Dynamic Service Director with expertise in operational planning, team leadership, and service excellence. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences while managing complex restaurant operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Director
Ritual at Manresa
Los Gatos, California
01.2024 - Current
Oversee planning and preparations to host some of the most renowned and noteworthy contemporary restaurants in the world, replaced monthly.
Work collaboratively with Michelin Chefs and teams to best purvey the experience they endeavor to deliver at home in an unfamiliar setting.
Assure that all aspects of of each restaurant's experience are planned for- effectively writing up different operational plans monthly.
Oversee the integration and operation of two separate teams monthly.
Direct oversight of beverage program - responsible for designing wine pairings for top restaurants, from concept to service, as well as collaboration in constructing a non-alcoholic pairing from scratch.
Direct daily operations: ensure that establishment is maintained and prepared for service each day, according to the SOP for that month, as well as direction of service, facilitating service excellence as necessary.
Constructed a versatile, resilient team that adapted to varied approaches and anticipated obscure necessities. Hired, trained, and managed all non-culinary team members.
Oversaw inventory management and supply chain processes for smooth operations.
Maintained relationships with third party vendors providing products to the company.
Identified opportunities for cost savings through process optimization initiatives while ensuring quality levels remain high.
Captain
Protege Restaurant
Palo Alto, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
Collaborated with Michelin-level team to deliver exceptional service each night.
Directed team members to facilitate smooth operations.
Advised guests on beverage selections, contributing to increased sales.
Mentored junior team members, improving their skills and overall performance.
Communicated allergy information to kitchen and assisted guests in navigation of menu.
Captain
Manresa Restaurant
Los Gatos, CA
06.2014 - 01.2023
Collaborated with team to achieve service excellence nightly at a premier restaurant.
Intense planning and preparation to ensure optimal performance in all aspects of the business. Detailed background on guests, food and all elements of the restaurant.
Specialized in facilitating clear and concise communication between guests with very high expectations and all aspetcs of a Michelin-level organization: kitchen, beverage, reservations, ect.
Bar Manager
Designed and drove a bar program to match a Michelin 3-star culinary program, using fresh, seasonal produce and premium products.
Managed all aspects of bar operation, including menu generation, costing, ordering, sales, service, and inventory.
Management of in-house non-alcoholic program.
Fromagier
Managed Fromage program, overseeing buying, maintenance, sales, and service, contributing to annual revenue of $500k.
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