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Daniel Festa

Cross Junction,VA

Summary

Ambitious Director/Manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Dining

Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
02.2017 - Current
  • Managed 4 dining venues, outside catering events, banquets, social events, food service for assisted and nursing care, and delivery operations. Residency of 450 residents. staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Championed sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly practices into daily operations, such as waste reduction and energy-efficient equipment usage.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to streamline dine-in, take-out, and catering services, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Managed a team of culinary professionals for efficient service delivery.
  • Spearheaded menu development efforts that catered to diverse dietary needs without compromising on taste or presentation quality.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Improved overall dining experience by regularly updating and refining menu offerings based on customer feedback and preferences.
  • Increased revenue by designing and executing promotional events and special dining experiences to attract new customers while retaining existing clientele.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, of a lifetime care facility, served as manager on duty for rotating shifts.

General Manager

Morton's The Steakhouse
05.1999 - 02.2016
  • Cultivated strong relationships with guest in order to create the go place for guests and politicians in D.C.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

Les Halles
01.1996 - 03.1999
  • General Manager D.C., Oversaw Atlanta Operations, Opening Les Halles, Manhattan, Park Ave & Financial District.
  • Managed all dining, guest relations, purchasing, sales, marketing.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers creating a go to environment fot the professional and political crowd of Washington D.C.
  • Organized and Promoted Special events such as Bastille Day D.C. and offsite promotions.

Education

Suffolk County Community College
Brookhaven, NY

Skills

  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cost controls
  • Catering Services
  • Recruitment
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Menu development
  • Fine dining experience
  • Team Leadership
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Relationship Building
  • Menu Pricing and Writing

Timeline

Director of Dining

Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
02.2017 - Current

General Manager

Morton's The Steakhouse
05.1999 - 02.2016

General Manager

Les Halles
01.1996 - 03.1999

Suffolk County Community College
Daniel Festa