The success of Big City Diner is based on the hard work and commitment of our nearly 400 Team Members. We set our standards high from the start with the employment process and all Members at the time hire and throughout their career with Big City Diner go through our training program with a high expectation in order to succeed.
Our Team is lead by a highly professional team of management. Please meet them.
- Lane Muraoka, President & Owner
- Walter Enriquez, Jr., Vice President of Operations & Marketing
- Nadine Matsukawa, Director of Administration (Accounting)
- Kiinani Dodge, Director of Human Resources
- Janice Takada, Director of Catering & Sales
- Lori Ching, Accounting
- Robert Nitta, District Manager (Kaimuki & Ward)
- Alex Pedi, District Manager (Waipio & Pearlridge)
- Mark Nakashima, General Manager (Kailua)
- Dennis Franks, Sr. Executive Chef (Corporate & Pearlridge)
- Patrick Yamaguchi, Executive Sous Chef (Catering & Pearlridge)
- Leonard Nombris, Chef (Kailua)

















