About Us

We are thrilled to introduce Dean and Sue Gonsior, the brilliant minds behind the renowned FIREBREW Bar Grill.

As experienced entrepreneurs, the Gonsiors have a proven track record of success, having previously served as Area Developers for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise. During their tenure, they played a pivotal role in transforming the brand from an unknown concept to a household name, establishing 38 TSC units in the Hampton Roads area.

In 2010, the Gonsiors sold their TSC units and development rights to embark on a new challenge - creating FIREBREW Bar Grill. With unparalleled hospitality and a commitment to serving only the highest quality food and beverages, FIREBREW quickly became a favorite among local residents and business consumers in the southeast Virginia Beach area.

We are honored to have the Gonsiors as part of our community and look forward to experiencing all that FIREBREW Bar Grill has to offer.

We are excited to introduce the owners of FIREBREW Bar Grill, Dean and Sue Gonsior! Originally from a south suburb of Chicago, they have been proud residents of Virginia Beach since 1998 when Dean was stationed here before retiring from the U.S. Navy in April 2002. Dean and Sue are passionate about providing a unique dining experience to all of their customers. They have poured their hearts and souls into FIREBREW Bar Grill, and their hard work is evident in every aspect of the restaurant. We are honored to have such dedicated and talented individuals as the owners of FIREBREW Bar Grill.

We are thrilled to introduce you to Ryan, one of the most valuable members of our team at Team FIREBREW! Since joining us in May 2021 as a ServerBartender, Ryan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and an infectious positive attitude that has earned him a well-deserved promotion to Asst. Manager in February 2022. Ryan's versatility is unmatched - he's the only team member besides Dean, of course who has worked every position in our restaurant. When we were short-staffed, Ryan went above and beyond by stepping up to help out as a host, bartender, server, line cook, and even in the dish pit. His hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful to have him on our team. Thank you, Ryan, for being a true superstar and a jack of all trades!

Our Story & Team

"NONE OF US IS AS GOOD AS ALL OF US"

Meet The Team

Dean & Sue Gonsior

"LEADING BY EXAMPLE"

Our Management Team

Chef Aspen Caples

(Head Chef)

Brian Lorchak

(General Manager)

Hannah McAuliffe

(Asst. Manager)

Ryan Jones

(Asst. Manager)

"...PROVIDING UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY..."

Servers, Bartenders, & Hostesses

Jeremiah

(Server)

Aaleyah

(Server)

Marianna

(Server)

Abby

(Server)

Shelbi

(Server)

Joshua

(Server)

Victoria

(Hostess)

OUR KITCHEN BRIGADE "ROCKS" IT DAY AFTER DAY

Line Cooks & Dishwashers

Jonathan

Line Cook

Narges

(Line Cook)

Patrick

(Dishwasher)