Danyele Brickner
Watertown,MA
Summary
Directed operations for multi-outlet restaurant and event venues, overseeing beverage program development and financial performance. Led teams of 75+ in delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining disciplined beverage cost control at 20%. Managed high-volume events, ensuring seamless execution and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage Manager
Legends Global
Boston, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Lead beverage strategy and operational execution across multiple outlets generating $4.1M annually.
- Maintain beverage cost at 20% through disciplined inventory management and menu engineering.
- Oversee operational standards across a 50-member FOH team.
- Execute large-scale premium events serving up to 1,000 guests.
- Develop and implement SOPs and structured training programs to ensure consistency and margin protection.
- View Boston
General Manager
Lone Star Taco Bar
Cambridge, MA
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed payroll, scheduling, compliance, vendor relations, and financial controls.
- Led hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management initiatives.
- Maintained cost discipline across labor and beverage programs.
- Implemented operational systems to improve efficiency and accountability.
Bar Manager
Lone Star Taco Bar
Cambridge, MA
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Directed bar operations, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
- Designed beverage programming with emphasis on agave-focused portfolio.
- Managed digital menu systems and draft maintenance protocols.
Bar Manager
Tempo
Boston, MA
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Rebuilt cocktail program post-pandemic with full creative and operational oversight.
- Supervised bar team and scheduling.
- Assisted in design and development of additional bar space.
- Managed inventory systems and quarterly financial reporting.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Playwriting
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English, Geology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2012
Skills
- Beverage Program Strategy and Development
- Financial Performance and Cost Optimization
- Multi-Unit Operations Leadership
- Vendor Partnerships and Sponsorship Development
Certification
- TIPS Certified
- ServSafe Certified
- Crowd Manager Certified
- Choke Saver Certified
Awards
- 2022 Good NU Hospitality Holiday Cocktail Contest, Crowd Vote Winner
- 2019 Good NU Hospitality Holiday Cocktail Contest, Judge's Vote Winner
- Santo Transcend the Ordinary Cocktail Competition, Top 20 Finalist
Timeline
Beverage Manager
Legends Global
11.2023 - Current
General Manager
Lone Star Taco Bar
09.2022 - 11.2023
Bar Manager
Lone Star Taco Bar
11.2021 - 09.2022
Bar Manager
Tempo
01.2013 - 01.2020
Master of Fine Arts - Playwriting
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Geology
La Salle University