David Stassi
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Aeromedia
Drone Media
01.2025 - Current
Realtor
REVE REALTORS/Engel & Volkers
11.2017 - Current
Executive Chef/GM
NOLA Caye
10.2019 - 11.2020
- EXPAND AND GROW NEW BUSINESS FOOTPRINT AND CONCEPT
- PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT CREATION AND MANAGEMENT
- MENU CREATION AND EXECUTION/ VOTED BEST NEW RESTAURANT
GM
BRG Hospitality
07.2018 - 10.2019
- HIRE, MANAGE, DEVELOP STAFF NEW STORE OPENING
- BUILD AND DEVELOP TEAM INCLUDING MANAGEMENT
- DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET CREATION AND MANAGEMENT
Business Chef
The Garnished Palette
10.2014 - 10.2018
- MANAGE ALL ASPECTS OF GARDEN DISTRICT CATERING BUSINESS
- ALL STAFF HIRING AND TRAINING / HR RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
- CREATE EXCLUSIVE,UNIQUE VISION-DRIVEN MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCES
- PREPARE CHEF DRIVEN MENU AND MANAGE LOGISTICS/FLOW OF EVENTS
Corporate Chef/Manager
Legacy Kitchen
07.2015 - 08.2016
- QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE IN ALL PROPRIETARY RECIPES
- TRAIN AND DEVELOP STAFF, FOOD CONTROL, SAFTEY COMPLIANCE
- STREAMILINE OPERATIONS TO INCREASE PROFIT MARGINS
Exec Chef
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
05.2008 - 06.2014
- DETAILED AND DIET SPECIFIC MENU CREATION AND EXECUTION
- CULTURE CREATION/IMPLEMENTATION IN MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
- CUT SPENDING BY 20K IN 3 MONTHS- WITH NO SACRIFICE TO QUALITY
- DEVELOPED AUTHENTIC ROTATING WORLD MENU SOURCED LOCALLY
Manager/Corporate Trainer
Hillstone (Houston's)
09.1996 - 11.2006
- MULTI LOCATION CORPORATE TRAINER AND MANAGER
- HIRED /TRAINED /MANAGED STAFF FOR MULTIPLE CONCETS NATIONWIDE
- DEVELOPED DIGITAL TRAINING MANUAL FOR USE COMPANY WIDE
- REOPENED MAJOR BRAND CONCEPT IN POST KATRINA NOLA
Education
Bachelor of Science - GENERAL STUDIES
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
01.1996
MA - INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TCSPP
01.2013
Skills
- OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- RECRUITING AND HIRING
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- TEAM LEADERSHIP
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- DECISION MAKING
- VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
- SYSTEM CREATION AND UTILIZATION
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Aeromedia
Drone Media
01.2025 - Current
Executive Chef/GM
NOLA Caye
10.2019 - 11.2020
GM
BRG Hospitality
07.2018 - 10.2019
Realtor
REVE REALTORS/Engel & Volkers
11.2017 - Current
Corporate Chef/Manager
Legacy Kitchen
07.2015 - 08.2016
Business Chef
The Garnished Palette
10.2014 - 10.2018
Exec Chef
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
05.2008 - 06.2014
Manager/Corporate Trainer
Hillstone (Houston's)
09.1996 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - GENERAL STUDIES
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
MA - INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TCSPP
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