Our Philosophy

Innovation and Adaptability

We embrace innovation and change as catalysts for progress within the hospitality industry. Our hospitality industry expertise allows us to identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices while adapting strategies that help our clients remain competitive and create exceptional hospitality experiences.

People and Partnership

Strong hospitality businesses are built by strong teams. We foster collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous development while working closely with our clients and their teams. Through lasting partnerships and tailored hospitality solutions, we help create cultures that support both operational excellence and memorable guest experiences.

Ethical Integrity

Integrity and transparency are fundamental to how we operate. We conduct business with honesty, accountability, and respect while maintaining high professional standards throughout every engagement. Our goal is to build lasting trust with our clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Tailored Solutions

Every hospitality concept, market, and business presents different opportunities and challenges. We develop customized hospitality solutions based on each client's specific goals, from concept development and financial strategy to operations and long-term growth. Our approach combines strategic insight with practical execution to create sustainable results.

Stephan Schneider’s career spans more than two decades of hospitality operations, development, and executive leadership across the United States, Europe, the UAE, and Asia.

As General Manager of OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, he led the development and daily operations of one of the world’s largest nightclubs, generating $132 million in annual revenue. Previously, as General Manager of Wet Republic at MGM Grand, he increased annual revenue from $28 million in 2013 to $36 million in 2014 and $43 million in 2015.

As Director of Restaurant Operations for Hakkasan Group’s U.S. and Mexico portfolio, Stephan led the operational and financial transformation of 11 venues, moving negative-EBITDA businesses to breakeven and positive performance while achieving more than 15% EBITDA growth within 18 months.

He later served as Executive Director of Operations for KAJA Group in London, working alongside former Hakkasan Group founders on the development and international expansion of hospitality concepts across London, Indonesia, and Singapore.

As Chief Operating Officer of Z-Capital’s Hospitality Vertical, Stephan led the transformation and expansion of Pink Taco, including the strategic development and construction of major venues in Washington, D.C. and Times Square in New York City as part of an approximately $20 million development initiative.

Most recently, as Vice President of Development for Hotels and Restaurants at Harwood Hospitality, Stephan led hospitality development initiatives and the opening task force for Hôtel Swexan in Dallas. His work included hotel and restaurant development, financial planning, design and construction coordination, operational efficiencies, and the creation of new restaurant concepts.