Felipe Florez

Culinary Operations Manager

Chef Felipe began his culinary journey at a young age after moving to the United States from Colombia at 15 and growing up in East Boston. By 12, he was already frying dough, and by 16, he took his first professional role as a pretzel maker at Pretzel Time in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He then advanced into back-of-house roles at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boston, where he gained hands-on experience across all areas of kitchen operations.

Felipe’s career has since spanned a range of restaurant concepts, including The Cheesecake Factory and Broadway Hospitality Group, where he progressed to Culinary Operations Leader. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in restaurant management, menu development, inventory control, food and labor costing, and team leadership. Known for his attention to detail, adaptability, and creative problem-solving, Felipe brings both structure and innovation to every kitchen he leads.

Joining Maverick Hospitality as a Culinary Operations Manager in 2025, Chef Felipe is passionate about building strong teams and believes that a healthy work-life balance is essential to long-term success.

Hidden talent: Chef Felipe is a former motocross racer

Favorite foods: Classic Italian dishes and a perfectly cooked steak
Draw to joining the Maverick Team: Being part of an organization that truly values hard work, dedication, and its people.