2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Mike Capoferri
Owner
Thunderbolt LA
Bio:
Mike Capoferri is a 23-year hospitality-industry veteran, with extensive work experience in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York City. After years of bartending in world-class cocktail bars, Mike turned to the world of consulting where he focused on curating unique bar experiences and bespoke cocktail programs. In 2015, he proudly took a position with the Campari America family as their Italian Portfolio Specialist, where he educated on the world of Amaro for 4 years. Mike is now the owner/operator of Thunderbolt (#10 in North America and Best in the West 2023, by World's 50 Best Bars), a Los Angeles neighborhood cocktail bar with a program focused excellence, consistency and sustainability. The Thunderbolt bar program utilizes cutting-edge tech to deliver delicious, approachable, no-frills cocktails at an extremely efficient pace.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 12
11:00am - 12:00pm
Turning the Tables: Sustainable Solutions and Strategies for Restaurant Operations
Breakout Session 1
In the restaurant industry, people often perceive waste as part of the cost of doing business. But what if we could flip the script? Pull up a seat as we unveil the untapped potential of food waste reduction in foodservice settings. Learn how forward-thinking establishments are rewriting the narrative, turning food waste reduction into a cornerstone of their business and operational strategies. This session will emphasize that food waste isn't simply a moral obligation but a transformative force reshaping the foodservice industry's landscape.