- Community Cleanup
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Outdoor Recreation
- Pilates
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
KAT CANSECO
Venice
Summary
Passionate hospitality leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing high-volume restaurants, boutique hotels, and culinary operations. Deeply guest-focused with a hands-on, neighborhood-driven approach to service that creates welcoming, inclusive environments. Known for building diverse teams, driving profitability through smart operations, and cultivating loyal communities where guests and staff alike feel valued.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Superba Food & Bread
01.2025 - Current
- Lead daily operations for one of Venice’s most recognized neighborhood dining destinations
- Balance elevated guest experience with profitability and operational discipline
- Consistently meet or exceed prime cost targets across labor and food
- Train and develop management and service teams to improve performance and retention
- Oversee wine and bar programs, vendor relations, and staff certifications
- Facilitate staff meetings to align service standards, communication, and culture
- Manage scheduling, training systems, and day-to-day floor leadership
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
Assistant to Private Chef
Gabriel Bertaccini (Food Network)
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated high-end private dining for celebrity and VIP clients
- Managed event logistics and service flow
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Staff Support
Local Kitchen & Cocktails
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Built strong guest relationships through personalized, attentive service
- Supported special events and high-volume shifts
- Managed opening and closing procedures
Food & Beverage Director
Hotel Erwin
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Directed all F&B outlets including rooftop and minibar programs
- Optimized labor, COGS, and service standards
- Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
General Manager
Bull & Butterfly
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Opening GM responsible for launching operations, SOPs, and training systems
- Achieved revenue goals through strategic leadership
- Managed P&L, inventory, and cost controls
General Manager
Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw full P&L for a $3M annual revenue restaurant
- Increased sales while maintaining labor and food cost controls
- Led 50+ FOH and BOH employees
Assistant General Manager
Blue Plate Restaurant Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Opening AGM overseeing operational setup and staff training
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- created a neighborhood restaurant
General Manager
The Fireman Hospitality Group / Bond 45
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Led operations for a $10M fine-dining Italian steakhouse
- Supervised 80+ employees
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hunter College
New York (City), NYSkills
- Ctuit
- Aloha
- Micros
- OpenTable
- HotSchedules
- Toast
Certification
- California Food Handler
- HR Harassment
- CPR
- TIPS
- RBS
Interests
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Superba Food & Bread
01.2025 - Current
Assistant to Private Chef
Gabriel Bertaccini (Food Network)
01.2023 - Current
Staff Support
Local Kitchen & Cocktails
01.2023 - 01.2025
Food & Beverage Director
Hotel Erwin
01.2022 - 01.2022
General Manager
Bull & Butterfly
01.2020 - 01.2022
General Manager
Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails
01.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant General Manager
Blue Plate Restaurant Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
General Manager
The Fireman Hospitality Group / Bond 45
01.2004 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Hunter College