Christopher Gilman

General Manager of East Hampton

Christopher Gilman began his career with The Palm in Dallas in 1984 as a busser and steadily advanced through the ranks into leadership roles across the company. Over the course of his career, he served as Managing Director of The Palm’s flagship New York City restaurants, became the company’s first Regional Manager, and later led successful Palm locations in New York, Los Angeles, and East Hampton.

Today, Christopher serves as General Manager of The Palm at the historic Huntting Inn in East Hampton. With more than four decades of hospitality experience, he is recognized for his leadership, commitment to exceptional guest experiences, and dedication to mentoring future hospitality professionals. His contributions earned him the honor of Landry’s Hospitality Division The Palm's General Manager of the Year.