GENERAL MANAGER
Aaron Samole is the General Manager at 204 North. Originally from Gastonia, Aaron attended Gaston College, NCSU, and UNCC, majoring in HR Management. From theme park restaurants, to fine dining, Aaron has done it all! This experience matched with his upbeat and positive attitude showed us that Aaron was the perfect person for the job. When Aaron isn't running the show, you can find him spending time outdoors or in his home studio making music!
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Omar is the Bar Manager at 204 North. He’s originally from Mississippi, and has been in Charlotte for 17 years. He attended David W Butler and majored in Business Administration at North Carolina A&T. Omar got his start in the industry washing dishes. With his infectious smile, positive attitude, adaptability, and strong work ethic he worked his way up, until he landed at 204 North where we quickly promoted him to manager. Omar’s natural ability to lead, coach, and inspire earns him the title of “The People’s Manager.” He is the bright spot in all of our lives. In his free time Omar enjoys making music and exploring Charlotte’s night life. If he’s not at 204 you can probably find him at The Union!
SALES AND EVENT MANAGER
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Claudia is the Sales & Events Manager at 204 North. She was born and raised in Roanoke and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2022 with a B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management and minors in Event & Experience Management and Entrepreneurship. She left the mountains of Virginia and moved to Charlotte in the summer of 2022 with her roommate Courtney and her dog Ryder. Claudia loves event planning and coordination because she gets to play a large role in creating such special memories for others. From rehearsal dinners, to baby showers, to corporate dinners - she gets to do a little bit of everything at 204! Claudia said that she's "so lucky to be apart of such a skilled and supportive group and am so excited to see where my role in Mason Jar Group takes me!" When Claudia's not planning events, she loves going to country music concerts & cheering on the hokies!
HEAD CHEF​
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Meet Stancil "Chef Blue" Stowe, 204 North's Head Chef from right here in the city of Charlotte, NC. A proud alum of Harding University High School, Class of 2005, he embarked on a journey to refine his culinary skills. Graduating from Le Cordon Bleu of Miami in 2007, Chef Blue honed his craft by working for 20 years in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Chef Blue brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to every dish he crafts, delighting palates and creating memorable dining experiences.