Jolene Mannina | Co-Founder

With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Jolene Mannina’s career has been marked by significant achievements since her beginnings at Commander's Palace in New Orleans. From owning and serving as Chef at Sloppi Jo’s, to leading culinary teams at major events such as the Life is Beautiful Festival and Further Future, and creating innovative culinary competitions like the Back Of House Brawl, Jolene has consistently pushed boundaries in the industry.

Currently, Jolene holds the role of President at SecretBurger.Com, where she has collaborated with renowned chefs across 12 cities to organize over 500 exclusive “Off The Menu” events in the first two years. She is also the visionary behind The Vegas Test Kitchen, a pioneering food hall and restaurant concept incubator. Moreover, as a founding member of the Woman’s Hospitality Initiative alongside Elizabeth Blau and Mary Choi Kelly, Jolene is dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the hospitality sector.

Under Jolene’s leadership, Vegas Test Kitchen has provided a platform for over 50 chefs to experiment with new culinary concepts, leading to the successful launch of three new restaurants. Following the closure of Vegas Test Kitchen, Jolene has returned to event production, contributing her creative expertise to the Las Vegas Grand Prix team and spearheading innovative F&B concepts for local events.