• Oversee and optimize the restaurant’s daily food and beverage operations.• Focus on lowering cost percentages and increasing the F&B profit margin.• Work in tandem with the events director to plan and execute large-scale corporate & private events.

• Managed FOH staff of 22,000 sqft Restaurant, Gastrohall, and Café during lunch & dinner operations.• Lead Accounts Payable operations including biweekly invoicing, check payments and reconciliations for all company vendors & distributors.• Oversaw ordering, stocking, and strategic retail display of all non-alcoholic beverages & dry goods, which accounted for 10% of annual revenue. • Mastered restaurant management software Compeat; used for cost control, accounting, inventory & overall financial analytics.• Assisted with planning and execution of large-scale venue events & buyouts.• Established and fostered relationships with marketing/third party companies such as Seamless, Mastercard/ Qkr, Sevenrooms, Avero, and more.• Maintained relationships with PR companies such as Front of House & The Door on social media campaigns.• Worked closely with the owner during the initial development phases of Union Fare’s new events space.

Marketing and Branding assistant at a boutique culinary brand management firm. Created marketing and sales reports and graphics for several flourishing culinary brands. Increased national sales exposure for said brands by maintaining relationships with food product buyers, designing packaging & sales material, and maintaining a strong social media presence.

Work entailed completing individual research-based marketing projects focused on potential franchise expansion. Focus on analyzing international markets and industry leaders, monitoring existing restaurant locations, and evaluating vital customer feedback, in order to rebrand restaurant menus and images.

Worked closely with the New York corporate office and business affairs department to realize several restaurant opening projects. Filed crucial documentation and certification for the opening of Charlie Palmer Steak New York restaurant. Assisted advisors in planning well-organized restaurant/corporate management strategies.