“Working with Matt for over 12 years, I witnessed firsthand a rare blend of strategic vision and relentless execution. Matt’s leadership consistently delivered measurable results, and his ability to inspire teams was instrumental in driving our sustained growth and innovation.”

” I have had the pleasure to work with Matt for many years in cultivating beverage programs at a variety of venues from high energy multi unit concepts to large scale casinos. His ability to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver tailored solutions has been truly remarkable. I have no doubt he will continue to set new standards of excellence and drive success for his clients at The F&B Playbook. “

“Working with Matt Mascali for ten years was a fun productive time, turning a losing, run down, non relevant hotel into a profitable landmark that stands tall in the Vegas skyline.”

“Working with Matthew has been a cooperative relationship. The ability to bounce ideas off each other and the freedom to have my own style. Knowing that he always has your back.”

“With decades of experience in food and beverage management Matt Mascali brings all of his insights and ways of working to The Food and Beverage Playbook. His servant leadership style has empowered his co-workers to deliver top level customer experiences for their guests in multiple venues. His consultative services are highly recommended.”

“Matt is truly an out of the box operator bringing. Progressive minded solutions to innovative products while also providing impactful, non-traditional concepts to traditional settings.”

“In the seventeen years I have known Matt and for the eleven years we worked together, he has continually moved the needle impacting the success of his F&B initiatives. Being a leader, he is at the forefront resulting in his over delivering goals impacting the bottom line. He is truly one of the best in the industry!”

“While working alongside Matt the last 7 years he showed both operational and strategic expertise.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt Mascali for many years through our ongoing partnership at Grand Sierra Resort, and I have tremendous respect for him as a food and beverage professional. His leadership across the resort’s expansive F&B operations is both strategic and hands-on, whether he’s overseeing large-scale events or aligning teams across multiple venues. He’s been a key part of our success at Charlie Palmer Steak and a trusted partner in every event we’ve executed at the property.”

The F&B Playbook has been an absolute game-changer for our organization. With multiple unique restaurant concepts such as El Chingon in San Diego & Dallas Fort Worth under our belt, consistency and scalability in operations and HR systems are critical,and that’s exactly what this program delivered. The tools, training modules, and operational frameworks helped us elevate our standards across the board. Our leadership team is sharper, our onboarding process is smoother, and our culture is stronger. Partnering with The F&B Playbook was one of the smartest moves we’ve made as we continue to grow the GBOD brand.”