BJARKI BJORNSSON
General Manager
Bjarki Bjornsson, originally hailing from Keflavik, Iceland, brings a wealth of experience to FMK Hospitality Group as the General Manager at Harvest Restaurant in The Villages, FL. With over a decade spent honing his skills in the restaurant industry, Bjarki joined the FMK family 4 years ago, starting as the Front of House Manager at Chop House with stops as General Manager at Tap House Social and Bonifay before assuming his current role at Harvest.
Prior to his tenure at Chop House, Bjarki also lent his expertise to the team at Belle Glade, showcasing his dedication to the FMK brand across multiple locations. As a General Manager, his favorite aspect of working in The Villages is the opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and create lasting memories with guests. With his extensive background and passion for hospitality, Bjarki continues to elevate the dining experience for patrons at Harvest, embodying the values of excellence and service that define FMK Hospitality Group.
GILBERT PEREZ
Culinary Manager
Originally from Groveland, FL, Gilbert Perez brings more than 20 years of restaurant industry experience to his role as Culinary Manager at Harvest. His career has included just about everything from cooking and bussing to front-of-house service, but the majority of his time was spent with Outback Steakhouse, where he worked for 16 years—first as an hourly line cook, then advancing into the Assistant Kitchen Manager role before serving as Kitchen Manager for 10 years.
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Since joining FMK less than a year ago as an AKM and now leading the kitchen at Harvest, Gilbert has valued FMK’s strong structure and commitment to success. Known for his drive and positivity, Gilbert looks forward to continuing his growth with FMK while pursuing what brings him and his family joy.
