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Travis Gochnour

Director Of Food & Beverage

Summary

Through my 19 years in this industry, I have worked in all 3 major US markets, and spearheaded the opening of 15 different venues. Food and Beverage is a passion but the entire process curating a rare and thoughtful experience for guests is the goal. Building a culture of leadership to withstand staff retention. Hiring diversity and training strategically to provide the best service possible. Managing with a proactive lens and forward thinking on how we can improve. A keen eye for design, while keeping the business operationally thriving. Strategic in my planning to drive revenue while staying within a budget parameter.

Work History

Director of Food & Beverage

The Aster, Salt Hotels
Los Angeles, CA
2022.04 - Current
  • Opened Membership Club at Hollywood and Vine
  • Created the footprint of scenery culturally before we opened
  • Hired a well diverse and all-inclusive team
  • Used standard operating procedures to train service at a high level
  • Hosted events to attract interest for membership
  • Provided a personal relationship with our members
  • Produced events for NBC, Apple, Capitol Records, and lots of screenings
  • Ran a successful rooftop restaurant Lemon Grove.

General Manager

Doheny Room, SBE
Los Angeles, CA
2021.07 - 2022.04
  • Well know track record was moved back to Los Angeles with SBE
  • Reopened nightclub after pandemic
  • Launched new restaurant concept with Chef Morimoto
  • Oversaw a low food and beverage cost
  • Sales were over 6 Million per year.
  • Brought a unique background for this company.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

Director of Food & Beverage

Gitano Garden of Love, Jungle
NYC & Miami Beach
2018.11 - 2021.07
  • Opened a 450-seat outdoor restaurant in SOHO, NYC
  • With innovative thinking was able to bring the authentic Tulum experience to the city
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Involved with achieving our liquor licenses and DOH certificates
  • Created a sustainable business model
  • Opened second location in James Hotel
  • 150 members of my team
  • 7 Million in profit over 5 summer months
  • Moved to Miami Beach to run the new Gitano located in Casa Faena
  • Retained most of our employees throughout covid lockdown
  • Reopened with reservations booked out weeks in advance.

General Manager

The Osprey Restaurant & Neighbors Cafe
Brooklyn, NY
2018.03 - 2018.11
  • Moved back to NYC to run a restaurant and café in Dumbo Brooklyn
  • Worked with sommelier to create impressive wine pairing dinners
  • Tourist brunch spot with an average of over 400 reservations
  • Ecofriendly room service program with compostable materials
  • Hotel guest stays were always meant to feel personalized.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.

General Manager

SBE
Los Angeles , CA
2016.02 - 2018.03
  • Doheny Room
  • Redbury Hotel
  • Cleo
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Involved in all marketing plans and every aspect of the finances for each venue.

General Manager

The Standard Hotel, NYC
Los Angeles
2012.10 - 2015.11
  • Moved to Los Angeles to open a ping pong club called SPiN
  • Helped reinvent the focus and transition to 75% of revenue from events
  • Operated multiple events at the same time while staying true to the original vision
  • By using table cloths on game tables was able to provide different dining offerings
  • In New York, opened Le Bain the hotels 2 floor rooftop lounge
  • Assisted the High Line opening and launch all of their F&B venues including:
  • Boom Boom Room, Standard Grill, Biergarden, Lobby Lounge

Consulting General Manager

2010.11 - 2012.10

General Manager

Jimmy, The James Hotel, NYC
2011.09 - 2012.06
  • Rooftop pool bar with food served from David Burke Kitchen.

Manager

The Box
2007.01 - 2009.01
  • Bottle Service Nightclub with a vast VIP clientele.

Manager

The Rivington Hotel
2006.01 - 2007.01
  • Very busy Hotel with a Club, Restaurant, Lounge, and Room Service
  • Afflictions and Partnerships

Skills

Strategic planning

Recruitment

Cost controls

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Staff Retention

Guest Relations

Event Sales

Menu Development

Timeline

Director of Food & Beverage

The Aster, Salt Hotels
2022.04 - Current

General Manager

Doheny Room, SBE
2021.07 - 2022.04

Director of Food & Beverage

Gitano Garden of Love, Jungle
2018.11 - 2021.07

General Manager

The Osprey Restaurant & Neighbors Cafe
2018.03 - 2018.11

General Manager

SBE
2016.02 - 2018.03

General Manager

The Standard Hotel, NYC
2012.10 - 2015.11

General Manager

Jimmy, The James Hotel, NYC
2011.09 - 2012.06

Consulting General Manager

2010.11 - 2012.10

Manager

The Box
2007.01 - 2009.01

Manager

The Rivington Hotel
2006.01 - 2007.01

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