Lifelong restaurateur with a passion for the industry, genuine warmth, and a strong understanding of hospitality. I have an unwavering commitment to, and sense of ownership for my businesses, with a dedication to them as if they were my own. My perspective, coupled with a "take care of it" mentality, has lead to great successes and measurable results for my employers and teammates. Experience in restaurant openings, rebrandings, and repositionings. Ongoing operations management, marketing strategy and execution, concept development, staff educator and service trainer, food menu development, event sales and execution, beverage program consultant/trainer, whiskey expert, liquor specialist, chef searches, wine list and cellar management, morale development (management and hourly staff). Point of sale "property expert" and consultant.