Steve Short

Experienced in growth, expansion, comprehensive systems—from inception to integration, logistical framework, and not to be forgotten, a chef at heart; Steve is an expert at seeing the whole picture and what processes are needed to create success.

His primary motivation is creating environments, through exceptionally thought-out and crafted methods, that place the guest experience at the center of attention and where team members not only shine but take pride in the work of hospitality.

In 2008, inspired by business leaders who ranked sustainable practices alongside profitability and service, Steve took on the challenge of integrating sustainability into the hospitality business. This enormous and ongoing undertaking ultimately refined an entirely new way of operating: practical, replicable sustainability.

Steve has been named by Biz AZ magazine as an “Up-and-Comer: Restaurateur(s)” and as one of The Phoenix Business Journal’s “Forty under 40.” Steve was a speaker at the Reynolds Center Covering the Green Economy Seminar held at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where much of the discussion revolved around his commitment to building an environmentally ethical catering business. Additionally, Steve was a participant in teaching the senior-level class SOS 494 Capstone Course Business and Sustainability Strategy through the Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU. His work has been featured in numerous publications, both local and national.