Derek Scharadin

Senior Vice President

With more than two decades in hospitality, starting from entry-level roles at 14 to leading multi-unit operations in Las Vegas, he’s built a career at the intersection of creativity and disciplined restaurant management. His experience spans pre-openings, large-format steakhouses, boutique concepts, and financial planning roles, giving him a rare mix of operational depth and strategic oversight. Now Senior Vice President at Lev Food Group, he focuses on concept development, scalable systems, and building high-performing teams. He’s been part of numerous successful openings and turnarounds and is driven by creating thoughtful, durable restaurant experiences with people who share that same standard.