WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK
MAIK KONTOS FOR LETTING US INTERVIEW HIM
Maik
Kontos, born and raised in New Jersey has been working in the restaurant and
hospitality industry for over 15 years. Starting at a very young age, Maik worked in his father’s restaurant in
Red Bank, New Jersey.
Moving up in his
field, he believed that learning every aspect of the business was essential to
becoming a great restaurateur.
In 2006,
Maik and his father purchased Poor Billy’s and converted it to a fine dining
restaurant and lounge currently know as Chris Michaels.
Currently Maik Kontos, owns and operates 3
establishments in New Jersey with family. They are looking to expand and open
up more restaurants under TFK Group.
The
family is also beginning to branch out into other industries, such as real
estate development, insurance and finance