Daniel Valdez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Collins Bar, driving business growth and enhancing customer loyalty. Expert in operational strategies and team leadership, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in revenue expansion and effective management, achieving multiple prestigious awards while ensuring high-quality standards and exceptional service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Collins Bar
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and outlet expectations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Lead a team to achieve multiple awards including, Michelin 2025, Best bar in America 2024~Esquire, Top 10 Hotel bars in the United States 2024~ Food & Wine
Chef
Smith and Wollensky Steak House
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Executive Sous Chef
Eataly
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Sous Chef
RM Seafood
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Skills
- Effective leader
- Business development
- Revenue and market expansion
- Departmental operations management
- Customer retention
- New business development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Manager
Collins Bar
09.2023 - 12.2025
Chef
Smith and Wollensky Steak House
06.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Eataly
05.2017 - 06.2022
Sous Chef
RM Seafood
01.2015 - 03.2017