David M. Gordon

Biography

Mr. Gordon most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of The Cheesecake Factoryand Grand Lux Cafe restaurants. His tenure with the Company spans 20 years, during which he was Regional Vice President, West Coast; Area Director of Operations; and General Manager. He joined the Company in 1993 as a Manager. Mr. Gordon most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of The Cheesecake Factoryand Grand Lux Cafe restaurants. His tenure with the Company spans 20 years, during which he was Regional Vice President, West Coast; Area Director of Operations; and General Manager. He joined the Company in 1993 as a Manager.    

Research Interest

Under David’s leadership, restaurant-level margins grew significantly, demonstrating his ability to balance our goals of delivering an exceptional experience to our guests and running a profitable business.