View in Oakdale Welcomes Keith McConnell as Chef de Cuisine

VIEW, a waterfront destination overlooking the Great South Bay has announced the addition of Keith McConnell to the culinary team. Joining executive chef William Muzio, McConnell starts his tenure at View with impressive accolades, the recent three star rating from Newsday.

Keith McConnell’s inspiration to become a chef began at home in Florida with his mother and grandmother, learning their recipes and observing their techniques in the kitchen. Growing up surrounded by cooking, Keith decided to begin his culinary career at Johnson & Wales University. During this time he simultaneously worked in the kitchen at The Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne in Miami, where he sharpened his skills in catering and learned the various stations in the restaurant kitchen. After graduating with his culinary degree in 2015 and with the sole mission in mind of furthering his career in the food world, he headed to Long Island, where he landed at Verde Wine Bar as the banquet chef, focusing on managing the catering kitchen. In 2017, he became line cook at Head of the Bay Club in Huntington, NY. After two years assisting the executive chef, he took the position as Chef de Cuisine at VIEW Restaurant under William Muzio. Keith oversees the VIEW kitchen on a daily basis and develops the menu, pulling inspiration from our local bounty of seafood and produce. Keith strives for creativity in the kitchen by exploring flavors that people do not get to experience often, hoping to expand their palates and delight their taste buds.

“We are thrilled to have Keith on our team. His dedication and creativity inspires our culinary team to execute the best cuisine at the View” states Executive Chef Billy Muzio.

For further information, call VIEW at (631) 589-2694 or visit www.viewoakdale.com. “Like us” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ViewSeafood. For press inquiries, contact Nicole Castillo at WordHampton Public Relations at (631) 329-0050.

ABOUT LESSING’S HOSPITALITY GROUP
Founded in 1890, Lessing’s Hospitality Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned company comprised of over 120 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 17 wedding and catering venues, 10 full-service restaurants, over 80 corporate and academic dining centers, nine Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza franchises and a historic inn. Steeped in over 125 years of tradition, but adapting to a constantly changing industry, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.