DAVE KASS
Harpoon Harry's Kitchen Manager

A New Orleans native, Dave Kass' introduction to the Food and Beverage industry began when he was 16 years old, working part-time as a bus boy at Bay Street. He continued to work throughout high school inching his way from bussing to waiting and eventually tending bar. Upon graduation Dave moved to Texas where he became more involved in the hospitality industry.

Presented with an opportunity to see "the other side of the tracks" Dave accepted a manager position, giving him the opportunity to learn about the management aspects of the operation. After gaining experience and insight about management and its responsibilities, Dave decided to take the next step in his development moving to Florida in 1994, to become a full time Kitchen Manager, for Smuggler's Enterprises inc.

As the Kitchen Manager, he participates in the training of employees, menu development and financial analysis, that work to make Harpoon Harry's successful. Since his first day on the job back on Sept. 14th 1995, Dave has remarkably missed only one day of work over the course of 12.5 years!