Comly joins Bonita Fish Company as kitchen manager

HM Restaurant Group has hired local executive chef Jon-Michael Comly as the kitchen manager for Bonita Fish Company, its restaurant opening this fall on Fort Myers Beach. Comly previously helmed the kitchens at notable Southwest Florida establishments, including The Jac on Sanibel Island, Spirit of Bacchus in Fort Myers and the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda.

“Jon-Michael is a great addition to the team at Bonita Fish Company,” said Joe Harrity, a partner with HM Restaurant Group, which is transforming the former Bonita Bill’s into a destination seafood restaurant. “He brings years of stellar experience, creativity, passion and customer service to our newest endeavor.”

Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, Comly moved to North Fort Myers during high school and soon discovered his passion for the culinary industry while cooking at local restaurants. He joins a top-notch team of industry leaders launching Bonita Fish Company, including General Manager Krystian Martinez and Private Events Manager Joe Sletten. The new restaurant is overseen by HM Restaurant Group’s Culinary Director Chas Tatigian and Executive Chef Brian O’Brien.