Food & Beverage Manager | Outlets
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
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General Manager, Holts Cafe, Holt Renfrew. Toronto
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General Manager, Holts Cafe, Holt Renfrew. Toronto
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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John Da Silva previously worked as Food & Beverage Manager | Outlets at Hotel X Toronto By Library Hotel Collection and Corporate Food & Beverage Manager at Little Venice Hospitality / Nobu - Matsuhisa Athens. John Da Silva holds Wine Foundation Certificate, Wine from W.S.P.C – Wine & Spirit Professional Center – Athens, Greece.
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OPERATIONS MANAGER25+ Years Restaurant Operations Experience / Multi-National Corporations Multi-Unit Operations ManagementParticipative management professional. Results focused. Exceptional skills in evaluating critical business needs. Excellent people management skills. Progressive leadership practices and experience have resulted in proven success in optimizing productivity while maximizing bottom-line results. Sound judgment and decision-making skills with an excellent work ethic. High-level management developer focusing on the creativity behind outstanding leadership, financial and operational success.AREAS OF IMPACTCORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIESMulti-Unit Operator P&L Management Business Development Budgeting & Forecasting
Listed skills include Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food And Beverage, Hospitality, and 36 others.
8 roles · 42 years
John Da Silva work experience
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Corporate Food & Beverage Manager
Little Venice Hospitality / Nobu - Matsuhisa Athens
Manage all food & beverage activities within the Athenian market for Little Venice Hospitality which currently includes Matsuhisa Athens in the Astir Palace Resort in Vouliagmeni, Athens as well as City Bistro & City Bar in Stoa Spyrou Miliou in Syntagma, Athens.Responsible to develop, implement and manage operating budgets with full P&L accountability.Responsible for all cost of sales, contract negotiations, safety, sanitation, H.A.C.C.P, supply chain & logistics.Project coordinator on new unit development.
Aug 2008 - Jun 2015
Director
Nobu - Matsuhisa Athens
NOBU – Matsuhisa Athens Athens, GreeceDirector (2008 – Present)Managed and operated this world renown, award winning restaurant in the Astir Palace Resort in Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece.Held full P&L and operating responsibility. Developed and handled budgets, menu costing and expense control. Responsible for contract negotiations, logistics, food & beverage, guest service functions, employee recruiting and training. Accountable for all aspects of operations and guest relations.Notable Achievements:• Restaurant awarded Athinorama’s Golden Toque award 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012• Restaurant awarded Gourmet Magazine – Best Ethnic Restaurant 2009, 2010 & 2011• Hôtel Ritz Paris 2010 – Responsible for the set up and implementation of a successful 3-month promotion of Matsuhisa Athens in the Ritz Club.• Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris Hotel 2012 – Responsible for the set up and implementation of a successful 4-month promotion of Matsuhisa Athens in La Cuisine Restaurant.• Implementation of HACCP.2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Winner Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
Oct 2008 - Jan 2014
Director Of Operations
Applebee'S Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Greece - Milomel Hellas S.A.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Athens, GreeceMilomel Hellas A.E.Director of Operations (2004 – 2008)Managed and operated 9 full-service, company-owned, casual dining restaurants in Greece. 7 restaurants in Athens and 2 restaurants in Thessaloniki. Annual system sales of €15 million. 500 personnel. Full P&L and operating accountability. Development of corporate and unit budgets. On-going reforecasting of critical business needs. Labor cost management. Hiring and training of new management, responsible for the on-going development of existing management and accountability for hiring and training of personnel. Responsible for all food, bar and operating expense costs. Marketing programs and planning. Accountable for all aspects of operations and guest relations. Performance of bi-annual company and corporate restaurant audits. Operations liaison with the franchisor, Applebee’s International Inc.Notable Achievements:• Opened three restaurants from site selection. • Returned six units under corporate operational default back to top level operating mode in the first year.• Improved labor productivity 20%.• Lowest cost of sales in the region.
Nov 2004 - Jun 2008
District Manager
Applebee'S Neighbourhood Grill & Bar - Toronto, Canada - True North Restaurants Inc.
Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill & Bar Toronto, CanadaTrue North Restaurants Inc.District Manager (1997 – 2003)Managed and operated 5 full-service casual dining restaurants in southern Ontario. Annual system sales of $9 million. 200 personnel. P&L and operating responsibility. Unit budget development and control. On-going reforecasting of critical business needs. Labor cost management and employee relations. Cost of sales control. Responsible for all aspects of operations and guest satisfaction. Hiring and training of new management, responsible for the on-going development of existing management and accountability for hiring and training of personnel. Performance of bi-annual company and corporate restaurant audits. Operations month-end reporting. New menu rollout and training.Notable Achievements:• Opened all restaurants. Part of corporate opening team.• Implemented productivity matrix streamlining labor 18%.• Met all budgeted food costs.
Nov 1997 - Aug 2003
Training Manager
Kelsey'S Bar & Grill
Training & development of new Managers.
1994 - 1997
~3 yrs
Manager
J.J. Mugg'S Gourmet Grille
1992 - 1994
~2 yrs
Restaurant Manager
Mother'S Pizza Parlour & Spaghetti House
1985 - 1988
~3 yrs
4 education records
John Da Silva education
Wine Foundation Certificate, Wine
W.S.P.C – Wine & Spirit Professional Center – Athens, Greece
Architectural Technologist, Architecture
Humber College
Autocad A.E.C, Computer Science
Designer, Kitchen & Bath Designer
N.K.B.A - National Kitchen & Bath Association
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John Da Silva is listed as General Manager, Holts Cafe, Holt Renfrew. Toronto.
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John Da Silva is based in Greater Toronto Area, Canada.
What companies has John Da Silva worked for?
John Da Silva has worked for Hotel X Toronto By Library Hotel Collection, Little Venice Hospitality / Nobu - Matsuhisa Athens, Nobu - Matsuhisa Athens, Applebee'S Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Greece - Milomel Hellas S.A., and Applebee'S Neighbourhood Grill & Bar - Toronto, Canada - True North Restaurants Inc..
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John Da Silva holds Wine Foundation Certificate, Wine from W.S.P.C – Wine & Spirit Professional Center – Athens, Greece.
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John Da Silva is listed with skills including Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food And Beverage, Hospitality, Menu Development, Management, Food, and P&L Management.
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