Executive Team
Founder & CEO
Mike Hewitt has over thirty years of experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry. He brings a deep understanding of operator needs from operations, brand development, human resources, consulting, recruiting, building, and scaling small companies.
His extensive insight ranges from fine dining to fast casual, large restaurant groups to single mom & pop operations. Mike’s approach to building his team at One Haus has focused on their unique personality traits, deep understanding of hospitality operations, fierce drive, and resourcefulness.
Mike has a Political Science and Business Management degree from Lehigh University and a postgraduate degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne.
President | One Haus
Agatha Drake is President of One Haus and has led the company from a boutique NYC hospitality recruitment agency to a national brand with locations in Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, Miami, and Connecticut. Based in Dallas, she holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from UCLA.
Agatha has helped build infrastructure, systems, and policies while spearheading the company's internal recruitment of team members. Additionally, she leads the most critical corporate and unit-level recruitment needs for high-level hotel and restaurant clients as Partner in One Haus executive, the company's C Suite and VP level vertical.
Before joining One Haus, she was a corporate trainer for LA-based Hillstone Restaurant Group and a private equity analyst researching and recommending investments in the hospitality sector. Agatha's financial research and consulting background offers strategic insight into retaining top talent.
Vice President
Allyson grew up in a large Italian family, instilling a passion for food and hospitality at a young age. With over 15 years in the restaurant business, she worked her way up through the industry and held many leadership roles. After relocating to NYC in 2010, she served as Director of Events for the iconic il Buco restaurant group, where they received 3 stars from the New York Times during her tenure. More recently, serving as Director of Sales for the growing hospitality brand Casa Nela.
Allyson embodies the hospitality mantra of "putting the guest first" in her personal and professional life. She cherishes time with her son and two French bulldogs when not working. She enjoys traveling, dining, and the occasional SoulCycle class when not working. Allyson loves clamming or preparing meals outdoors for her family and friends while vacationing at Martha's vineyard.
Director | Recruitment
Born in Miami, Courtney started managing Haagen Dazs before she could drive, instilling her with hospitality principles at a young age. After getting her bachelor’s in the subject at FSU, Courtney started working at the Four Seasons Miami as an F&B Manager. She soon found her second home in Bushwick, Brooklyn, developing into a General Manager for Max Brenner. Her passions there grew in building teams and creating a cohesive work environment.
Courtney became an opening manager for Yard House, using her leadership & development skills to open 17 locations across the country. After 15 years in hospitality, she returned to school to develop her ideas on employee retention and loyalty building. After graduate school, Courtney led the F&B team at Neuehouse Madison Square. When not working, you will find her checking out local breweries, enjoying the movie theater, or snuggling with her rescue Shih Tzu, Nyla.
Senior Recruiter | NYC
Sidonie Rodman has over 20 years of hospitality experience. She is an accomplished hotel and restaurant operations veteran, Level 2 sommelier, and Coach. She grew up working in her family's all-inclusive resorts in Maine. She became a level 1 & 2 sommelier in 2005, solidifying her on her lifelong journey in hospitality.
Sidonie has worked with notable companies & chefs like Daniel Boulud, The Breslin and the Four Seasons. She studied Fashion Design at the Art Institute of Seattle before moving to NYC in 2013 to continue her path in hospitality. Sidonie's NYC highlights include opening the acclaimed restaurant Agern for Claus Meyer (co-founder of NOMA) and Rezdora as GM & Bev.
Director at NYT 3 Star/1 Star Michelin. She recently spent a season in Big Sky, Montana working with Luxury brand Montage Resort building their IRD outlets and casual restaurants as the resort received its 5-star Forbes Rating. Sidonie enjoys yoga, meditation and dining around NYC neighborhoods!
Senior Recruiter | San Francisco
Amber grew up on the coast in Southern California and followed the tide of the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Science & Biology at The University of Hawaii. While immersed in Hawaiian culture, the spirit of Aloha made the definition of genuine hospitality come to life for her. She returned to California to start her management career with the Four Seasons in the Bay Area, followed by General Manager positions with Bacchus Management and the Mina Group.
