Scott Engelman is the President of SEAdvisors LLC, a hospitality advisement firm specializing in operational and strategic consulting for resort, hotel and restaurant entities. Providing analysis, oversight, and hands-on execution to achieve optimal profitability while delivering exceptional experiences for customers, employees, partners, clients, and owners. Additionally, SEAdvisors provides business development for companies endeavoring to penetrate the hospitality market. Development of… Show more Scott Engelman is the President of SEAdvisors LLC, a hospitality advisement firm specializing in operational and strategic consulting for resort, hotel and restaurant entities. Providing analysis, oversight, and hands-on execution to achieve optimal profitability while delivering exceptional experiences for customers, employees, partners, clients, and owners. Additionally, SEAdvisors provides business development for companies endeavoring to penetrate the hospitality market. Development of Standard Operating Procedures at the macro and micro levels to convey expectations and allow leadership to hold team members accountable…ultimately contributing to the development and stabilization of exceptional cultures. Client list includes large cap international hospitality companies as well as varying independent hospitality related brands. Direct collaboration with State and Federal legislators as well as lobbyists to introduce and drive hospitality industry policies.  Executing ‘deep dives’ to ultimately deliver significant lifts in EBITDA without compromising brand integrity. FFE/OSE procurement expertise, including post purchase PM programming. Equity stakeholder in existing independent restaurant operation with 350% topline increase from takeover of asset with stabilized NOI Extensive understanding of national beverage brand portfolios with lasting forged relationships Curation of comprehensive beverage programs to include wine, spirits, beer, craft cocktails, inventory management/depletions. Exposure to unionized assets and CBA compliance Show less

I have had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors with the Colorado Restaurant Association for several years. My involvement has been quite rewarding as it has further developed my perception and understanding of the hospitality industry as a whole, particularly here in Colorado. Having served as Chairman of the Board during the challenging times of the Covid Pandemic exposed me to even more fascinating aspects of our industry, while allowing me to engage with direct and indirect… Show more I have had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors with the Colorado Restaurant Association for several years. My involvement has been quite rewarding as it has further developed my perception and understanding of the hospitality industry as a whole, particularly here in Colorado. Having served as Chairman of the Board during the challenging times of the Covid Pandemic exposed me to even more fascinating aspects of our industry, while allowing me to engage with direct and indirect individuals and organizations that impact the greater restaurant business culture. I am thrilled to remain a part of the CRA in the role of Past Chairman for many years to come. Show less

Serving on Executive Committee and acting as an immediate resource to the current Chair of the Board of Directors.

Term ended with a move to Immediate Past Chair

Vice Chair Government Affairs

Vice Chair Membership

Board of Directors - Membership Committee

Board of Directors - Communications Committee

The SSWSC Foundation was established in 2000 to enhance and provide for the long-term sustainability of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. The SSWSC Foundation seeks to grow and manage endowment funds that will provide long-term sustainability and opportunity for all Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club children/athletes, coaches and staff. The SSWSC Foundation currently has assets of just over $4 million. The Foundation’s assets, investments, and its annual gains are essential… Show more The SSWSC Foundation was established in 2000 to enhance and provide for the long-term sustainability of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. The SSWSC Foundation seeks to grow and manage endowment funds that will provide long-term sustainability and opportunity for all Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club children/athletes, coaches and staff. The SSWSC Foundation currently has assets of just over $4 million. The Foundation’s assets, investments, and its annual gains are essential to enhance SSWSC programs and to advance the mission by:Attracting and retaining highly qualified coaches, mentors and staff.Providing scholarship funds for qualified families.Facilitating strategic capital improvements in facilities.Ensuring and maintaining safe transportation.Planning future allocations for increased participation.Making annual allocations to support SSWSC operations (5% minimum). Show less

Hospitality development, operating and consulting company with a primary focus on hospitality related concepts in the Miami Design District as well as projects in Panama, China, and Russia. Oversight on design, MEP coordination, construction management, permit expediting, buildout, and overall execution of projects through the C.O. stage and on select projects, well into the operating stages. Launched two subset businesses including an independent restaurant and a full-service event company.

