Daniel Harf
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Darrell Bennett
Daniel embodies the practice of vision setting and inspiration in the hospitality field. His use of storytelling to communicate concepts and ideas is second to none. He played an integral role in the development of my career, constantly reminding me of what matters most in the hospitality industry, the guest. Daniel reflects on all aspects of the guest experience. He ensures that it fully engages all the senses, and most importantly makes the guest feel great about themselves. Any organization would benefit greatly from Daniel’s guidance and expertise.
Megan Hickey
I met Dan when he and my agency were both engaged by the same restaurant chain. He has impeccable instincts about how the experience-driven mindset of the modern dining consumer and his background in operating successful restaurant concepts is indisputable. He's a mega-bright, down-to-earth, passionate person who's an absolute pleasure to be around.
Darrell Bennett
Daniel embodies the practice of vision setting and inspiration in the hospitality field. His use of storytelling to communicate concepts and ideas is second to none. He played an integral role in the development of my career, constantly reminding me of what matters most in the hospitality industry, the guest. Daniel reflects on all aspects of the guest experience. He ensures that it fully engages all the senses, and most importantly makes the guest feel great about themselves. Any organization would benefit greatly from Daniel’s guidance and expertise.
Megan Hickey
I met Dan when he and my agency were both engaged by the same restaurant chain. He has impeccable instincts about how the experience-driven mindset of the modern dining consumer and his background in operating successful restaurant concepts is indisputable. He's a mega-bright, down-to-earth, passionate person who's an absolute pleasure to be around.
Darrell Bennett
Daniel embodies the practice of vision setting and inspiration in the hospitality field. His use of storytelling to communicate concepts and ideas is second to none. He played an integral role in the development of my career, constantly reminding me of what matters most in the hospitality industry, the guest. Daniel reflects on all aspects of the guest experience. He ensures that it fully engages all the senses, and most importantly makes the guest feel great about themselves. Any organization would benefit greatly from Daniel’s guidance and expertise.
Megan Hickey
I met Dan when he and my agency were both engaged by the same restaurant chain. He has impeccable instincts about how the experience-driven mindset of the modern dining consumer and his background in operating successful restaurant concepts is indisputable. He's a mega-bright, down-to-earth, passionate person who's an absolute pleasure to be around.
Darrell Bennett
Daniel embodies the practice of vision setting and inspiration in the hospitality field. His use of storytelling to communicate concepts and ideas is second to none. He played an integral role in the development of my career, constantly reminding me of what matters most in the hospitality industry, the guest. Daniel reflects on all aspects of the guest experience. He ensures that it fully engages all the senses, and most importantly makes the guest feel great about themselves. Any organization would benefit greatly from Daniel’s guidance and expertise.
Megan Hickey
I met Dan when he and my agency were both engaged by the same restaurant chain. He has impeccable instincts about how the experience-driven mindset of the modern dining consumer and his background in operating successful restaurant concepts is indisputable. He's a mega-bright, down-to-earth, passionate person who's an absolute pleasure to be around.
Experience
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Artistry Restaurants
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner/Chief Concept Officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
Artistry Restaurants creates value through the acquisition, consolidation, operation, and expansion of attractive restaurant brands. We are restaurant investors. We are operators. We love providing memorable experiences to our guests and watching our team thrive and grow. We believe in people and excellence. We believe in opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to the art of hospitality. Artistry Restaurants creates value through the acquisition, consolidation, operation, and expansion of attractive restaurant brands. We are restaurant investors. We are operators. We love providing memorable experiences to our guests and watching our team thrive and grow. We believe in people and excellence. We believe in opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to the art of hospitality.
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Blue Ocean Works, LLC
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founder President
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1998 - Present
Creating new brands and turning companies around requires great vision and the building of a true hospitality culture. Blue Ocean Works has a proven track record of building successful concepts, quickly turning around negative sales trends and creating significant value for the guests and the company. Your business grows when it is good enough to come back for. And, it grows even faster when it is good enough for your guests to tell their friends. If your business isn't growing, it's time for a new approach. Whether making an old brand relevant or creating a new one, it takes a superior and actionable vision. That is where we excel. We have extensive experience creating and building international brands in the hospitality/retail/entertainment industry. We have been taking brands that were on a downward spiral, provided a fresh vision, redefined their concept, designed the guest experience, and taught them how to execute their new vision. It is hard work, but even in the casual dining sector we have been seeing double digit sales increases. Our services: Brand Strategy, Development and Design It requires a great and actionable vision. We help you put it together and deliver it. This is what I spend most of my time on. Customer Experience Strategy, Design, and Consistent Delivery It requires building a hospitality culture and planning, creating and delivering meaningful experiences across all platforms. You raise your equity value by raising the value for your guests. Leadership Training In most companies they only know procedures. We teach them how to hire the right people, retain your great people, and how to take your business from where you are to where you want to be. This is what every company needs and where we see the biggest ROI and ROA. Concept Design We have created highly attractive spaces by bringing together the story, the culture, and execution with thoughtfulness and brand clarity that guests actually feel. Show less
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Tavistock Restaurants LLC
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO/Chief Concept Officer
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2004 - 2011
Answering to the CEO, involved in all aspects of growing one of the strongest privately held restaurant groups in the country from zero sales to approximately $300 million with 94 restaurants and 15 different concepts ranging from fast casual to highly acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Was responsible for creating/redefining the concepts and establishing and perfecting a culture of success, great guest satisfaction, and strong financial success. Answering to the CEO, involved in all aspects of growing one of the strongest privately held restaurant groups in the country from zero sales to approximately $300 million with 94 restaurants and 15 different concepts ranging from fast casual to highly acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Was responsible for creating/redefining the concepts and establishing and perfecting a culture of success, great guest satisfaction, and strong financial success.
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Planet Hollywood International
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United States
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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COO
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1991 - 1998
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