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ABOUT JOHN HORVATINOVICH

Hospitality trained me to see the whole room.

I am a former restaurant owner and fractional leader who connects marketing, operations, people and executive judgment. I help leaders identify what is actually stuck, prepare the room and move the work forward.

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THE OPERATOR'S PATH

Experience across the work - not advice from the sidelines.

HOSPITALITY

Restaurant ownership

Customers, teams, margins, menus and the daily reality of execution.

LEADERSHIP

25+ years leading

Complex work, cross-functional teams, decisions with consequences.

MARKETING

Connected communications

Social, email, editorial, PR, web, events and campaign ownership

ADVISORY

Trusted counsel

A calm, private sounding board for the leader carrying the weight.

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Owner

Lisa Marie Horvatinovich

​Lisa Marie Horvatinovich is an engineer with a passion for exploring new cuisines—but she hates to cook. Luckily for her, John is an exceptional chef who enjoys creating family dinner experiences at their home. Growing up in a multi-national family, she has experienced flavors from around the globe, with Croatian, Greek, and Guyanese dishes being among her favorites. With her engineering expertise, Lisa Marie applies her diligence, optimization, and analytical acumen to ensure productivity while incorporating a customer-focused approach. As a seasoned restaurant-goer, Lisa Marie brings a deep understanding and empathy for the restaurant industry and its dedicated workers.

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Owner

John Horvatinovich

​Restaurants and hospitality are at the very heart of John Horvatinovich's professional dedication. With degrees in culinary and business, blended with over 25 years of leadership, John can quickly identify gaps in operations, menu engineering, and social media presence and effectiveness. Previously owning his own award-winning restaurant, John deeply understands the need for consistency in operations and communication, including social media. Whether working with leadership, a restaurant team or engaging with customers, John’s ability to set clear expectations for operations and communication is a crucial element of any restaurant's success.

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Strategic marketing, operational leadership and trusted executive counsel for leaders across restaurants, hospitality, associations and service-driven organizations.

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info@breadandolivesocial.com  ​•  Tel: 571-899-2073

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