About

Rosalina Francesca Iannucci

General Manager - Robert's Steakhouse of New York

Rosalina is a passionate and driven restaurant manager with more than 15 years of experience working with 5-star rated establishments.

Upon earning a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia's University of the Arts, Rosalina began her professional career pursuing her interests in acting and modeling. While this dynamo enjoyed success in theater, stage, film and print, restaurant management was her true calling.

Rosalina's hospitality industry experience began at Saloon Restaurant in Philadelphia, where she worked her way through the ranks as a bartender, server, maître d', event planner and manager. In 1996, she successfully executed the opening and operation of two high-end locations of Sauna's Restaurants, earning valuable experience in both the heart and front of the house.

Since then, Rosalina has continued to broaden her experience with leadership roles at some of the region's most acclaimed dining establishments including Chef's Market and Tietra Restaurant in Philadelphia, Dubh Linn Square Restaurant in Cherry Hill, and Gallagher's Steakhouse and Gallagher's Burger Bar in Atlantic City. In 2016, she was appointed district general manager for Phillips Seafood Restaurant, Souzai Sushi Bar, Fresh Cut French Fries and the Dunes.

In 2018, Rosalina joined the Robert's Steakhouse family as general manager for its Atlantic City venue, located at Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. In this role, Rosalina is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and, above all, ensuring the quality of our guests' experiences. Rosalina has always admired the company behind Robert's Steakhouse of New York, knowing its reputation putting emphasis on the importance of company culture, associate growth and customer service.

When she's not delivering genuine hospitality, Rosalina serves as head judge for Miss America Organization Teen Pageant and is still a working model/spokesperson/actor. Certified in yoga, senior fitness, sports nutrition and CPR, she also teaches yoga at senior centers and women's substance abuse centers.

Bob Gans

Owner

Bob Gans was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career in the lumber business and went on to establish Metropolitan Lumber and Hardware, which has five locations today. Metropolitan's success, along with many years of canny real estate investments, made Bob one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. During the last decade, Bob ventured into the hospitality industry, and currently owns two of the most prestigious restaurant/nightclubs in Manhattan. Bob welcomes the opportunity to play a key role in the renaissance of Atlantic City as a dining and entertainment destination.

Will Savarese

Executive Chef

As Executive Chef for Robert's Steakhouse, Mr. Will Savarese has directed culinary operations for the restaurant's three locations in New York City and Atlantic City. Savarese has served on the culinary teams for some of the finest restaurants in New York City and the surrounding region, bringing more than 30 years of culinary expertise to his position with Robert's Steakhouse.

Savarese earned a business degree from St. John's University in 1984 and shortly thereafter began his culinary career at La Cote Basque in New York City, where he learned the classical foundation of fine French cuisine. While working at The River Café in Brooklyn, New York, Savarese enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 1985, earning his culinary arts degree in 1987.

Upon completion of his education and training, Savarese returned to La Cote Basque. During his tenure as the restaurant's Chef de Cuisine, he received a New York Times 3-star rating in December of 1995. He subsequently served as Sous Chef in New York City's Aureole restaurant and as Saucier for Le Cirque.

Savarese traveled to Bedford, New York, to oversee the kitchen of La Cremaillere from 1999 - 2005, earning another 3-Star rating from The New York Times in May of 2002.

Prior to joining Robert's Steakhouse as its Executive Chef, Savarese spent time as a private chef for select clients and served as the culinary head for The Tap House, a gastro pub restaurant in Tuckahoe, New York, earning his third 3-Star rating from The New York Times, in March of 2008. Since 2014, Will serves as a contributing writer for New Jersey Life Style Magazine, writing about life experiences, family, food and sharing personal recipes. Follow Chef Will Savarese on Instagram at chefwsavarese@instagram

A native of Middle Village, Queens, New York, Savarese now resides in Brigantine, New Jersey.