GlobalCafe Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Andria Berner - General Manager
Andria Berner, General Manager for the GLOBALCAFE at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, joined Mazzone Hospitality in December 2010 as a cashier/pastry chef for The Foundry and was promoted to Front of the House Manager and eventually General Manager for GLOBAL Cafe. Prior to that, Andria worked as a Gallery Host at the Hyatt hotel and as pastry chef for Panzas restaurant on Saratoga Lake. Andria graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island receiving her degree in baking and pastry arts and also has an Associate's Degree from Hudson Valley Community College in Business Administration. Andria brings an infectious cheerful attitude to customer service and enjoys executing the numerous catered and special events held at her account. When not at the Café, Andria enjoys the outdoors, warm weather, and baking at home for family and friends.
Garret Penistan - Executive Chef
Garrett Penistan, Chef at Global Cafe, joined Mazzone Hospitality in 2014. Garrett is a native of Schenectady, NY and a 1991 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. With over 30 years of industry experience and leadership, Garrett's extensive past experience and travel history includes the Friend's Lake Inn Chestertown, NY, South Seas Plantation, Captiva Island, FL, the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Salt Lake City, UT and most recently One Caroline Bistro, Saratoga Springs. Bringing creativity to one of our biggest accounts comes easy to this Chef, always thinking outside the box and offering his guests top of the line specialties. An avid golfer and fisherman, Garrett lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife Molly and their two dogs Ruby and Boone.
David Gaitan - Sous Chef
We are thrilled to have Sous Chef David Gaitan at Global Foundries Cafe.
     David grew up working in a family-owned bakery in El Salvador until he was 15.
Once in the United States, he got his Culinary Degree in Restaurant & Hotel Management from Hudson County Community College in New Jersey. He immediately put his degree to use at Fleming's Prime Steak House in Edgewater, NJ.
     David gained years of experience in restaurants and hotels before getting the opportunity to work for Flik Hospitality. He worked at premium corporate accounts like, , General Electric, NBC and high profile law firms. All of his diverse culinary experience helps make Dave an essential piece of our culinary team at Mazzone Hospitality in Malta, New York.
    David loves to cook diverse cuisines. Latin American, Caribbean, Regional American, Indian, Middle Eastern and a wide variety of Asian flavors are some of his favorites. When not in the kitchen trying new recipes, you can find David coaching soccer or cheering on his kids at swim/soccer & football.
Mikayla Cote - Cafe Manager

We are thrilled to have Mikayla Cote as our Cafe Manager at Global Cafe in Malta, New York.
      Mikayla has been in hospitality since she was 14, always an engaging people-person who made sure everyone from 2 years to 100 years old feels special in her care. While in college at Siena College, food and beverage became a passion. She gained experience at Lakeside Farms, The Raindancer and other local eateries. She gained more business experience working for Unity House and Saratoga Arms Hotel before working on the prestigious Saratoga restaurant 15 Church team. There she had an emphasis on service that ”creates memories that last.” All this business and food service experience made her instantly indispensable in February 2025 when she was hired to team Mazzone Hospitality.
      Mikayla is a Saratoga expert and foodie knowing what to eat in town for any mood or vibe. Karavalli in Saratoga Springs is one of her favorites, She loves the chicken coconut roasted curry. Seneca is another favorite. "They have great Parker House Rolls, perfect pierogis and probably the best burger in Saratoga." She also recommends Comfort Kitchen and Familiar Creature. “I love, love, love eating out and trying new foods and tasting a little bit of everything on a new menu.”
     When not in a cafe, Mikayla loves reading 50+ books a year, walking in the Saratoga State Park and traveling with family to the Jersey Shore or to her family camp on a lake in Maine.