We believe in the accessible the affordable, the always authentic. We thrive in the spirit of all substance, no bullshit. We believe in the accessible the affordable, the always authentic. We thrive in the spirit of all substance, no bullshit.

OUR STORY

Founded in 2009 by Adriano Paganini, BACK OF THE HOUSE, Inc. is the group behind some of San Francisco's most beloved concepts and favorite neighborhood spots: a Mano, Afterwork Bar, Beretta, Delarosa, El Techo, Flores, Lolinda, Starbelly, Super Duper Burgers, The Bird, The Tailor's Son, Uno Dos Tacos and Wildseed. Our group creates concept-driven restaurants that encompass the spirit of their neighborhood.

We are servers, chefs, operators and restauranteurs. We are bussers, cooks, bartenders and hosts. We are a group of restaurants with concepts focused on creating memorable experiences for our guests. We are the front of the house, we are BACK OF THE HOUSE.

OUR MANTRA

01
DO WHAT'S RIGHT

It’s not always about being right. It’s about doing what’s right — from start to finish


02
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES

Our ambitions are big, yet no job is too small. Our crew is known for their smarts, their work ethic, and their straight-up scrappiness.


03
KEEP IT SIMPLE

Simple is always in style.
(And for the sake of simplicity, we’ll leave it at that.)


04
86 THE BULLSHIT

In an industry filled with drama, egos, and pretense, we’ll be serving none of that.


05
CONNECT THE DOTS

Everyone at Back of the House should think big picture, solve the small daily puzzles, and always be thinking one step ahead.


06
HOSPITALITY

An unpretentious approach to creating great guest experiences


Eater Awards: Empire Builder of the Year: Adriano Paganini

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OUR PERSONALITY

Behind the curtain, we are all creators. We are all misfits. We are industry leaders. We create the places where we’d actually want to be the regulars. (And, let’s be honest, we’re pretty picky.)

We are Back of the House. And we hope you’ll join us.

WE'RE INCLUSIVE

Everyone is invited to our party, always. (It’s what makes our parties awesome.)


WE'RE MISFITS

In an industry of clones and copycats, we like to stand out for going our own way … and having some fun


WE'RE ALL ABOUT OUR PEOPLE

Don't believe us? Ask around...


WE'RE STRAIGHT-SHOOTERS

We do what’s right, we keep it simple, and we don’t have time for pretenders.


WE KEEP IT COOL

In a room full of expensive suits and trend-following try-hards, we’d rather rock a pair of worn-in (but well-tailored) jeans


JOBS

Back of the House believes in keeping it real: And by real, we mean authentic, accessible, and affordable. Always.

Every space we create is its own unique experience, free of pretense.

Every concept comes with its own signature flavor, yet we all share one common ingredient:

simple, quality food done with straight-forward style. No additives.

OUR CREW

THE MAN

Adriano Paganini | CEO & Founder

Creator of some of San Francisco’s most beloved restaurants.

“The anti-snob of the San Francisco food scene.” — San Francisco Magazine

Who is Adriano? Learn more here

THE SOUL

Edmondo “Eddie” Sarti | Founder and Co-Owner

Opens, manages and operates all fast-casual and full-service restaurants.

Who is Eddie? Learn more here

THE DUO

Ed Onas | Director of Operations
Jose Garcia | Director of Kitchen Operations

These guys make IT HAPPEN at all 12 Super Duper Burger locations across the Bay Area.

Who is Ed? Learn more here.
Who is Jose? Learn more here.

THE PEOPLE PERSON

Jessica Spencer-Flores | Head of HR

Builder of company culture and adviser to all employees.

Who is Jessica? Learn more here

THE NEW KID

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Could this be you?! Send your resume to careers@backofthehouseinc.com, or visit our Jobs page.
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GUEST EXPERIENCES

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LOCATIONS

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TEAM MEMBERS

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COCKTAILS SERVED

April 2008 Beretta Opens

November 2009 Delarosa Chestnut Opens

August 2009 Starbelly Opens

April 2010 Super Duper Castro Opens

August 2012 Lolinda Opens

May 2013 El Techo Opens

May 2014 Uno Dos Tacos Opens

October 2015 Delarosa Yerba Buena Lanes Opens

October 2016 The Bird Opens

December 2016 Flores Opens

May 2017 A Mano Opens

June 2018 Super Duper Opens in Berkeley

October 2018 Flores Opens in Corte Madera

January 2019 Super Duper West Gate Opens

September 2019 Wildseed Opens

The Bird Opens in Hayes Valley March 2021

The Tailor’s Son Opens March 2021

Afterwork Bar Opens July 2021

Super Duper Laurel Village Opens December 2021

Wildseed Opens in Palo Alto March 2022

SD Serramonte October 2022

SD Napa January 2023

OUR FAMILY

WORD ON THE STREET

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