She also became a certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. She then moved to Boise, Idaho, and helped lead the team in opening Eats & Co.'s flagship restaurant, The Lively. Amber's most important aspect of hospitality is connecting with people while creating and maintaining a healthy and warm culture in the workplace.
Recruiter | Tampa
Bridget is a seasoned hospitality professional with deep roots in Florida, where she was born and raised. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Hospitality Management, launching her career in hotel operations across the U.S. Bridget has gained extensive experience working with various prestigious hotel groups, holding key management roles at renowned properties like The Waldorf Astoria NYC, The Surrey, and multiple Caesar's locations.
After a successful tenure in New York, Bridget returned to Florida, where she continued to make her mark in South Beach with Dream Hotel Group as well as playing a pivotal role in the opening of Tampa's first 5-star hotel, The Tampa Edition. Outside of work, Bridget enjoys kayaking, hiking, yoga, and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.
Recruiter | NYC
Yasmin Mansour's journey in New York City’s hospitality scene is more than a career-it's a true passion. After moving to NYC in her early twenties and discovering her love for food and beverage operations she managed high end F&B establishments and beverage programs from NYC to Southeast Asia. Yasmin began her career with the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Bangkok, where she played a crucial role during the hotel’s pre-opening. She built their team and developed award-winning beverage menus, helping them achieve Forbes Five-Star status.
As a certified sommelier, Yasmin has curated award-winning wine lists and managed successful, diverse beverage programs.
Most recently, Yasmin served as the Director of Restaurants for LTH Hospitality Management at the Kimpton and as Executive General Manager for Hawksmoor, the UK's number-one restaurant group. Yasmin was instrumental in establishing Hawksmoor's flagship location in NYC- laying the groundwork for their second opening in Chicago. Her deep understanding of restaurant operations-from guest experience to behind-the-scenes management-shines through in her work and relationships.
Yasmin's commitment to excellence extends to her mentorship and staffing philosophy with focus on building teams that deliver bespoke service while fostering a culture of warm, thoughtful leadership. Yasmin's passion for hospitality isn’t limited to work hours. She dives into NYC’s vibrant culinary scene and makes it a point to explore local dining wherever she travels, always staying on top of the latest industry trends.
Recruiter | Denver
Anna Wilson believes great hospitality starts with great people. After earning her degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Virginia Tech, she worked across hotel and restaurant operations before shifting her focus to talent and recruitment where she now helps industry professionals find their perfect fit.
Her transition into HR and recruiting allowed her to serve the industry she loves in a new and impactful way. She's driven by a deep belief in the power of the right fit at the right time.
When she's not working, Anna enjoys training for 5Ks, 10Ks, + half marathons, exploring new restaurants, and hiking Colorado's trails with her husband and their goldendoodle, Cody.
Recruiter | Orlando
Lauren has built her career at the intersection of hospitality, talent, and culture. Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she developed a strong work ethic at an early age while working in her family’s car dealerships. Lauren went on to graduate from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, earning a degree in Marketing with a minor in French.
Lauren began her career as Director of Talent Relations at a NYC based agency where she quickly discovered her passion for recruiting and for the people who power the hospitality industry. She went on to recruit and author cultural programs for renowned chef-driven restaurant groups including Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, Major Food Group, and Momofuku. She continued to diversify her experience at Convive Brands, focusing on managing high-volume, established concepts, while expanding her experience across fast-casual, retail, and commissary operations. Lauren’s work at Live! Hospitality further broadened her expertise, adding nightlife operations and seasonal roles to her diverse portfolio.
Now based in sunny Florida, Lauren continues to explore vibrant food scenes wherever she goes. When she's not discovering new restaurants, she's likely spending time with her three Shiba Inus-Sushi, Nami, and Chewbacca.