Natasha Aasgaarden
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Brett Sparman
It is my pleasure to recommend Natasha as a worthy candidate for any Executive Food and Beverage position within any organization. I, Brett Sparman, came to know Ms. Aassagarden when I started as the Executive Chef in March of 2011. Natasha distinguished herself by her take-charge character, speed, organization, & team player attitude while in the capacity of Director of Outlets. I would rank her in the top 5% of colleagues that I have worked with over the last 15 years Overall, Natasha is highly intelligent, has good analytical skills, & also possesses excellent communication skills. Natasha also demonstrated good team working skills in group assignments. Her work ethic has always
Brett Sparman
It is my pleasure to recommend Natasha as a worthy candidate for any Executive Food and Beverage position within any organization. I, Brett Sparman, came to know Ms. Aassagarden when I started as the Executive Chef in March of 2011. Natasha distinguished herself by her take-charge character, speed, organization, & team player attitude while in the capacity of Director of Outlets. I would rank her in the top 5% of colleagues that I have worked with over the last 15 years Overall, Natasha is highly intelligent, has good analytical skills, & also possesses excellent communication skills. Natasha also demonstrated good team working skills in group assignments. Her work ethic has always
Brett Sparman
It is my pleasure to recommend Natasha as a worthy candidate for any Executive Food and Beverage position within any organization. I, Brett Sparman, came to know Ms. Aassagarden when I started as the Executive Chef in March of 2011. Natasha distinguished herself by her take-charge character, speed, organization, & team player attitude while in the capacity of Director of Outlets. I would rank her in the top 5% of colleagues that I have worked with over the last 15 years Overall, Natasha is highly intelligent, has good analytical skills, & also possesses excellent communication skills. Natasha also demonstrated good team working skills in group assignments. Her work ethic has always
Brett Sparman
It is my pleasure to recommend Natasha as a worthy candidate for any Executive Food and Beverage position within any organization. I, Brett Sparman, came to know Ms. Aassagarden when I started as the Executive Chef in March of 2011. Natasha distinguished herself by her take-charge character, speed, organization, & team player attitude while in the capacity of Director of Outlets. I would rank her in the top 5% of colleagues that I have worked with over the last 15 years Overall, Natasha is highly intelligent, has good analytical skills, & also possesses excellent communication skills. Natasha also demonstrated good team working skills in group assignments. Her work ethic has always
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Critical Thinking
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hash Kitchen
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Carvana
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
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Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
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LGO Hospitality
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Operations and Recruiting Manager
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2022
Oversee multiple teams of cross-functioning departments, providing operational leadership support to 6 diverse concepts of restaurant management teams and Home Office. Full Cycle recruiting for C-Suite Leadership, Culinary and Front of House Leaders, Accounting, IT, Purchasing, Event Management, Marketing Department and hourly roles. Partnered with Executive and HR Team strategizing lifecycle, succession planning, employee relations, recruitment selection and assessment tools. Identify staffing needs and execute vetting, onboarding, orientation procedures; generate training material for staff and facilitate ongoing monthly training. Show less
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General Manager Chelsea's Kitchen
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2015 - 2017
Spearheaded end-to-end restaurant operations and ensured quality control, guest service, and other regulatory standards were exceeded. Provided regular training to all staff members and timely monitored their performance, identified areas of improvement, and curated developmental plans accordingly. Oversaw daily menu and recipes to improve food quality and guest experience. Contributed to improving workflow, enhancing revenue, and accuracy of financial operations. Key contributor in minimizing manpower by 2.2% and improving service by streamlining operations.Administered business operations generating a revenue of $600K+ monthly; provided operational support including cash reconciliation, payroll management, and scheduling, as well as managed a staff of ~5 managers and 65-80 members.Spearheaded cost-saving efforts resulting in a 5% increase in annual revenue and managed all social media feedback from guest experiences to ensure full satisfaction; provided training sessions to employees regarding guest service.Forged and nurtured long-term relationships with 50+ tradesmen and key food & beverage vendors by providing regular services.Oversaw the repairs and maintenance of kitchen facilities across the division; managed the budgets for the facility.Contributed to marketing efforts and maintaining a strong brand identity; spearheaded digital and social marketing content. Show less
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food & Beverage Director
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2014 - 2015
Directed onboarding procedures and training sessions. Oversaw and managed 70 hourly team members, and 5 managers from different facilities including restaurants, in-room dining, bar, and pool. Supervised marketing strategies and provided support to sales and marketing departments. Monitored monthly inventory and provided input on budgeting in coordination with the accounts department. Maintained accurate financial records obtained from GM, accounting, marketing, and HR teams. Spearheaded operational functions for one of the top 15 luxury resorts; forecasted and managed a total revenue of $10.4M. Devised strategic initiatives to increase revenue; monitored staff performance and suggested development when needed. Successfully managed and executed revamping operations for sanctuary dining and pool facilities within a budget of $1M. Served as an asset and conserved $10K annually by boosting dessert sales in coordination with pastry department; replaced celebration dessert with hand-made cupcakes, as well as introduced novel and attractive packaging techniques. Played an instrumental role in generating revenue up to $40K by streamlining Holiday banquet dining experiences. Facilitated additional income of $50K; upgraded F&B POS, PCI compliance, and consumer faced solutions for four outlets. Show less
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Royal Palms Resort and Spa - Destination Hotels & Resorts
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Greater Phoenix Area
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General Manager, T. Cooks
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2013 - Jan 2014
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Inn and Spa at Loretto
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Outlets
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2010 - 2013
Efficiently managed and led ~70 staff within a luxury resort. Oversaw operational functions for several outlets and provided support to their hired staff. Managed $7M annual F&B revenue. Supervised fine dining restaurant and service teams including pool and bar lounge staff. Maintained and timely reviewed financial records. Efficiently managed and led ~70 staff within a luxury resort. Oversaw operational functions for several outlets and provided support to their hired staff. Managed $7M annual F&B revenue. Supervised fine dining restaurant and service teams including pool and bar lounge staff. Maintained and timely reviewed financial records.
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The Inn of the Five Graces
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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2009 - 2010
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General Manager | Food And Beverage Director
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2007 - 2009
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Food & Beverage Director
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2006 - 2007
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Food & Beverage Manager | Senior Consultant
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2002 - 2006
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Education
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The New School
Intensive Culinary Education -
The New School
Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Guild of Sommeliers