Daniel Wright Email & Phone Number

Partnered with Life Care Services #1 in Senior Living 5x JD Power AwardGalleria Woods Birmingham, AL - Director of Food and Beverage & Executive ChefCypress Village Jacksonville, FL - Director of Food and Beverage & Executive ChefSouth Port Square Port Charlotte, FL - Director of Food and Beverage & Executive Chef Freedom Village of Brandywine Coatesville, PA - Director of Food and Beverage A Culinary Consultant who specializes in optimizing culinary operations by focusing on culture, leadership, cost control, labor management, operations efficiency, and budgeting. High level operations include analyzing food costs, managing labor schedules, optimizing kitchen workflows, and developing budget plans. Meticulously working with the owners, management, both front and back of house operations to design profitable menus, negotiates with suppliers, and train staff on cost-effective practices. Providing strong analytical skills combined with culinary management experience, and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards are key drivers to our success.

Clermont, Florida, United States

Done Wright Culinary Services, a seasoned personal chef; catering service devoted to elevating yourevery experience. With an intense passion for culinary arts, I specialize in the creation of fine dining, blending creativity, precision, and the finest ingredients to create a unique experience.Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply seeking a gourmet retreat at home, I am committed to crafting a tailored menu that reflects your unique tastes and preferences.Drawing inspiration from my culinary journeys, my repertoire expands through multiple flavor profiles, ensuring a diverse and delightful array of dishes.

Clermont, Florida, United States

Providing guidance and assisting sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms while protecting their best interests. Determining clients' needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them. Performing comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value. Guiding clients through the buying and selling of properties. Working with a seller, we help clients place their home on the market and provide consultation on how to best prepare the home for a successful and fast sale. Working with buyers, we search for properties that match the client's specifications like price and square footage.

Leesburg, Florida, United States

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS- Delivered a $308K annual savings in one year from overall expenses. - Developed and implemented cost savings measures that resulted in a significant savings from the prior fiscal year. - Strong leader, manager, and mentor providing coaching to all associates & direct reports. - Successfully promoted line staff to Director level positions using specific leadership methods. - Evaluated the leadership team in the department and replaced poor performing individuals, resulting in an increase in resident satisfaction surveys. - 2023 & 2024 Taste of Lake culinary competition winners

Windermere, Florida, United States

Providing guidance and assisting sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms while protecting their best interests. Determining clients' needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them. Performing comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value. Guiding clients through the buying and selling of properties. Working with a seller, we help clients place their home on the market and provide consultation on how to best prepare the home for a successful and fast sale. Working with buyers, we search for properties that match the client's specifications like price and square footage.

Wildwood, Florida

Director of Hospitality/Executive Chef managing all operations of the Hospitality department including but not limited to all restaurants and venues as well as memory care and assisted living areas. Maintaining all budgets, mentoring new Chefs, assisting opening new developments, outside events, grand openings and traveling to other HarborChase locations for setup, assistance or training is a part of my position at HarborChase. Managing 5 Hospitality venues including bistro, bar, steak house, private dining room and main restaurant

Lake Grove, Holtsville, West Babylon Ny

Started out as Assistant Food Service Director at the new Lake Grove location and was asked to open the newest location in Holtsville by the VP of Food and Beverage. Opened Holtsville successfully and was asked to open the West Babylon location afterwards where I continued my career with the Bristal. Worked several cooking competitions and took first place at the Taste of Long Island 2016 and won the “Bristal Iron Chef” competition in 4 categories. Left in December 2017 to pursue my career with HarborChase in Florida beginning Jan 2018.

West Islip, New York

Worked every station in the restaurant and expedited the line in absence of the executive chef. Maintained par levels of product and ensured all prep was done. Focused on “Rustic Elegance” scratch made Italian cuisine. Recognized by Zagat and NY Times as a to rated restaurant before its closure. Worked with chef and owners to run daily operations of the restaurant.

Hauppauge, New York

Worked my way from part time night cook to Assistant Food & Beverage Director during my stay at The Arbors. Assisted with budget management, staffing, menu execution, daily operations, inventory and ordering. Hosted private and public parties for up for 300 people. Worked closely with Executive Director for corporate events. Stayed at the building for 72 hours straight to ensure our residents got fed 3 meals and snacks per day during a major hurricane that hit Long Island. Conducted and executed preparations in order to successfully assist the residents during this time of need with loss of power and catastrophic damages happening.

Foods, Nutrition, And Related Services

Expanded my knowledge of nutrition, diets and food science to better myself moving into the field of senior living.

Associate'S Degree, Culinary Arts, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Food Costing, Management, Hospitality Standards and Practices, Capstone.

Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager

Vocational school attended during 11th and 12th grade of high school