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Brian Burchett

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

For the past 15 plus years, it has been my pleasure and privilege to manage world-class dining experiences and provide dedicated service for luxury clientele at high-end James Beard Award winning restaurants as well as 4 Star hotels such as The 1 Hotel, and The Plaza Hotel. As a highly experienced and service-focused professional, I am shifting my career forward into Household and Estate Management, overseeing the daily operations of private residences for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) individuals. With my extensive background in restaurant renovations and construction, I am uniquely skilled in anticipating needs and in managing complex projects with a high degree of autonomy as the on-site decision-maker. With a customer-focused mindset, I possess a strong work ethic, excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, and I deliver outstanding verbal and written communication. I offer loyalty, proficiency, an experienced eye for detail, and a commitment to managing and exceeding expectations while providing maximum discretion and confidentiality in all circumstance

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

The Plaza Hotel
09.2023 - Current
  • Concierge for VIP Hotel Guests
  • Head Butler
  • Lead for In Room Dining
  • Lead for Palm Court
  • Sommelier
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Hiring Manager

Senior Manager

1 Hotel Nashville/Brooklyn
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Beverage Manager
  • VIP Guest Manager
  • White Glove Butler Service
  • Lead for Private Dinner Series held monthly
  • Scheduling
  • Wine and Spirits Ordering and Inventory
  • Hiring Manager

Assistant Manager

Butcher & Bee Nashville
05.2018 - 09.2023
  • Front of House Manager
  • Responsible for hiring/training
  • Scheduling
  • Wine and Spirits Management

Bartender

The Treehouse Restaurant
09.2013 - 05.2018
  • Lead Bartender
  • Menu design
  • Cocktail and wine list creator
  • Server and Sommelier for 'Farm to Kitchen Table' Series with 50 dinners served at the homes of guests
  • Awards: Best New Restaurant Nashville, Best Restaurant Nashville, Best Beverage Program Nashville

Bartender and Server

Etch Restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Creating cocktail and wine Menu
  • Wine service at tables
  • Lead Server for private dinners

Captain

United States Marine Corps
09.2004 - 09.2010
  • Infantry Officer
  • Commander of 73 Marines
  • 5 Deployments
  • Personal Security for VIP

Education

Masters in Physics Therapy - Degree

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
12.2013

Bachelors In Kinesiology - Degree

Radford University
Radford, VA
04.2004

Skills

  • White Glove Butler Service/ Concierge Service
  • Cleaning / Sanitation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Operations Management
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Written Communication
  • Managing Deliveries

Skills

Commissary Knowledge, Expediting, Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Menu Development, Portioning, 100 Covers Per Night, 200 Covers Per Night, 300 Covers Per Night, 50 Covers Per Night, Events Management, Cleaning / Sanitation, Inventory Management, Ordering / Purchasing, Vendor Management, Food and Beverage Pairing

Certificationscourses

  • Concealed Carry Permit for Washington DC, New York, Tennessee, 05/22
  • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America, 01/88 to 01/00
  • Sexual Harassment Training - New York City Commission of Human Rights, 04/22 to 09/24
  • Level 2 Sommelier - Society of Wine Educators, 06/20
  • Serve Safe - Department of Health - City of New York, 03/23
  • ABC Card - Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, 08/21

Certification

Level 2 Sommelier, NYC Food Handlers License, First Aid and CPR Certification, Concealed Carry Permit for Washington DC, Tennessee, New York, Eagle Scout

Timeline

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

The Plaza Hotel
09.2023 - Current

Senior Manager

1 Hotel Nashville/Brooklyn
10.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant Manager

Butcher & Bee Nashville
05.2018 - 09.2023

Bartender

The Treehouse Restaurant
09.2013 - 05.2018

Bartender and Server

Etch Restaurant
01.2010 - 09.2012

Captain

United States Marine Corps
09.2004 - 09.2010

Level 2 Sommelier, NYC Food Handlers License, First Aid and CPR Certification, Concealed Carry Permit for Washington DC, Tennessee, New York, Eagle Scout

Masters in Physics Therapy - Degree

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors In Kinesiology - Degree

Radford University
Brian Burchett