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Ivan Weiner

Suffern

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in strategic planning, guest experiences, and team building, honed across roles at prestigious hotels including Excelsior Hotel New York., The Algonquin Hotel. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency, driving revenue growth, and fostering strong guest relations. Skilled in marketing and business operations, consistently achieving and surpassing financial targets through innovative strategies and relationship development. Extensive experience in operating Union Hotels.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Increased hotel occupancy rates through effective marketing strategies, partnerships with local businesses, and revenue management techniques.
  • Developed comprehensive budget plans, closely monitoring expenses and optimizing cost-saving opportunities.
  • Improved overall guest satisfaction by implementing well-coordinated staff training programs and exceptional customer service initiatives.
  • Maximized revenue generation through strategic room pricing, inventory management, and upselling techniques at the front desk.

Hotel General Manager

Excelsior Hotel New York
08.1998 - 07.2020

Highly motivated Hotel Executive with extensive experience in all aspects of a Hotels operation.

Leadership of Executive Team; F&B,Human Resources,Engineering,Housekeeping ,Finance,Operations and Sales Directors.

Embrace and ensure achievement of the property vision through well thought-out strategies and actions and by engaging all associates.

Responsible for Budgets ,timelines, staffing, sales and marketing

Involved in Union negotiations and fully versed in the New York City collective bargaining practices

Hotel General Manager/Director of Food and Beverage

The Algonquin Hotel
11.1988 - 08.1998

Managed a full service Hotel ,Rooms ,Restaurant and Banquet Facilities

Devised and planned all capital expenditures , annual budgets and forecasts;

oversaw all volume and profit objectives ,P&L, operational strategies and programs.

Established significant training programs for each department resulting in increased guest satisfaction.

Developed and completed multi-room renovation within Budget and allotted time.

  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
  • Oversaw overall beverage program, including selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
  • Managed bar and wait staff including hiring, training, scheduling and analyzing theft and wastage.

Food and Beverage Manager /Restaurant Manager

Marriott Essex House, Marriott Marquis Hotel
12.1984 - 07.1988
  • Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.

Food Service Operations Manager

Marriott Food Service /JFK Airport / Hotel
09.1980 - 11.1984
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost business profits.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Guest experiences
  • Relationship development
  • Team building
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Marketing
  • Business operations
  • Leadership and team building
  • Brand management
  • Guest relations
  • Experienced in applying New York City's Union Collective bargaining practices
  • Revenue generation
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express
08.2021 - Current

Hotel General Manager

Excelsior Hotel New York
08.1998 - 07.2020

Hotel General Manager/Director of Food and Beverage

The Algonquin Hotel
11.1988 - 08.1998

Food and Beverage Manager /Restaurant Manager

Marriott Essex House, Marriott Marquis Hotel
12.1984 - 07.1988

Food Service Operations Manager

Marriott Food Service /JFK Airport / Hotel
09.1980 - 11.1984

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Ivan Weiner