Patrick Diehl Email & Phone Number

I’m a forward-thinking professional who thrives in understanding, building, and enhancing F&B operations. With 15+ years of relevant achievements – including 11+ years of senior leadership and success in reshaping culinary direction – I continue to deliver superior results.I excel in overseeing strategies, teams, and multiple locations while upholding the highest standards of service and product quality. As an out-of-the-box thinker, I utilize analytic insights to guide programs and coach leaders to exceed all expectations.Key areas of specialization:Executive Leadership / Operations Management / Food Service / Strategic Planning Program & Project Management / Restaurant Design / Training & Coaching / Innovation / Culinary Expertise / Business Development / Industry Trends / P&L / Financial Management / Stakeholder Engagement / BudgetingSelected highlights from my career: Strategy & Vision: Orchestrated a new culinary direction for the company that incorporated best practices, improving service, product quality, and overall flexibility in a challenging market. Analytics & Reporting: Re-tooled Excel-based financial models for multiple companies involving F&B departments & beyond, enhancing forecasting and enabling substantial cost reductions. Turnarounds & Transformations: Designated as “The Fixer” for the company to turn around troubled properties across financial functions, stakeholder relationships, and staffing/employee engagement. Career Advancement: Secured multiple promotions to director-level roles at AVI Fresh due to superior results.In my free time, I enjoy traveling and real estate renovations.

Listed skills include Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Pastry, Food Service, and 20 others.

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  New England Culinary Institute

  Culinary Arts/Chef Training