VERSATILE, EXPERIENCED & WELL-RESPECTED RESTAURANT CONSULTANT who blends extensive leadership with business management skills & diverse industry experience. Insightful leader / strategic thinker with innate ability and vision to create culinary sales and marketing initiatives that provide both short- and long-term benefit. Strong relationship builder with expertise in developing and fortifying business relationships with influential decision makers from the business, political and celebrity worlds as well as organizations within the local community. Significant fine dining and wine service background. Team player with a service orientation and results-focused attitude who constantly strives for excellence, exceeding goals in dynamic and complex work environments. Effective communicator across all levels of an organization. NEW BUSINESS LAUNCHES / SALES & MARKETING /STRATEGIC & GROSS MARGIN PLANNING / PRIVATE FINANCING / CATERING / SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT /COST & INVENTORY CONTROLS / TRAINING &DEVELOPMENT / EVENTS / CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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Owner And OperatorSama ConsultingNew York, Ny, Us
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Owner / OperatorSama Consulting Jan 2011 - PresentNew York, NyExpertise in developing concepts, securing finance options and developing plans and strategies for launching and growing upscale and casual eateries, lounges and nightclubs. Handles all elements of back-of-the-house (BOH) and front-of-the-house (FOH) operations. Engagements include:
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Business ConsultantArchipelago Corporation 2010 - 2011New York, NyBuilt and executed plans to open a new restaurant in the location of a pre-existing eatery owned by the same company. Revamped exterior and interior while never losing any business days. Hired and trained a new FOH and BOH staff to ensure consistency with the new theme as well as to institute new opearational policies. Substantially lowered F&B costs to below industry norms
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Owner / OperatorSamalita'S 1994 - 2010New York, NySole proprietary of an 80–seat restaurant with a private dining area and bar, which expanded capacity 275% since the grand opening in 1994. Drafted recipes from an old family cookbook to build a California/Mexican food and beverage menu, which was described in Zagat’s as “If June Cleaver had a Mexican restaurant, it would be Samalita’s.”
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Owner / General ManagerThe Gracie Inn 1994 - 2007New York, NyDesigned / operated a highly-regarded 13-room bed and breakfast on New York’s Upper East Side. Sold the business at a profit of 13x
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OwnerTatou 1990 - 1994New York (Flagship), Ny;Aspen,Co;Orange County,Ca,Tokyo,Japan&Beverly Hills, CaCreated and opened a successful NY supper club and nightclub that catered to a VIP-clientele of politicians, businesspeople and celebrities from the fashion and entertainment industry as well as professional athletes. Sold at a profit in excess of 400%.
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OwnerSwells 1979 - 1988New York, NyLaunched a new nightspot that catered to a young and upcoming clientele on New York’s Upper East Side.
Sandra Arcara Skills
Sandra Arcara Education Details
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Glendale Community CollegeBusiness Administration
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandra Arcara
What company does Sandra Arcara work for?
Sandra Arcara works for Sama Consulting
What is Sandra Arcara's role at the current company?
Sandra Arcara's current role is Owner and Operator.
What schools did Sandra Arcara attend?
Sandra Arcara attended Glendale Community College.
What skills is Sandra Arcara known for?
Sandra Arcara has skills like Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Banquets, Hospitality Management, Sommelier, Food Quality, Service Standards, Hr Policies, Change Management, Guest Satisfaction.
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