Visionaries in Ops & Culinary Excellence

Monte Silva, Ten Tables Hospitality’s Chief Executive Officer, started his journey into the restaurant industry at just 15 years old, when he took his first job as a dishwasher. Over the course of 15 years, Monte worked in various roles, from prep cook and server to bartender, before embarking on a remarkable career as a restaurant operator. He quickly rose through the ranks, taking on management positions at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants and being featured in Beverage Biz is Show Biz by David Steadman.

Monte’s career reached new heights as he successfully operated high-grossing restaurants, including Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville, which ranked as the 31st highest-grossing restaurant in the country at $18.5 million annually. In Nashville, he gained recognition in local and national publications such as Nashville Wine Press, The Tasting Panel, and Restaurant Business Magazine.

In 2020, Monte founded Monte Silva Coaching, offering his expertise to restaurant owners and executives across the country. His book, Shift Happens: 7 Proven Strategies to Help Your Restaurant Crush the New Economy, is available on Amazon. Monte’s philosophy emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy balance while scaling a restaurant business, a perspective he now brings to Ten Tables Hospitality.