Joseph Essa
Director/Board Member at BITE ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 250 246 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Joseph C.
Essa is the founder of Assaggio LLC, Cafe Pasta, Inc. He currently holds the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Mkm Hotels LLC since 2021, Director at Upserve, Inc. since 2020, and Independent Director at Bite Acquisition Corp.
since 2021.
Previously, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group from 2019 to 2021, Chairman at National Restaurant Association from 2008 to 2020, Executive Vice President at Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, and Managing Partner-Operations & Finance at Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group from 1999 to 2004.
He also held the position of Vice President-Operations at TosCorp, Inc. Mr. Essa completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BITE ACQUISITION CORP.
0.29% | 2024-01-21 | 23,333 ( 0.29% ) | 250 246 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Joseph Essa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BITE ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-31 |
Upserve, Inc.
 Upserve, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Upserve, Inc. operates as a restaurant management cloud-software company. Its platform connects social and payment networks facilitating consumers to recommend purchase experiences, and discover new places and products through friends. The firm offers products to the restaurant, bar, liquor, retail, and e-commerce sectors. The company was founded by Angus M. Davis in 2009 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-29 |
| Mkm Hotels LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Joseph Essa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group
 Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group RestaurantsConsumer Services Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group operates as a restaurant. The firm's restaurants offer Wolfgang Puck natural pizza, coffee, cookware appliances, and soups. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2003-12-31 |
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
 Thomas Keller Restaurant Group RestaurantsConsumer Services The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group operates restaurants and bakeries. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-31 |
National Restaurant Association
 National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Chairman | 2020-01-29 |
Cafe Pasta, Inc.
 Cafe Pasta, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Cafe Pasta, Inc. operates restaurants and hotels. The private company is based in Greensboro, NC. The company was founded by Joseph C. Essa. | Founder | - |
Assaggio LLC
 Assaggio LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Assaggio LLC operates restaurants and hotels. The private company is based in Branford, CT. The company was founded by Joseph C. Essa. | Founder | - |
Training of Joseph Essa
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
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Upserve, Inc.
Upserve, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Upserve, Inc. operates as a restaurant management cloud-software company. Its platform connects social and payment networks facilitating consumers to recommend purchase experiences, and discover new places and products through friends. The firm offers products to the restaurant, bar, liquor, retail, and e-commerce sectors. The company was founded by Angus M. Davis in 2009 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Technology Services |
Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.
 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. operates and franchises restaurants. It operates and franchises the Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar locations, Bistros, Wolfgang Puck Expresses and Wolfgang Puck Cultural Center Cafes. The company was founded by Barbara Lazaroff and Wolfgang Puck in 1982 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Consumer Services |
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group RestaurantsConsumer Services Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group operates as a restaurant. The firm's restaurants offer Wolfgang Puck natural pizza, coffee, cookware appliances, and soups. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| TosCorp, Inc. | |
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group RestaurantsConsumer Services The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group operates restaurants and bakeries. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Assaggio LLC
Assaggio LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Assaggio LLC operates restaurants and hotels. The private company is based in Branford, CT. The company was founded by Joseph C. Essa. | Consumer Services |
Cafe Pasta, Inc.
Cafe Pasta, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Cafe Pasta, Inc. operates restaurants and hotels. The private company is based in Greensboro, NC. The company was founded by Joseph C. Essa. | Consumer Services |
| Bite Acquisition Corp. | |
| Mkm Hotels LLC |
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