Mr. Manuchia is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Partners, Inc. Prior to founding Restaurant Partners, Mr. Manuchia was an executive with Darden Restaurants, where he was one of the founding members of The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant chain. Dave had a successful 11 year career with Darden Restaurants, and was awarded the annual Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Achievement on three separate occasions.
Dave has been an active member of the Central Florida non-profit community during his 4 decades in Orlando. In addition to being a past member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Historical Society, Dave has served on the Board of The Second Harvest Food Bank, and was President of that Board for two years. Dave was also named one of Orlando’s “100 Most Influential People” by The Orlando Business Journal.
As a testimony to its successful company history, Restaurant Partners was named to Inc. Magazine’s “500 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America” on two separate occasions.
Chef Bill Doyle joined Restaurant Partners in 2006 as Executive Chef for a 3 unit community called Solivita in the Orlando area. Due to his excellent performance, strong hands on work ethic and creativity, Bill was promoted to Restaurant Partners Corporate Chef in 2011. In his role, he brings over 35 years of experience to the coordination of all back of the house operations by putting systems in place to insure a profitable, professional and organized operation.
Originally from Massachusetts, Bill graduated from Johnson and Wales University where he received a degree in Culinary Arts. His career spans work at several hotels and restaurants under the tutelage of Chef Frank Prioli, including the Hartwell house restaurant in Lexington, Massachusetts. Bill was chosen to oversee all catering aboard the Columbian tall ship Gloria, as part of the Sail Boston event in 1988.He was also Chef Owner of Sabina Doyle’s restaurant in Medway, Massachusetts for 7 years.
Bill moved to Central Florida in 2002, where he furthered his talents at Walt Disney World and The House of Blues. He is a contributor to the United Way and the ALS Association of Central Florida. When he’s not creating new, exciting dishes for one of RPI’s restaurants, Bill enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife Carla and two children and grandchildren.
Heather Lynn currently serves as the Human Resources Manager for Restaurant Partners, Inc. and has been with them for 5 years. Prior to being with RPI, Heather has held multi-unit executive level positions in both retail and food service operations. Specifically, she held positions of: Store Manager with Home Depot (10+ years), Regional Director of Operations for Bloomingdales (4 years), and Regional Director of Store Operations at Honey Baked Ham (6 years) overseeing as many as 86 year-round and 25 seasonal restaurant locations within her span of control across the United States.
Heather received her MBA at Florida State University. She currently resides in Winter Garden, Florida with her husband, Sam and her daughter, Addison. They enjoy staying active in their community, their church and spending time with family.
DJ Mariello brings over two decades of experience in hospitality management and concept development to his role as Director of Operations at Restaurant Partners Inc. Since joining the team in 2021, DJ has been instrumental in defining, implementing, and revising operational policies to ensure the highest standards across all managed properties. He also leads the charge in developing and executing new growth directives, working closely with HR to hire and train the industry's best talent.
A graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, DJ's career includes working with nationally recognized brands like Firebird's Wood Fired Grill and P.F. Chang's. His 21 years of experience have shaped him into a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence in the hospitality industry.
Outside of work, DJ is a devoted family man, enjoying beach days, concerts, and sporting events with his wife Shelly and their two children, Sophia and Dean. When he’s not on the course playing golf, you can find him cheering on the Buffalo Bills as a proud member of the Bills Mafia.
A native of Connecticut, Joshua Bartram was raised on a working farm. This early immersion in self-sufficient living instilled in him a deep appreciation for the time, care, and craft that go into food preparation. After relocating to South Florida, Bartram developed a passion for the region’s vibrant culinary landscape, particularly the tropical flavors influenced by Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. He began his career apprenticing under Chef Allen Susser, a James Beard Award winner and pioneer of the "Mango Gang"—a movement that helped define Floribbean cuisine through ingredients like mango, coconut, and lemongrass.
Bartram went on to study Nutrition and Dietetics at Florida International University, grounding his culinary expertise in nutritional science. Over the next two decades, he honed his skills in a range of high-end restaurants and hotels, including: The Diplomat, The Gansevoort South, and Truluck’s, adding operational knowledge and gaining a reputation for innovation, leadership, and excellence.
In 2019, Bartram joined Restaurant Partners, bringing with him over 20 years of experience and a commitment to quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction. He currently resides in South Florida with his wife, Chastity, and their two children.
Ashley Esposito joined Restaurant Partners, Inc. in 2018, originally serving as Office Administrator, a role that quickly evolved into much more. Known for her resourcefulness and calm-under pressure approach, she naturally became the go-to for creative solutions and operational support across the company. With a passion for creativity and strategy, Ashley returned to the University of Central Florida to specialize in Digital Marketing, expanding her skillset to better serve RPI’s evolving marketing needs.
Now as Marketing Coordinator, Ashley supports our managed properties with a wide range of services, working closely with both internal teams and clients to promote events, manage social media content, and develop marketing materials that drive engagement and visibility.
Outside of work, Ashley loves spending time with her husband, their son Joey and their pup, Homer. She and her family enjoy exploring Florida’s scenic beaches, browsing local farmers markets, and attending food festivals. Forever a fan of the diamond and proud NY Mets fan, her favorite place to be is in the stands, cheering on her son as he plays the game they both love.
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