David Spirito is Director of Culinary at Kinetic12, bringing more than 30 years of experience turning culinary innovation into stronger brands, better guest experiences, and measurable business growth.
Throughout his career, David has helped some of the industry’s most recognized brands and organizations translate consumer insights and emerging trends into food and beverage strategies that work in the real world. His experience spans Dave & Buster’s, Avocados From Mexico, TGI Fridays, Logan’s Roadhouse, and LM Restaurants, where he has led culinary innovation, menu strategy, operations, quality assurance, and the development of new foodservice platforms and partnerships.
David’s strength lies in connecting creativity with commercial reality. He has revitalized menus across large restaurant systems, built strategies that expand brand relevance and unlock new revenue opportunities, and developed culinary solutions designed not only to excite guests—but to perform operationally and scale successfully.
At Kinetic12, David brings together culinary vision, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of what drives both operators and consumers. He helps clients move beyond great ideas to create differentiated, executable solutions that strengthen the business and deliver lasting impact.
David is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts.