Tim Ahrens
Tim Ahrens was born and raised in Palm Springs, CA where he first discovered the hospitality industry at the age of sixteen. A part-time summer job as a host flourished into a 15 year love and appreciation for the restaurant industry. Throughout this time, he has gained an in-depth knowledge of the business through working all front of house positions.
At 21-years-old, Tim accepted his first leadership position as a Food and Beverage Manager for the iconic Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA
After moving to Los Angeles in 2013, Tim continued to gain extensive knowledge and experience of the restaurant business through a myriad of managerial positions.
His experience extends from Gastropubs to fine-dining restaurants.
Tara O’Connor
Tara O’Connor grew up in Santa Barbara and moved to Tucson, Arizona in third grade. After finishing high school, she moved to Phoenix to study at Arizona State University.
She has worked in the hospitality industry for 19 years and bartending for 15 years. Tara has always had a passion for the desert, food, wine and cocktails. She has studied wine and classic cocktails over the years and has had many opportunities to build bar programs around the valley. She loves incorporating fun, unusual ingredients in her menus to create unique drink experiences for guests.
On her days off, you can find her searching for new hot spots for the best food and drinks around town.
