Will Guidara

A native of Sleepy Hollow, NY, Will has been immersed in the restaurant industry since the age of 13. A graduate of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, Will began his dining room training at Spago Beverly Hills and attended culinary school in the North of Spain. He then went on to various roles throughout Union Square Hospitality Group, including at Tabla, Café 2, and the restaurants at the Museum of Modern Art. In 2006, Will became the General Manager of Eleven Madison Park, where he spearheaded the transformation of the restaurant from a French brasserie to a fine dining destination. Under Will's leadership, the restaurant has garnered four stars from the New York Times, five stars from the Forbes Travel Guide, three Michelin Stars, and a coveted spot on the San Pellegrino's list of the World's 50 Best restaurants. In 2011, Will and Chef Daniel purchased Eleven Madison Park from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and in 2012 they went on to open the food and beverage spaces at the NoMad Hotel. At the NoMad, they have received numerous accolades including three stars from the New York Times and one Michelin star. A frequent guest lecturer throughout the country, Will is also the co-author of Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook and I Love New York: Ingredients and Recipes.