Steven Becker Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Successfully developed and managed all financial, catering sales and marketing, culinary, human resource and business operations functions for multi-site hospitality organization. Oversaw 5 million dollars’ revenue and staff of 125 employees. Renovated, launched and managed several luxury event venues as well as opened and expanded fast casual café concept and bistro and wine bar. Successfully finalized transition of ownership and management of all concepts by 2017. Continue to consult and conduct business brokerage with hospitality clients. Recently passed the Missouri Real Estate Exam

Designed and build out new profitable luxury banquet facility in the historic Coronado building. Led activities of 40 sales, culinary and office personnel and generated $3 million in revenue annually in banquets and catering, including weddings, fundraisers, and corporate events. • Oversaw $2 million renovation of 15,000 square feet facility including banquet, lobby, meeting and kitchen spaces and completed project on time and under budget.• Designed state of the art banquet and bakery kitchen. • Designed and built new café concept in historic lobby space of Coronado building. • Developed “Synchronized Crown Service” which is unique and innovative to Saint Louis.• Established off-site catering service to increase revenue by $750,000 and to increase kitchen and staff efficiency. • Won the following awards: o Saint Louis Bride Magazine Best Wedding Venue Award (2010)o The Knot Best of Weddings Award (2008) o ISES Louis Award Best Catered On-premise Event (2009)o St. Louis at Home Magazine Best Caterer (2009)Provided on site Kosher cuisine to the community.

Developed, launched and managed all aspects of profitable multi-chain fast casual café concept which grew over to $500,000 per unit in revenue. Coached and led management and employee teams. Oversaw both front and back of the house operations. • Increased on-site catering operations by 15% annually from 2013 to 2016.• Planned and orchestrated over 500 corporate meetings and events. • Early adopter of social media and digital marketing to connect with client base and grow business. Developed over 6,000 constant contact email marketing customers.• Brought first Fresh Raw Juice bars to St. Louis.• Negotiated vendor cost reduction plan with major food vendor resulting in 3% reduction in food costs.• Multiple on air appearances on Great Day St. Louis KMOV, Channel 2 and Fox News for marketing and promotions. • Pivoted menu design in year 5 to a fresh healthy fast casual dining alternative more in-line with customer preferences.• Developed new corporate meeting catering menus with innovative marketing packaging.

Vino Nadoz Bistro & Wine Bar was an intimate 30 seat restaurant featuring chef driven small plates paired with unique wines. Named one of the Best New Restaurants by St. Louis Magazine 2012.

Renovated, launched and managed all aspects of 19,000 square foot luxury facility on 11th floor of historic St. Louis landmark venue. Led activities of 50 sales, culinary and office personnel. Generated $4 million in revenue annually in banquets and catering, including weddings, fundraisers, and corporate events. • Oversaw $2.5 million renovation of 11th floor space including the budget, architectural design and construction.• Developed business plan for new LLC to become thriving and highly profitable banquet facility reaching $4 million annually in sales in first 3 years of business.• Pre-sold $850,000 of banquets and catering prior to facility opening.• Negotiated 20-year lease with existing building owners. • Developed “Signature Synchronized Starlight Service” unique and innovative to Saint Louis and established classic one-of-a-kind training service to all staff.• Won several best weddings and event venues awards.