“Scott is a wizard at leveling up staff members, from improving basics, to establishing firm fundamentals. His understanding from his years in the service industry allows him to develop team members into stars, with a sense of purpose and skill.”

"Scott's breadth of knowledge is only matched by his passionate dedication to doing things the 'right way', and it is literally *impossible to imagine our opening success—or even just our opening, period—without him. Scott is far more than just an asset; he is a staple!"

Within minutes of first working with Mr. Payne, he had already illustrated how something as simple as the handle of a coffee cup, can potentially make or break a dining experience! I constantly cite this lesson-learned because I use it to pinpoint the exact moment when I stopped merely toiling at *jobs--and started critically thinking in what has now become my fine service career!

"Scott was an instrumental team member in our opening process. His expertise in organization, with a systematic approach to setting our restaurant up for success, was key to our initial success. He is a master at general steps of service, from all positions both front and back of house. Humble enough to roll up his sleeves and get down in the dish pit, but polished enough to execute a flawless wine service with the knowledge to back it.