Steven Haas Application PackageSteve Haas
Steve Haas, Miami’s born and bred tastemaker, is the new Executive Director for Centerplate at Miami
Beach Convention Center.
Haas was previously the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater Miami
Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), the first to helm the board from the restaurant sector. During
his time with the GMCVB, Haas helped curate the Miami Begins with Me and Miami Spice Restaurant
Month initiatives that advanced the level of standards for customer service and restaurant promotion in
Greater Miami and Beaches.
Preeminent restaurateur, entrepreneur, and culinary creator, Haas is a key visionary in the development
of Miami’s vibrant food tourism community. Haas enjoys a storied history at some of South Florida’s
finest dining establishments. He founded City Hall the Restaurant, located in the heart of Miami’s
performing arts district. He was co-owner and operating partner for Soyka Restaurant by News Café
Corp. Haas was also the General Manager for China Grill, Tuscan Steak, Red Square, Delano and Social at
the Sagamore Hotel. Haas’ extensive pedigree in restaurant management also includes positions at The
Forge, Joe’s Stone Crab and Monty’s Stone Crab.
Steve Haas’ shrewd eye for fine dining re-imagines traditional convention center cuisine into an
unforgettable and delectable experience at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
“I’m trying to take a restaurant experience and bring it into the Convention Center,” Haas said. Haas and
his expert team elevate their offerings by sourcing local produce from the Taste of Redland farm to
deliver offer authentic South Florida flavors to event planners, exhibitors and attendees at the newly
reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center.
“One of the big phrases that everybody talks about in every restaurant is farm-to-table, but I’m going
tree-to-table, literally,” Haas said. “We are picking the fruits and vegetables from the Redlands and then
packing them and shipping them.”
Centerplate
Centerplate is the Convention Center’s exclusive food and beverage service providing custom selections
for the discerning meeting planner, exhibitor and attendee. With over 80 years of experience at 300+
venues across North America and the United Kingdom, Centerplate offers corporate, convention and
social guests unforgettable feasts and impeccable service: rich in detail, collaborative in approach, and
consummate in flavor. For more information or to request a custom proposal, visit:
http://www.miamibeachconvention.com/catering
About the Miami Beach Convention Center
Nestled in a 52-acre campus in the heart of Miami Beach (with easy access to hotels, beaches, shopping,
dining and entertainment), the reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center recently completed a lavish
$620-million-dollar renovation, modernizing the facility and positioning it as one of the most
technologically advanced convention centers in North America. Located 12 miles east of Miami
International Airport and within walking distance of the Art Deco District, Lincoln Road and world-
famous beaches, the MBCC now features 1.4 million sq. ft. of flexible event space, including a 60,000-
square-foot Grand Ballroom (the largest in the region), up to 84 meeting rooms, four junior ballrooms,
stable IT infrastructure, free Wi-Fi in meeting areas, six acres of public green space and so much more!
For general information, visit www.miamibeachconventioncenter.com or call 786-2762600.