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8Aprons - Specialized Hospitality Consulting & Advisory FirmFounder & CEO
Jun. 2022United StatesPlacemaking: Transforming spaces into vibrant destinations that foster community and drive economic growth.
Holistic Hospitality Planning: Integrating design, operations, and guest experience to create seamless and engaging environments.
Development Strategy: Navigating complex projects from feasibility studies to successful execution.
F&B Operations: Optimizing restaurant and bar operations for efficiency, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
Concept Development: Crafting unique and compelling concepts that capture market trends and guest preferences.
Additional skills include: Licensing and permitting
Financial modeling and analysis
Kitchen design and consulting
Menu item creation
Recipe development & costing
Construction administration
Recruiting and team building
Design collaboration
Mosaic Hospitality ManagementChief Culinary Officer - Partner
May. 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaWe invigorate communities through the development of world-class hospitality concepts.
American Gonzo Food CorporationCulinary Director
Nov. 2021 - Jul. 2022California, United States
The Beverly Hills HotelExecutive Chef
Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2021Beverly Hills, CaliforniaIncreased total F&B revenue from 26 million to 32 million by
driving margin, pricing, and marketing while maintaining an
ultra luxury operating model in the 212 room historic hotel.
➢ Proven and demonstrated leader by increasing employee
engagement to 9.4 from 8.8 through empowerment,
accountability and succession planning, with 135 total reporting.
➢ Successfully restructured the entire department while adhering
to core company values and CA Laws through awareness, buyin,
rollout, and follow up.
➢ Revamped and updated the total hotel F&B program through
menu engineering, consistency in production and recipe,
ordering, vendor relations and extensive training.
➢ Demonstrate an expert knowledge across many cuisines.
The Watergate HotelExecutive Chef
May. 2015 - Oct. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaSuccessfully opened as the Executive Chef for the iconic relaunch
of the historic 335 room Watergate Hotel while coming in under
budget for both food cost and labor.
➢ Concepted and built the food and beverage programs while
working with Elizabeth Blau to ensure deliverables to ownership.
➢ Built a strong connection within the community and grew lasting
relationships which lead to a very strong local and transient
customer base.
The MildredExecutive Chef / Owner
Aug. 2011 - Sep. 2014824 S 8th ST➢ Developed the business plan and raised capital for Philadelphia’s
first, stove-to-table cast iron cooking concept.
➢ Grew business acumen exponentially through an entrepreneurial
approach to accounting and tax law, HR procedures, among
several other licensing and permitting filings.
The Blue Duck TavernChef de Cuisine
Feb. 2008 - Mar. 2011Park Hyatt, DC➢ Extensively sourced each food item from local and US Farmers.
➢ Increased brand profile for the Park Hyatt by making the BDT the
new operating model for F&B throughout the global properties.
➢ Built a restaurant that is consistently voted at the top in D.C. by
every account, and still is today.
BoqueriaChef de Cuisine
Feb. 2006 - Dec. 2008Training, Menu & Recipe Development, Food Cost and Labor Cost control tracking and managing
Restaurant GiltJr. Sous Chef
Jan. 2004 - Feb. 2006Greater New York City AreaOpened 2 Michelin Star restaurant under Paul Liebrandt. Worked all sections while maintaining a daily changing menu.
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