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Chris Barron is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in restaurant management, event management, and marketing. He has held various leadership positions in prominent companies, including NCR Corporation, Fifth Group Restaurants, and The Butcher Shop. With a strong educational background in Accounting and Finance from The University of Auckland, Chris has developed a unique blend of business acumen and industry expertise.

Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Preferred Partner Manager
      • May 2021 - Present

    • Sales Specialist
      • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

    • Hospitality SMB Solution Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

    • General Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
      • Ecco

  • The Butcher Shop
    • Wynwood, Miami
    • General Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
      • Wynwood, Miami

      Control all aspects of this bustling Wynwood landmark. Established inventory controls and compute monthly inventory reports and costs. Created ordering guides for all products & manage all purchases and pricing. Create weekly schedules based on budgets and monitor daily labor costs vs. budgeted expectations. Supervise staff to assure that the wants and needs of guests are consistently met or exceeded. Oversee all parties & events from start to finish including writing BEO’s, AV set up and F&B execution.

  • Yes Hospitality Group
    • Sunny Isles Beach
    • Director of Operations
      • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
      • Sunny Isles Beach

      Oversee F&B operations for Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano at ALBA BEACH & ALBA SEASIDE ITALIAN at SOLE ON THE OCEAN HOTEL in Sunny Isles Beach.

  • Vinyl & Kai
    • Miami Beach, South Beach
    • Owner / Operator
      • Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
      • Miami Beach, South Beach

  • Tequila Chicas
    • Miami Beach
    • Owner / Operator
      • Jan 2005 - Jun 2009
      • Miami Beach

    • Restaurant Manager / General Manager / Food & Beverage Director
      • Jan 1991 - Jan 2002

      Worked virtually all facets of operation.Responsibilities include direct control of food, payroll and liquor costs, hiring and scheduling of employees, payroll, implementation of training systems, inventory control, ordering and receiving, menu, recipe planning, catering and event co-ordination, oversee F&B operation.Instrumental in increased gross sales from $7m in 1992 to $13m per year.

    • Bar / Restaurant / Hotel Operator
      • Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

      Worked in family owned Fishing Lodge /Hotel in New ZealandWorked in many capacities including Management and both front & back of house.Caught a really big marlin!

Education

  • 1987 - 1989
    The University of Auckland
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
  • 1982 - 1986
    Whanganui Collegiate School

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