Del Mar has welcomed David LaMarca as the new general manager. He joins Executive Chef Phil Liesenfeld as the newest member of Del Mar’s leadership team.
LaMarca joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in 2016 as beverage manager of Ocean Prime Naples before becoming general manager in 2021. LaMarca appreciates the company’s culture of putting associates first, and he builds off this culture to create a fun work environment and opportunities to set his associates up for success while bringing patience and positivity to each day.
Liesenfeld first joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants more than 25 years ago after finishing culinary school at Ohio State. He then moved out west, where he spent many years as a chef at fine dining restaurants before returning to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. For the past 10 years, he has been traveling for Ocean Prime and serving in a variety of chef roles for their Columbus, Denver, Phoenix and Boston locations. Liesenfeld has been a chef at Del Mar Naples since 2022.
Del Mar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, at 494 Fifth Ave. South in downtown Naples. Featuring open-air terraces, vaulted dining space and two bars adorned in European architecture, Del Mar Naples delivers an inviting atmosphere to share a meal, raise a toast and celebrate togetherness. For more information, visit DelMarMediterranean.com.
Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, CMR operates 51 restaurants company-wide under 20 different concepts. Visit CameronMitchell.com to learn more.
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