Del Mar Naples now hiring, opening in December
October 13, 2021
New restaurant concept to offer Mediterranean coastal cuisine, cocktails
NAPLES, FL (Oct. 13, 2021) – Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, which also owns and operates the award-winning Ocean Prime Naples, is seeking qualified candidates to join Del Mar, a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant set to open December 2021. The restaurant will be located on vibrant Fifth Avenue in the former Café Lurcat location at 494 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples.
Del Mar Naples is hiring for all positions, including sous chef, baker, servers, bartenders and more. Referred to as “associates,” Del Mar staff are regarded as Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ priority, which is evident in the company’s impressive 75% promotion-from-within rate. Training teams are dedicated to helping associates build skills and confidence, and the company offers highly competitive benefits.
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has tapped Rick Giannasi to serve as general manager at Del Mar Naples, responsible for hiring and overall restaurant operations. A popular “face on Fifth Avenue,” Giannasi most recently served as general manager at Ocean Prime Naples since its opening in December 2016. Giannasi brings more than 30 years of restaurant experience to Del Mar Naples, including nearly 15 years with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
“Just like at Ocean Prime, our associate-first culture is at the very core of the guest experience,” said Rick Giannasi, general manager for Del Mar Naples. “We invest in training and promote from within, giving our associates the opportunity to grow their career with us while creating memorable experiences for our guests.”
Candidates may apply by visiting Del Mar’s hiring office, located at 649 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 215, in Naples. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Applications are also being accepted online at CameronMitchell.com/careers.
Offering the highest quality fare from sea, garden and farm, nestled steps away from the Gulf at 494 Fifth Ave. S., Del Mar Naples is an inviting atmosphere to share a meal, raise a toast and celebrate togetherness. For more information, please visit CameronMitchell.com or call 239-350-0134.
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is an independent, privately held restaurant group known for developing compelling dining concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites, offering outstanding cuisine complemented by genuine hospitality. Cameron Mitchell founded the company in 1993 on the powerful guest philosophy, “The answer is yes. What is the question?” Today, CMR operates 39 restaurants company-wide under 18 different concepts, with 20 restaurants located in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the premier catering and event planning in Central Ohio, oversees three venues in Columbus. The national Ocean Prime concept has 16 locations in 12 states plus the district of Columbia with a 17th location opening fall 2021 in Kansas City, MO. The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, a sister company of CMR, currently operates 22 locations in five states. For more information on CMR, please visit cameronmitchell.com.
