Executive Profile
Israel Johnson — Restaurant General Manager & Hospitality Operations Leader
Israel Johnson is an experienced restaurant general manager and food and beverage operations leader based in South Florida, with 30+ years in restaurant and hospitality operations as a restaurateur, GM, chef and university hospitality educator.
Contact Israel JohnsonProof of work: from zero to $1M+ in annual sales
As General Manager of The Bungalow Bar & Grill in Boynton Beach, Florida, Israel assumed GM leadership within weeks of the restaurant's opening, while it was still in its startup stage. He helped build the operation from the ground up—people, systems, standards, training, accountability and guest experience—supporting its growth from startup to more than $1 million in annual sales.
Leadership experience
A career spent running the whole restaurant, not one department.
- 30+ years in restaurant and hospitality operations
- Restaurant owner since age 23
- General Manager and operational leadership across FOH and BOH
- Culinary professional: recipes, menus, costing and kitchen systems
- 20+ years teaching hospitality at the university level
- Master's in Hospitality Management, Florida International University
- Creator of Playbook, a restaurant operations and culture platform
For employers and ownership groups
Hospitality companies, restaurant groups, recruiters and investors looking for a restaurant GM, director of operations or operations leader can review the executive portfolio and contact Israel directly through the consultation form.
Frequently asked questions
Is Israel open to general manager or operations leadership roles?
Employers and recruiters are welcome to reach out through the consultation form to discuss leadership opportunities.
Where is Israel based?
South Florida, in Palm Beach County, including the Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach area.
What makes his approach different?
He combines hands-on GM experience with teaching and technology: he builds systems people can learn, then keeps them running with Playbook.
Talk with Israel Johnson
Request a 30-minute conversation about your restaurant. Israel will follow up to discuss fit, scope and next steps.
Request a 30-minute consultation