Kate Davidson Email & Phone Number

Stratford, Ct, Us

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

• Reports to the District Manager and is responsible for leading all daily F&B operations for a corporate dining café serving a population of more than 1000 corporate employees. • Manages day-to-day performance of a Corporate Executive Chef, Café Operations Director, Executive Sous Chef, Catering Director, and 6 hourly employees.• Directs daily F&B operations of all in-office catering, special events, and large-scale corporate events.• Oversees daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting processes across all operational levels, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, internal billing, inventory management, and weekly projections.• Completes annual budgets and provides ongoing oversight throughout the year, including monthly subsidy billing and review of profit and loss (P&L) statements.• Delivers mandatory monthly employee training and ongoing coaching and mentoring to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to organizational quality standards.• Executes the monthly marketing initiatives, including distributing physical and digital collateral, and manages monthly special sale bundles, new product launches, and menu innovations.• Manages all aspects of café technology, including daily computer updates, annual refresh cycles, and troubleshooting as needed.

• Reported to the Vice President of Operations and was responsible for directing daily operations of 6 NYC-based restaurants and 3 Maryland-based restaurants while managing $65M in total annual revenue.• Oversaw daily performance of operational teams including Director of Operations to ensure efficient and effective execution of company strategies and objectives.• Developed and implemented training programs for Junior and Senior Managers, and front-line employees to enhance operational efficiency, improve service quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.• Created and implemented bonus and mentorship programs for Junior and Senior Managers to incentivize performance excellence, cultivate leadership skills, and promote career advancement within the organization.• Developed and implemented a labor management system, web-based cloud technology, and established a methodology to generate weekly sales forecasts, and created weekly budgets to reduce food and labor costs.• Established annual budgets and set weekly and monthly cost targets for direct operating expenses, food, beverage, and labor control. • Implemented web-based SaaS online delivery platforms and reservation systems to diversify revenue streams

Bond 45 Nyc

Reported to the Director of Operations and provided guidance and mentoring to the incoming Managing Director to facilitate a smooth transition while simultaneously managing operations of a restaurant with $12M in annual revenue.

Brooklyn Diner Times Square

Brooklyn Diner 57Th Street

Brooklyn Diner 57Th Street

Cafe Fiorellos, Redeye Grill

Worked at both restaurant locations as needed