Nicholas Mancini
New Rochelle
Summary
Advantageous Managing Partner with 15 years of experience in the restaurant & foodservice industry. Adept at increasing profitability through detail-oriented management and high standards of customer service. Committed to setting and meeting big-picture goals through day-to-day efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Posto 22 & Gemelli
09.2009 - Current
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Managed staff of ~ 120 and annual revenue of $12 million
Food Service Consultant
Lessings Hospitality Group
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Performed business development activities, sourcing, pitching and securing new business and projects within local markets.
- Supported investment management via funding requests, baseline change requests and regular project reporting.
- Assisted clients in fully integrating company solutions into current business environments, providing input on best practices and recommendations for maximizing utility of company solutions.
- Prepared project lifecycle documentation and project management plans.
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Cardinal Spellman High School
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
President
Division Hospitality Services, Inc
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Managed Staff of ~ 140 with annual sales starting in 2017 at $700k and growing to $12 million in 2023 when we were acquired by Lessings Hospitality Group
Managing Partner
Westchester Taco Grill
06.2016 - 01.2023
- Opened concept
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed Staff of ~ 40 and annual sales revenue of $2,5 million
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY06-2015
BBA - Business Administration
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2014
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School
The Bronx, NY06-2010
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Payroll management
- Strategic business development
- Strategic partnership development
- Sales revenue growth
- Interviewing proficiency
- Talent management expertise
- Budget optimization
Timeline
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Cardinal Spellman High School
01.2025 - 08.2025
Food Service Consultant
Lessings Hospitality Group
08.2023 - 09.2025
President
Division Hospitality Services, Inc
09.2017 - 08.2023
Managing Partner
Westchester Taco Grill
06.2016 - 01.2023
Managing Partner
Posto 22 & Gemelli
09.2009 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Iona University
BBA - Business Administration
Lehman College
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Spellman High School