Wilke, Avilez, Wood and Decker new management team for Bayfront Bistro at Snook Bight
Bayfront Bistro has hired Mike Wilke, Marvin Avilez, Dave Wood, and Kevin Decker to form the management team of its new waterfront restaurant on Fort Myers Beach.
Bayfront Bistro, located within Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina’s newly developed $22 million facility, plans to open to the public mid-January, with an experienced management team in place.
Mike Wilke, general manager and former general manager of Zampieri’s in Destin, was the Florida Top 20 winner in 2006 and 2007 and is also holder of the Golden Spoon Award and Wine Spectator Awards.
Head Chef Marvin Avilez is the former Head Chef at the Harold’s On The Bay in downtown Fort Myers.
Assistant Manager Dave Wood and Sous Chef Kevin Decker round out the team of more than 60 years of restaurant management experience.
Heading up the design team and assisting this management group is Mitch Schwenke, well known owner of The Blue Coyote, Fort Myers’ leading private dining establishment in Caloosa Yacht & Racquet Club. Also heading up the launch team with Schwenke are Head Chef Josh and wine expert Corey from The Blue Coyote.
Opening Jan. 15, the menu and more information can be viewed at BayfrontBistro.com.
Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina, as well as the new Bayfront Bistro, are at 4765 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, or at channel marker 27 in Estero Bay if going by boat.