Lance McCullers Jr. Uses Restaurant Business to Mentor Youth

From Coffee Culture to Culinary Ventures

• ☕ Lance McCullers Jr., influenced by his Cuban heritage, developed a passion for coffee and dominoes, leading him to co-found Rex Hospitality in 2023.
• 🚀 The venture began by serving beverages under the brand Maven at venues like Toyota Center and Dyken Park, expanding to include wholesale coffee concentrate used in pastries and desserts.
• 🍽️ Rex Hospitality evolved to offer full evening meal services, featuring monthly mentorship dinners with guest chefs.

Empowering Disconnected Youth Through PX

• 💡 The mentorship dinners also serve as a platform for PX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disconnected youths gain valuable skills and employment.
• 🧑‍🏫 PX offers paid 18-week apprenticeships, teaching participants skills such as recipe costing, menu writing, and food safety and cleanliness.
• 🤝 McCullers actively supports these dinners when his schedule permits, highlighting the progress and achievements of the PX participants.

A Platform for Giving Back

• 🌟 McCullers emphasizes using one's platform, regardless of its nature, to team up with local programs and make a positive impact.
• 👏 The initiative provides a crucial pathway for young individuals who may struggle to find employment due to a lack of resume or experience.