Celebrating Female Leadership in Culinary: The Rise of Danielle Rosse and Kali Williams - Food & Beverage Magazine

"In Deerfield Beach, Florida, mother-daughter duo Danielle Rosse and Kali Williams are not just reshaping the local culinary scene; they are redefining what it means to lead with resilience and community spirit. A Journey of Resilience Danielle Rosse's journey in hospitality began at just 18 years old when she moved to South Florida. Starting as a waitress at The Ranch House, a family-run diner near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, Danielle quickly became integral to the restaurant's operations."

"In 2002, when The Ranch House was demolished and rebuilt as Oceans 234, Danielle stepped into the role of Director of Operations. Under her leadership, the once-sleepy diner blossomed into a bustling destination restaurant. A decade later, she became the sole owner, leading a $1.8 million renovation that firmly established Oceans 234 as one of the premier waterfront dining experiences in Deerfield Beach."

"Fast forward to December 2025, Danielle has taken a significant step forward with the launch of The Break House Kitchen + Beach Bar. This venture is not just a restaurant; it's Deerfield Beach's first rooftop bar and a community-focused, three-in-one dining destination. Securing a highly competitive, city-led bid, Danielle and Kali transformed the space into a culinary jewel that caters to locals and visitors alike."

Danielle Rosse began her hospitality career at 18 after moving to South Florida, starting as a waitress at The Ranch House near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. After the tragic loss of her husband, Danielle transformed grief into resolve and rose through restaurant operations. In 2002 The Ranch House was demolished and rebuilt as Oceans 234, where Danielle became Director of Operations. Under her leadership the diner became a bustling destination; a decade later she became sole owner and led a $1.8 million renovation establishing Oceans 234 as a premier waterfront dining experience. In December 2025 Danielle launched The Break House Kitchen + Beach Bar, Deerfield Beach's first rooftop bar secured via a competitive city-led bid. Kali Williams serves as head of marketing and brand experiences and plays a crucial role in operations alongside her mother.

Read at Food & Beverage Magazine