RICHARD NOTAR

Managing Partner

As Managing Partner in Nobu restaurants, Richie Notar has distinguished himself in the hospitality industry by establishing and maintaining relationships with his clientele and giving them a quality experience at every Nobu they visit. His success in the industry has earned him the respect and loyalty of these clients who include some of the wealthiest and most famous people in the world.

Richie started his career in the hospitality industry as a busboy at Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell’s Studio 54 in its heyday where he eventually became Rubell’s right hand man.  It was here that Notar learned the nuances of serving a celebrity clientele.

Notar experienced the kitchen side of the business as a chef, working in several restaurants and hotels in New York City including the Intercontinental, Mayflower, La Colonna, and several catering ventures.  He then assisted Steve Rubell in the opening of the Morgan’s Hotel, serving as room service manager.  Richie also consulted on the opening of the Paramount Hotel and was manager at 44 Restaurant in The Royalton Hotel.

He currently oversees the operations of all Nobu restaurants worldwide.

These ventures benefit from over 25 years of Notar’s vast experience.

Photograph by Heather Sullivan