In 2003, Casey Glowacki stood on the corner of Cannon and Coming Streets, in front of what is now known as Five Loaves Cafe, and asked passersby to try his soup. Since that time, Casey's vision and enthusiasm (not to mention his fierce skills as a chef!) have grown that little restaurant into the Glowfisch Hospitality®, a local chain of health-conscious yet accessible dining establishments for the greater Charleston community. Casey trained at the New England Culinary Institute where he learned traditional concepts; he's now known for his creative twists on old favorites. Casey is passionate about serving others well--from his customers to his employees to his community, being involved with numerous charities in the area. Visit Five Loaves Cafe® and you'll never know where you might find Casey, in the front of the house, back in the kitchen making your dish, or dreaming up new menu items for your next visit!

When Joe Fischbein jumped on board with Casey In 2004, during the beginning stages of Five Loaves Cafe®, he knew this concept would grow to be a local favorite. Born and raised in Charleston, Joe really understands and loves the community. As co-owner and operating as the CFO, Joe is the guy who keeps things balanced at the Glowfisch Hospitality®. He oversees the vision and growth of the company, while handling any service concerns that arise. The clock that keeps things ticking, Joe manages the internal processes to keep moving forward to best serve Glowfisch® Hospitality.

As C.O.O Debbie juggles a lot of tasks. Debbie works behind the scenes to keep things happening, including payroll, human resources, collaboration with our corporate team and making sure everything runs smoothly.  She doesn't always get the credit she deserves, but she's the nuts and bolts that hold the Glowfisch group together.

Ruthie has been with the company since "almost" the beginning. Starting during her early days of waiting tables when there was just one Five Loaves Cafe®, Ruthie has been a driving force of keeping us organized, creating a great team under her, always staying positive and making sure all our I's are dotted and T's are crossed. Her experience ranges from working in a finance company to being part of a large national restaurant group. Her life's path and hard work have made it easy for Joe and Casey to make her the first managing partner of hopefully many to come.

Standing right by her side and bringing excellence to the table as a chef, Ruthie and Stephen make the perfect team! His dedication to the trade has brought him to the level he's at now. Stephen's experience includes holding many chef jobs, including a chef/instructor in a boutique cooking school, to working as a chef in a prominent Chicago eatery. Stephen seems to never run out of energy or enthusiasm, and comes from the "old school" where he believes in creating a professional kitchen that's focus always comes back to the food. He and Ruthie, together with their four small children, have successfully put the newest Five Loaves Cafe® in Summerville on the map.