Christopher Gilman Email & Phone Number

94 Main Street, East Hampton New York 11937

330 S Hope Street Dtla 90071

206 West Street

1 Perry St

Owner/Operating Partner & General Manager Perry St | New York, NY 2009 - present • Opened and created a Pan-Latin cuisine concept with a mixology bar consisting of an extensive array of high-end, proprietary cocktails• Purchased and renovated an entire space to suit our vision of what is now portrayed as an upscale, celebrity-friendly dining atmosphere that is still welcoming for locals • Oversaw all stages of development of design (interior, fonts, color pallet), construction and marketing strategy, and currently run present day operations • Increased revenues from initial $2 million to $3.5 million in a 55-seat space.• Drove sales and increased press interest to transform the establishment into one of the premier restaurants in the highly competitive West Village/Meatpacking District market, according to several notable publications (available upon request)• Maximized profits through strategic relationships, i.e. the West Side, Broadway community, NY Concierge Association, local schools, & businesses built over 23 years of involvement in the NYC food and beverage industry

Palm Restaurant Group (1984 - 2008)General Manager Palm West | New York, NY 2001 - 2008• Grew revenues from $8 million to $12 million• Drove sales, making the restaurant into the No. 2 grossing store in the entire chain• Managed operations for the Palm’s flagship location including hiring, training and supervising a staff of 90 employees• Oversaw all aspects of food & beverage cost control, sales, marketing, customer relations and private dining• Formed strategic ties with the West Side and the Broadway community (actors, producers, movie directors, music executives and media chiefs)• Developed 17-year relationship with the NY Concierge Association Regional Director Operations Northeast for Palm Management Corp. | New York, NY 1997 - 2001• Oversaw operations of 28 stores throughout the country, generating $150 million in revenue• Reported directly to the president of Palm Corporation • Exponentially grew sales annually through original business development strategies• Transitioned to regional director of the Northeast and oversaw nine storesManaging Director Palm and Palm Too | New York, NY 1994 - 1997• Oversaw all operations of Palm and Palm Too including hiring, training and supervising the staff for both restaurants• Oversaw all aspects of food and beverage cost controls, sales, marketing, customer relations and private dining• Met and maintained yearly budgets and owners expectations• Worked with the national marketing department and helped create and implement marketing strategies for entire chain• Grew combined revenues from $10 million to $12.5 millionFood and Beverage Director Palm and Palm Too | New York, NY 1991 - 1994• Managed all food and beverage operations for Palm and Palm Too