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Gladys Mouton Di Stefano is a seasoned hospitality executive with a proven track record of delivering exceptional events and experiences. A native of New York, she has spent over 13 years leading corporate and special events at At Your Service Party Consulting LLC, where she has honed her expertise in food and beverage, hospitality management, and event planning. With a strong foundation in hospitality management, Gladys has held various directorial positions at esteemed hotels, including Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, The Carlyle Hotel, and Manhattan East Suites Hotels. Her expertise in catering, sales, and event management has earned her a reputation as a trusted and innovative leader in the industry.

Experience

    • President
      • 2011 - Present

      All of these are offered at no charge!- A full service corporate or special event of any kind- One stop shopping experience; no limitations from 25 to 1000 guests-Ms. Mouton Di Stefano will personally be in charge of each corporate meeting or social event from start to finish- Extensive personal contacts that will allow her to use the most appropriate high quality unique arrangements and venues possible

    • Director of Food & Beverage/ Catering
      • Jan 2003 - Dec 2011

      Director of Food and Beverage/Catering

    • Director of Catering
      • 2002 - 2003

      Director of Catering at the Carlyle Hotel was very rewarding- I implemented new techniques increasing Catering Sales tremendously- I developed Corporate functions during the week and social functions over the weekend- Ending the year with 110% increase over previous year

    • Director of Catering
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

      The key word is "sales"- I increased social sales by focusing on Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Special Occasions- I orchestrated promotions to augment corporate client base

    • Director of Catering
      • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

      This was very easy to sell, the places I worked for:- the Manhattan Penthouse has magnificent views all over Manhattan. It was spectacular in the evening. It was ideal for Weddings, some weekends we hosted 2 or 3 Wedding Receptions- the Alger House was smaller, style art deco with huge ceilings. Very conducive for smaller functions up to 100 persons

    • Director of Catering
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

      I coordinated and supervised all catering events for the Shelburne, Murray Hill, Dumont Plaza and East Gate. I had a lot to offer with these four Ballrooms with different sizes and different cuisine.

    • Acting Director of Food & Beverage/Director of Catering
      • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

      I was in charge of the Restaurant which has beautiful wall to wall murals painted by hand. I approached all the companies around the Hotel and invited the people to a complimentary glass of wine with the meal. And in order to build a mailing list I collected business cards and did a raffle once every two weeks for a complimentary bottle of wine.I was also in charge of Cary Grant Suite with a large terrace on the top floor. Every one wanted to have a party to see where Cary Grant used to live and the 2 Ballrooms on the second floor.

    • Director of Catering
      • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

      I was in charge of the two large Ballrooms on the second floor and two medium size Ballroom on the 16th floor with an open terrace. I did Wedding Ceremonies on the terrace, Cocktail Receptions on the other side and Dinner Dance in the big Ballroom. And Corporate functions during the week according to the number of people.

    • Director of Catering
      • Jan 1979 - Jan 1989

      This was superb. I did functions for Kings, for Queens, for Presidents and for Millionaires. The views were phenomenal from every angle.I did the Anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge in tent for 2000 people under the bridge and the Statue of Liberty Anniversary on the Observation Deck, in the morning for the parade of ships and in the evening a party for 1000 people with the Streets of New York theme.

Education

  • 1982 - 1985
    Ecole Hoteliere De Paris
    Masters, Hospitality Management
  • Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne Switzerland
    Masters, Hospitality Management at Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Hospitality Management Professional

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