David Ferrier Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Oversight of all Boca RG Concepts: Boca, Sotto, Domo and Nada. Recruitment, Hiring, Training, Mentoring and Retaining Leaders. Creating Operational Excellence through Creating Systems, Standards and Structure. Pushing and Driving Excellence Everyday while Planting the Seeds for Growth in Current and Future Projects by using Creativity, Events, Marketing and Social Media. Refining the culture to one of Blowing People Away while Providing World-class Experiences and Service.

Cincinatti, Oh

Oversight of BOCA Restaurant Group's Flagship Restaurants BOCA, SOTTO & DOMOCreate and Monitor Standards of Excellence and Blowing People AwayStaff Training, Development and Succession Planning for Company Growth and ExpansionFinancial Management: Ensuring Restaurants are Meeting or Exceeding Budgeted ProjectionsQuality Assurance and Customer Service EnhancementInventory and Supply Management Health and Safety Monitoring and Development of Best Practices and Staff… Show more Oversight of BOCA Restaurant Group's Flagship Restaurants BOCA, SOTTO & DOMOCreate and Monitor Standards of Excellence and Blowing People AwayStaff Training, Development and Succession Planning for Company Growth and ExpansionFinancial Management: Ensuring Restaurants are Meeting or Exceeding Budgeted ProjectionsQuality Assurance and Customer Service EnhancementInventory and Supply Management Health and Safety Monitoring and Development of Best Practices and Staff CertificationsStrategic Planning and Marketing: Events, Holidays, New ConceptsTeam Leadership: Educate, Motivate and Inspire This World Class Organization Show less

United States

Temporary Employee (Assisting During the Strikes):Guest Service Agent,Banquet Support,Housekeeping, Lobby Attendant,Concierge,PBX

Hollywood, Ca

WITH TEN FIVE:Oversees the robust F&B offerings of the two hotels including the very unique concepts/venues, environments and offerings. Works closely with culinary partners Wes Avila (Ka’teen), Lincoln Carson (Mes Amis), and Evan Funke (Mother Wolf). Supports communication with hotel and all departments to drive cross promotion of restaurant and nightlife venues to capture guests in venues and increase ROI. WITH RELEVANT:Run one of the nations hottest restaurants (Mother Wolf… Show more WITH TEN FIVE:Oversees the robust F&B offerings of the two hotels including the very unique concepts/venues, environments and offerings. Works closely with culinary partners Wes Avila (Ka’teen), Lincoln Carson (Mes Amis), and Evan Funke (Mother Wolf). Supports communication with hotel and all departments to drive cross promotion of restaurant and nightlife venues to capture guests in venues and increase ROI. WITH RELEVANT:Run one of the nations hottest restaurants (Mother Wolf LA) and ensure that operations and guest experience stay strong through the transition of Ten Five to Relevant, the hiring three new FOH operators including new GM, and the transition of a totally shared support system of the campus to a stand alone mentality of one building. Help to plan, execute and build the Citizen News events. Liaison between the restaurant and event ops team on intimate custom events with specialized service (craft mixology, French style service, or events that transition from cocktail reception, to seated dinners to lounge style after parties) to large spotlight events (Sony Grammy Afterparty, Paramount Oscar Event, Galas of up to 1200 people) Show less

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Manage two Michelin Recognized chef driven restaurants with high focus on seasonality and exceptional guest experience. Manhattan Beach Post:- Worldly eclectic chef driven restaurant with soulful and artisanal - Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant - 140 seat restaurant with open kitchen Fishing with Dynamite:- Old school classics with new style preparation with twists on seafood, raw bar, market produce and local seafood specialties- One of Open Table’s… Show more Manage two Michelin Recognized chef driven restaurants with high focus on seasonality and exceptional guest experience. Manhattan Beach Post:- Worldly eclectic chef driven restaurant with soulful and artisanal - Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant - 140 seat restaurant with open kitchen Fishing with Dynamite:- Old school classics with new style preparation with twists on seafood, raw bar, market produce and local seafood specialties- One of Open Table’s Top 100 Restaurants in 2019 and 2020- Michelin Guide Recommended Show less

Casa Marina & The Reach Resorts, Key West, Fl

Directs and organizes activities of the Food & Beverage Departments of both Waldorf Astoria Resorts: The Casa Marina & The Reach. The Scope of this role includes but is not limited to the Kitchen, Banquet Operations, Restaurants, Room Service and Bars, to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service and innovative ideas.

