Steve Kirschbaum, Director of Lessing’s Hospitality’s Catering Division, is an expert in the field with more than 40-years of experience in the hospitality world. After spending his teenage years working in the industry, he decided to pursue a career in the field. He earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and, upon completion, furthered his knowledge through formal training with the Marriott Corporation and Hilton Hotels. With substantial hands-on-experience under his belt, Steve’s ambitious work-ethic lead him to his own multi-unit corporation. For almost 15 years he owned and operated restaurants, catering facilities and corporate dining. After much success he chose to join the team-environment again and took the position of Lessing’s Hospitality’s Catering Division. He currently oversees more than a dozen properties, as well as the off-premise division.

Steve is a proud board member of many Long Island not-for-profit organizations. The Long Island Community Chest is an on-going community fund to support local individuals and families in need and has run the Fight for Charity event for the last 20+ years. He also serves on the board of Eden II, an organization that supports the autism community. Eden II is a cause that’s close to home as his son, who is now 29 years old, has attended the Genesis program since the age of 6. Steve is a born and raised Long Islander who loves to support his community. He currently resides in Massapequa with his wife and son. He also has 3 grandchildren from his Two Daughters.