Upon asset acquisitions, responsible for the repositioning of Food & Beverage programs at properties with redevelopment budgets ranging from $25M to $125M per property [35 properties].  Creating templates for proformas as well as property divisional and departmental budgeting/reforecasting. Collaboration with HR on talent acquisition and strategic placement of F&B leadership at property level Forging relationships with national, regional, and local brands/distributors for… Show more Upon asset acquisitions, responsible for the repositioning of Food & Beverage programs at properties with redevelopment budgets ranging from $25M to $125M per property [35 properties].  Creating templates for proformas as well as property divisional and departmental budgeting/reforecasting. Collaboration with HR on talent acquisition and strategic placement of F&B leadership at property level Forging relationships with national, regional, and local brands/distributors for procurement of FFE/OSE and other operating necessities Collateral, uniform and logo design; menu development, engineering, and formatting for F & B operations Concept development and execution of new restaurants and bars, IRD and banqueting programs Instrumental in curating unique programs and standards throughout company Centralized operations to improve efficiencies and profit for multi-property locations Property level coordination of Food and Beverage labor management analysis [leading to dramatic savings] Show less

Selected to be on opening team for $70M…91- room property. This was Hyatt’s first boutique hotel and the beta project for what is now known as Andaz. Created concepts, standards, and styles of service (exempt from corporate directives but used corporate leverage) Oversight of 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 24-hour in room dining for hotel and adjacent Versace Mansion, private events. Exceeded projected revenues by thirty-five percent in first six months after opening. VIX Restaurant… Show more Selected to be on opening team for $70M…91- room property. This was Hyatt’s first boutique hotel and the beta project for what is now known as Andaz. Created concepts, standards, and styles of service (exempt from corporate directives but used corporate leverage) Oversight of 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 24-hour in room dining for hotel and adjacent Versace Mansion, private events. Exceeded projected revenues by thirty-five percent in first six months after opening. VIX Restaurant rated 4-star, 4-diamond in first 4 months of opening [Mobile/AAA] / Travel and Leisure Best Restaurant in Miami 2005 Concepted programs: “Pre-Embargo Cigar”, “Evian Bath” and “Big Bar” with exposure in Robb Report, NY Times, People, In-Touch and ESPN magazines. Show less

 450 room property including seven F & B outlets and banquets Created 2004 marketing plan for the F & B division Increased sales at Lone Eagle Grill from $4.3m to projected $6.1m (Top grossing outlet for Hyatt Hotels in North America) Restructured procedures for improved beverage control reducing beverage cost from 45% to 22% in one month

 Promoted to oversee new $15M annex to The Little Nell Controlling all operations of private Aspen Mountain Club and public Sundeck Restaurant Collaboration with designers and contractors through development process Seat on membership committee, collaboration on structure of club bylaws Established relationships of reciprocity with other clubs, including Vail, Telluride, Gstaad, St Moritz Oversaw post construction punch list, design and renovation. Procurement of… Show more  Promoted to oversee new $15M annex to The Little Nell Controlling all operations of private Aspen Mountain Club and public Sundeck Restaurant Collaboration with designers and contractors through development process Seat on membership committee, collaboration on structure of club bylaws Established relationships of reciprocity with other clubs, including Vail, Telluride, Gstaad, St Moritz Oversaw post construction punch list, design and renovation. Procurement of all operating supplies and retail [logo] items…created delivery strategy. Curated and implemented training program for management and staff. Show less

 AAA 5 Star / Mobil 5 Diamond / Relais & Chateaux 92 room property with 7 outlets Coordinated renovation and construction projects for Aspen Mountain Club, TLN Bar and Montagna Restaurant Developed budgets, P&L reviews, monthly re-forecasting, and general ledger reconciliations. Created advertising and marketing plans including television, radio and print campaigns. Seasonal menu engineering strategies with Executive Chef and Sommelier Led collaboration with HR on… Show more  AAA 5 Star / Mobil 5 Diamond / Relais & Chateaux 92 room property with 7 outlets Coordinated renovation and construction projects for Aspen Mountain Club, TLN Bar and Montagna Restaurant Developed budgets, P&L reviews, monthly re-forecasting, and general ledger reconciliations. Created advertising and marketing plans including television, radio and print campaigns. Seasonal menu engineering strategies with Executive Chef and Sommelier Led collaboration with HR on revamping training manuals and SOPs for all outlets. Show less

 Implemented new restaurant concept in preexisting restaurant space. Design and concept of new restaurant, menu engineering and layout, logo, staffing, training, and scheduling. Procurement of FFE/OSE. Enhanced standards and procedures with casino marketing, engineering, housekeeping, finance/payroll, and advertising

Manager of Cassis, a Restaurant Development Group concept located in Downtown Chicago on St Claire and Superior, across from Northwestern Hospital. Cassis was a Mediterranean Bistro with renowned Chicago Chef, Suzy Crofton at the culinary helm.

1991 - Paradise Island, Bahamas1992 - Cancun, Mexico / Copper Mountain, Colorado1993 - Moorea, Tahiti1994 - Port St Lucie, Florida / Copper Mountain, Colorado1995 - Cancun, Mexico