09/04/2026
A native of Riverside, CA, Ken Preston got his start in the restaurant profession as a server assistant and worked his way up the ladder. He was attending college studying business when he moved into management with The Old Spaghetti Factory and Buca di Beppo, and it was here that he discovered his real passion for the hospitality industry.
A position with Darden Restaurant Group and Yard House allowed him to travel across the country, helping to open new locations. When his extended family began to move away from the west coast, he requested a transfer. In 2015, he landed in Greenville, SC. In 2019, he joined the Table 301 team working first at Soby’s and then as general manager of The Lazy Goat. In 2024, Ken was asked to move into the position of General Manager for Tavola where he oversees all operations and associates for Table 301’s newest restaurant.
For Ken, the experience is what it’s all about. “I’m driven to offer guests a memorable dining experience – from the moment they walk through the door everything should be unforgettable in the best of ways.”
One of Ken’s interests is music – he has an extensive music collection, owns several guitars, and has been to countless concerts. When he’s not working, he’s tackling his “honey-do” list at home with his wife, Becca, and spending time with his two children and his dog, Boone.
