[BU Today] George Poll on Building a Lasting Restaurant Legacy
George Poll (CGS’82, SHA’84), a graduate of Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, is featured in a recent BU Today article highlighting his journey in building a successful, family-driven restaurant group.
Poll, who operates a portfolio of restaurants on Long Island with his brother, credits long-term success to a combination of quality, attention to detail, strong teams, and a deep commitment to hospitality. His career, rooted in a multigenerational family business, began at a young age and has evolved into a decades-long pursuit of excellence in a highly competitive industry. The article also reflects on the realities of restaurant ownership, from early hands-on experience to navigating setbacks and growth.
As Poll puts it, success in hospitality is built over time “it took him 40 years to be an overnight success.” Through his work and leadership, Poll exemplifies the enduring values of hospitality and the importance of resilience, consistency, and passion in building a lasting restaurant legacy.
(Poll and two employees at the Bryant & Cooper Butcher Shop and Retail Market in Roslyn, N.Y., which is known for its dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and chops.)
- Date: March 24, 2026
- News source: BU Today