Dynamic, resourceful, success-driven General Manager/Executive Chef with 21 years of success in fine dining, casual dining, and catering. Talent for implementing "dock to dish" and hyper-local ingredients to showcase local cuisine. Emphasis on team building and positive growth for all staff members.
Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
Conducted cost control, schedule, and risk analysis
Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
- Implemented and evolved high-impact strategies to target new business opportunities and new markets.
-Conceptualized targeted gains for customers
-Successfully opened 2 restaurants with a combined net revenue of $7.1m during covid era
- Opened Prohibition Kitchen in Port Jefferson 2019. Received numerous individuals awards and commentary from various media agencies.