Palm Springs, Ca 92262

Oversight of all Food and Beverage Operations Present and Future for the ARRIVE Palm Springs Hotel Location. Role includes but is not limited to:- managing aggressive food, bev and ops supply costs,- hiring, recruiting, manual creating & training -Assisting with all PR and Marketing Initiatives -Oversight of Executive Chef, Assistant Director of Restaurants, Sous Chefs and SupervisorsSee details below for each of the following hotel amenities: - Restaurant Dining… Show more Oversight of all Food and Beverage Operations Present and Future for the ARRIVE Palm Springs Hotel Location. Role includes but is not limited to:- managing aggressive food, bev and ops supply costs,- hiring, recruiting, manual creating & training -Assisting with all PR and Marketing Initiatives -Oversight of Executive Chef, Assistant Director of Restaurants, Sous Chefs and SupervisorsSee details below for each of the following hotel amenities: - Restaurant Dining Rooms - All Bars - In-Room Dining / Room Service - Events and Catering including full property buy-outs or shutdownsARRIVE F&B Outlets - Reservoir at ARRIVE - 80 Casual Concept Restaurant featuring California cuisine with a Latin and Asian Fusion - Direction to the 2 managers and the 30 hourly talent members - Restaurant Serves 3 Meal periods 7 days a week - Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, Late Night, Brunch on weekends - Menu available poolside or in rooms as well - Customs Coffee featuring Organic Coffee from Local Beans (Palm Springs uses Joshua Tree Coffee Company) - All day (7am-6pm) coffee shop for the neighborhood - Direction of the baristas - Draughtsman - 140 Seat Restaurant featuring Elevated Pub Fair - Full bar with a Central Coast focused wine list, craft cocktails and over 20 draught beer selections - Oversight of the three managers and two sous chefs - Oversight of approximately 70 hourly FOH & HOH team members - Fan Club Event Space - Designing and pricing and food or banquet menus for the space - Operating and staffing for all events in conjunction with events manager and any event planners - Oversight of all beverage offering for all Palm Springs Fan Club Events Show less

NEW PROPERTY OPENINGS:6 restaurant openings with BRG: including Primehouse NY, Atlantic Grill Lincoln Center, Bills Downtown, Bills Bar and Burger Pittsburgh, Dos Caminos Times Square and Blue FinResponsibilities include but are not limited to: Hiring, selection and on-boarding of hourly and management candidates of new propertiesTaking over the critical paths of new propertiesTeaching and training all BRG standards and concept specific steps of… Show more NEW PROPERTY OPENINGS:6 restaurant openings with BRG: including Primehouse NY, Atlantic Grill Lincoln Center, Bills Downtown, Bills Bar and Burger Pittsburgh, Dos Caminos Times Square and Blue FinResponsibilities include but are not limited to: Hiring, selection and on-boarding of hourly and management candidates of new propertiesTaking over the critical paths of new propertiesTeaching and training all BRG standards and concept specific steps of serviceOwnership and coordination of training, teaching, mentoring and coachingLiaison to all Corporate Departments to ensure operations have a smooth opening. (Human Resources, Public Relations, Special Events, Marketing, MIS/IT, Purchasing, Project Managers and Construction etc.)TRAINING:Developing and upholding training for all of the concepts, systems and as working with chefs and service managers to help them with tools, skills and techniques to better PPA, service and overall hospitality in all of our brands. RECRUITMENT:Identify passionate, positive and professional candidates that can help us maintain and grow our brands and company. Utilize LinkedIn, Craigslist, UltiPro and Harri in searching for the ideal candidates to fill any open salaried manager and chef candidates.TASK FORCE GM:Blue FinBlue Water GrillBills Bar and Burger PittsburghDos Caminos Soho Show less

Blue Fin (Previously At Ruby Foo'S) Nyc

Atlantic Grill Lincoln Center, Ny

Buddakan Ny

-Guest Relations (building regular guests, tracking repeat guests and concierge referrals, problem solving)-Coaching, counseling and training of 100+ FOH staff members-Daily utilization of operating systems (Aloha, Open Table, and Avero)-Supply Ordering-Closing the property -Upholding service standards

Vento, Primehouse,

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Musical Theatre

N/A - Transfered, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Visual And Performing Arts, 3.6