With over two decades in the industry, Chris has earned a reputation as a first-rate hospitality “fixer,” tackling challenging situations and often transforming struggling business models. Numbers-driven and efficiency-focused, he’s committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure businesses under his leadership enjoy longevity and are ultimately successful. In the future, Chris aims to launch a new type of hospitality company with a focus on scalability, processes, and technology to streamline industry operations and further revolutionize the post-pandemic landscape of hospitality.Chris Lauber is currently the Senior Director of Operations for Chef Laurent Tourondel at LT Hospitality Management. He manages a $24M annual budget and approximately 300 employees across five locations. Since 2021, he's revitalized operations, reduced inherited costs, and dramatically scaled revenue while expanding the business opportunities. Chris has also gained significant recognition for hosting iconic cocktail pop-ups in partnership with world-renowned bars, including "Angel’s Share", “Blacktail”, "Schmuck", and “67 Orange Street” which secured record press coverage and nightly sellouts.