Johnny Swet
Johnny Swet moved to New York City in 1992 to establish a career in art, but instead found himself climbing the echelons of the food and beverage industry. Quickly rising to management ranks by ensuring quality food and service at such New York landmarks as The Bowery Bar, Balthazar and Pastis, Swet became a well-recognized fixture in the industry, working as Front of House Manager for The Park in Chelsea and as General Manager of Freeman’s restaurant. Swet has used his strong sense of style to create the interiors of the Marlin Hotel and Rex Restaurant in Miami. He is currently a partner in as well as the Food, Beverage and Service Manager and Director of Art and Design at Hotel Griffou, which he founded with Larry Poston as well as Rogue & Canon. Swet is also a partner at JIMMY at The James New York and Chicago and formerly at Cole’s Greenwich Village. He also serves at the head mixologist for The Skylark and cocktail curator for The Elm at King & Grove in Brooklyn and The Roger Hotel in Manhattan.
Swet maintains his passion for art and has had many solo and group art shows across the country. |
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Larry Poston
Larry Poston is one of the most sought after and respected names in New York's food and beverage industry. For the past 10 years he has managed and developed such famed restaurants as Keith McNally's Pastis in the Meatpacking District, Geoffrey Zakarian's Town in Midtown and The Waverly Inn in the West Village with owner Sean Macpherson. His experience and deep knowledge of fine dining and service have led to increasing customer volume earning him the top positions at his previous positions. He is a partner and front-of-house manager for Hotel Griffou in the West Village, which he founded with Johnny Swet. Currently Poston runs JIMMY at The James NY & Chicago, and Rogue & Canon in the West Village. He previously was a partner at Cole's Greenwich Village, and he has also consulted for projects including TOY at the Gansevoort Meatpacking. Poston is known for his multifaceted talents ranging from FOH know-how, VIP guest relations, interior design and his role in coordinating major events spanning from high end fashion houses, Fortune 500 corporate companies, political leaders, music and theater power players and beyond. His vast understanding of the hospitality and entertainment industries alike has allowed him to become one of the most engaged and respected entrepreneurs amongst his peers.
Poston has also worked in public relations for Nautica and at Andre Balazs's Los Angeles hotel Chateau Marmont. He holds a degree in theater from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
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David Rabin
David Rabin brings many years of varied nightlife and hospitality experience to this collaboration at Jimmy. Most recently David has partnered in the opening of The Skylark in midtown and Bar Naná on Gansevoort Street, as well as the launch of Jimmy at the James Chicago. In 2010, David partnered in the launch of The Lambs Club in midtown. Prior to that, he was a partner in the nightclub and restaurant Lotus, as well as The Double Seven. David was also an original owner of Union Bar, which he and his partners sold in 2004. Prior to that, they developed Vbar in Las Vegas; Manhattan Express; the first “Western” supper club in Moscow; and began his career at Rex, a small club and restaurant that in many ways was a predecessor to Lotus.
David entered the hospitality field after several years as an attorney, having attended Columbia Law School and Tufts University. He served as President of the NY Nightlife Association for 9 years (now NYCHA) and was the Founder and President (6 years) of the Meatpacking District Initiative (now MPIA).
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