing
the dining product at both resorts since his start in 2012. His duties have
included overseeing several restaurant remodels and the upcoming renovation and
expansion of the popular Virgin River Hotel and Casino.
Prior to joining Mesquite Gaming, Mr. Jannarone was named
the Director of Food Service Operations for the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in
Las Vegas in 2000, and the South Point Hotel and Casino, a privately owned
casino headed by Michael Gaughan from 2006 to 2012. He was also named the Food
Director of the Suncoast Hotel and Casino prior to being the opening Italian
Chef for the Mirage Hotel and Casino at Ristorante Riva for Mr. Steve Wynn.
According to Mr. Jannarone, he was recently promoted to
Corporate General Manager. Mesquite Gaming is a quick one-hour drive north of
Las Vegas. The unique properties offer affordable yet comfortably adorned
rooms, top-rated fine and casual restaurants, exciting casinos, entertainment
showrooms and access to challenging golf play and two award-winning golf
courses.
Mr. Jannarone has found great pleasure in mentoring young
chefs advancing in the field and would cherish the prospect of teaching in some
capacity in the future. He notably served as a guest instructor at the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas
where he had the opportunity to teach front and back of house operations to
students including various cuisine styles such as Mediterranean European and
Italian as well as menu and capstone content.
In his spare time, Mr. Jannarone has been involved with St.
Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City Nevada as a board member. He
dedicates this recognition to his parents, Joseph and Nicholina Jannarone.
