VIP Treatment is standard at OCEAN PRIME.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service. Our team members are “great people delivering genuine hospitality,” and it’s no accident that we put “people” first in our company motto. Heartfelt hospitality is our key to the consistently exceptional service you can expect at OCEAN PRIME. Our team will do everything possible to ensure our guests have a truly amazing experience.
Executive Chef
Bradley O'Brien
Bradley O’Brien brings more than 19 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry to Ocean Prime. Bradley’s first job was for a hot dog stand in his hometown of Mokena, Illinois, where he found his passion for the hospitality profession through friendship and teamwork. Bradley received a degree from Arizona State and started his culinary career path with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) at Marcella’s Scottsdale around the same time in 2009.
After Marcella’s, Bradley continued to explore the culinary world and worked as Sous Chef and Executive Chef at several prominent restaurant locations, before returning to CMR as a Sous Chef at Ocean in 2016. His favorite part about working for CMR is the quality of life he is given, and the emphasis on a work-life balance that is rare in the industry. His advice to anyone looking to start a career in hospitality is to be patient, understanding, and remember that growth takes time.
When not in the kitchen, Bradley enjoys any activity that involves the outdoors and spending time with his girlfriend, Sarah, their two golden retrievers, Buehrle and Daphne, and their three legged-cat, Cassidy.
General Manager
Christina Giannasi
Coming from a family rooted in the hospitality industry, Christina began her career when she was 17 years old. Christina spent her time in guest services and serving at several restaurants before transitioning towards Sales & Events.
In 2016, Christina began her career at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) when she became the Sales & Events Manager at Ocean Prime Orlando. Through that role, Christina discovered a passion for the Front of House even more and soon became a Dining Room Manager in Orlando. Most recently, Christina moved to Denver, Colorado where she was a Dining Room Manager before her promotion to General Manager.
One of Christina’s favorite things about CMR is the constant effort to be better tomorrow than we are today. There are always areas of opportunity and growth available for associates.
Christina is a proud graduation of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. When not in the restaurant, you can find Christina kickboxing, reading books, baking, hiking, or snowboarding.
Sales & Event Manager
Shannon MacLaren
Shannon MacLaren joined Ocean Prime Orlando as a guest services associate in 2011, jumpstarting her career in the hospitality industry. An Oregon native, Shannon naturally excelled in providing an unparalleled experience for guests and was quickly promoted to private dining coordinator in 2012.
Shannon stepped into her new role as sales and event manager in 2018 and moved to Denver in 2021 as Sales & Event Manager for the Larimer Square location. Shannon is dedicated to creating memorable events and experiences for guests, offering personalized hospitality for every occasion. When she is not working, Shannon enjoys taking dance classes and exploring with her dog Rambo.