With a comprehensive background in business analysis and restaurant operations, Douglas is a well-respected member of the hospitality community. A 1991 graduate of Yeshiva University, he began a career in commercial real estate in New York City specializing in retail brokerage but the food industry was always Douglas’s passion.

Possessed with an entrepreneurial spirit, Douglas recognized a need for a relaxed and crowd-appealing barbecue restaurant that was kosher. In 1994, he launched Dougies BBQ & Grill, a wildly successful kosher barbecue concept that grew to 15 locations in New York City, New Jersey, Baltimore and Miami, with annual revenues over $25 million. In 2008, after 14 years, Douglas decided to sell the company to pursue other endeavors.

In 2009, Douglas was approached by a group of investors looking to bring The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf from L.A. to New York City. Enjoying the reputation as an experienced hospitality and operations execution expert, Douglas was named COO - Director of Operations & Business Development in 2009. Responsible for all market studies, feasibility reports, real estate site selection and operations, Douglas successfully opened fourteen locations in New York City in a 12-month period.

Now with Kitchn Synch, Douglas again taps into his foresight for launching food concepts that are ahead of the curve and quickly catch on. As Douglas has conclusively proven, he doesn’t just understand the needs of a market, he understands the market itself, and therefore how to create a superior concept that the market will embrace. He prides himself on filling in the missing niche in the online market by creating the first and only Glatt Kosher meal kit delivery service. Douglas is thrilled to be able to help his customers create stress-free & delicious meals by bringing them high quality and healthy pre-portioned ingredients and helping them synch their kitchen, computer and life.

Douglas is founder of The Douglas Soclof Experience, providing white glove concierge services for the Jewish traveler. Whether youre looking to plan a memorable family gathering, Yom Tov, or luxurious vacation, The Douglas Soclof Experience will create an experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime.