James Harkin
Brea, California
Taps Fish House & Brewery, a popular restaurant and brewery chain, has announced they have lured West Coast Ventures and Resources CEO/Managing Partner Randy Teffeteller to lead the turnaround and reorganization efforts of the TAPS Fish House brands. Randy Teffeteller, a hospitality veteran with over 25 years of experience, has his work cut out for him.Â
The move comes as Taps Fish House & Brewery is in need of leadership. TAPS Founders would like to expand their operations in the future but understand they need a foundation. Joe Manzella and Michele Manzella, sibling founders, stated Teffeteller would be responsible for overseeing the company's development and reorganization while helping to develop new strategies for growth.
"We are thrilled to have Randy join our team," said Joe Manzella, CEO of Taps Fish House & Brewery. "His extensive experience in the hospitality industry and his proven track record of success make him the perfect fit for our company as we look to create a foundation under our proven brand, then we can expand our operations."
Teffeteller brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Taps Fish House & Brewery. He has held leadership positions at several well-known hospitality companies, including Bistro 201, DIVA, Topaz Cafe, Newport Fish Company, BB Kings, and Juice Stop, to name a few.
"I am excited to join the Taps Fish House & Brewery team," said Randy Teffeteller. "The company has a great reputation for quality food and beer, and I look forward to helping them reorganize to allow for growth and expantion in the future."
Taps Fish House & Brewery currently operates three restaurant locations in Southern California, a production brewery in Irvine, California, and the Legendary Catch Restaurant at the Anaheim Stadium. The owners have retained West Coast Ventures, Randy Teffeteller to stablize operations, bring the companies operations into the 21st century while developing plans for future expansion throughout the US. Manzella said "with Teffeteller on board that the company is well-positioned to build on its past success and bring its unique hospitality brand to even more customers throughout the US in the years to come.