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Ben Kolnos

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Senior Director of Retail Dining at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Ben Kolnos is an experienced Senior Director of Retail Dining for Chartwells Higher Education, with a strong history in the food and beverage industry. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he focuses on integrating innovative technology and new concepts into university dining environments to enhance the student experience.

Based on his background, Ben has a deep-rooted passion for the culinary arts and food service management. He appears to be a grateful and appreciative professional, often expressing thankfulness for his colleagues, his team, and opportunities for professional development. His interests are tied to his professional world, including his alma mater.

He was instrumental in bringing Change Please Coffee, a brand that donates all profits to help the homeless, to UNC Charlotte for its first U.S. location.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Retail Dining
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Retail Dining Technology
He has led the implementation of Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology and food delivery robots on campus to improve the student shopping and dining experience.
Social Enterprise
Enthusiastically partnered with Change Please Coffee, a non-profit where all proceeds help people experiencing homelessness, calling the opportunity a "no-brainer."
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Senior Director of Retail Dining
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
2015 - 12-2021
Assistant Director
Restaurant Associates
4-2013 - 10-2015
GM
Siena Restaurant
2-2005 - 4-2013
Service Manager
Chili's
12-2021
Assistant Director
Restaurant Associates
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Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor's degree
The Culinary Institute of America
1997 - 2001
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Barnstable High
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