Daniel Py
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results driven executive with extensive expertise in food and beverage operations, concept development, and revenue optimization across multi-unit hotels, restaurants, and bars. Proven track record in project management, financial oversight, HR compliance, quality control, and innovative culinary programming. Skilled in streamlining operational processes, designing guest centric concepts, and driving top line results. Results driven leader in food and beverage operations, recognized for developing streamlined processes and enhancing profitability. Proven expertise in concept development, P&L management, and implementing marketing strategies that drive significant revenue growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Food & Beverage
First Hospitality
Chicago, USA
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee F&B operations for 51 properties across five brands, including Curio and Autograph, Leading Hotels
- Lead concept development, new builds,
- SOPs for streamlined service standards
- Spearheaded marketing strategies focused on revenue growth
- Executive governance for all asset manager relationships & ownership groups
- Manage P&L, expense controls, and COGS optimization
- Develop culinary and beverage processes, procurement, and menu engineering
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Corporate Director of Operations
Richardson Group
Hilton Head, USA
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Designed and launched two restaurant concepts ranked #1 and #2 on TripAdvisor
- Implemented catering standards, expanded revenue streams, and directed new builds
- Oversaw P&L, expense management, and HR compliance
- Created SOPs, SMART goals, and leadership development programs
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Yacht Club brand identity and member experience relaunch
Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
Kessler Collection Hotels
Orlando, USA
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Managed F&B operations for 15 properties, generating $56M in annual revenue
- Boosted F&B spend per occupied room by 70% and reduced COGS by 3 points
- Opened three properties and developed future F&B concepts for four new builds
- Integrated technology into F&B processes to enhance operational efficiency
- Implemented QA, safety audits, and marketing initiatives to elevate brand visibility
- Oversaw the development of business plans for new projects or initiatives.
- Asset manager relationships with ownership
- Heavily involved in the design and development of new builds
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Director of Operations
Blue Gardena Restaurant Group
Tampa, USA
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Directed multi-unit operations, maintaining food and beverage costs at 27% and 21%, respectively
- Oversaw new construction projects.
- Implemented Operational efficiency.
- Developed training modules for the brand
- Implementation of vendor procurement group buying power.
- Expanded off-site catering services to increase revenue and community engagement
Proprietor / Opening Team Tech
Outback Steakhouse
Tampa, USA
01.2004 - 09.2009
- Opened 12 units and managed daily operations with $5M average revenue per location
- Optimized culinary initiatives and labor-saving processes, maintaining health scores of 98%+
- Served as a task force hub and testing location for corporate programs
- Ran an avgerage 28% profit margin
- Optimized staff training to improve team performance.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
Education
FSU
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Kitchen equipment procurement
- Concept development
- IT & Profit Sage
- PosiTouch systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Profit Sword
- Micros & Toast POS
- CAD
- Guest reputation management
- Cost reduction
- Strategic partnerships
- Operations management
- Investor relations
- Birchstreet & I Buy efficient
Recognitions
- James Beard Accreditation, 2013
- Marriott F&B Honors, 2015, Best Programs & Culinary Vision
- Serve Safe Certified
- Marriott F&B advisory board member
Timeline
Vice President of Food & Beverage
First Hospitality
08.2018 - Current
Corporate Director of Operations
Richardson Group
09.2017 - 07.2018
Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
Kessler Collection Hotels
06.2012 - 08.2017
Director of Operations
Blue Gardena Restaurant Group
09.2009 - 06.2012
Proprietor / Opening Team Tech
Outback Steakhouse
01.2004 - 09.2009
FSU