Growth-focused professional with demonstrated expertise in directing overall business operations to maximize profit, while maintaining high standards of food and beverage quality. Known for providing direction to all aspects of retail, beverage, and bar services. Solid background in creating winning menus, minimizing restaurant costs, and controlling budgets along with ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Stellar history of success in managing high volume and fine dining as well as planning all relevant details for execution of successful private events and concerts. Well-versed in driving operational excellence, implementing data-led decision-making, and upholding highest standards in culinary, service, programming, and bar operations. Adept at hiring, training, and steering cross-functional and highly skilled teams to provide distinctive culinary and beverage experiences.Areas of ExpertiseF&B Operations ManagementStrategic Planning & ExecutionBeverage Program DevelopmentPayroll ProcessingBudgeting & ForecastingRisk Assessment & MitigationCustomer Satisfaction & RetentionEvent Planning & Menu DevelopmentTeam Building & LeadershipInventory ManagementBusiness Growth & DevelopmentContinuous Process Improvement