Experience

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  Toptable Group

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Director of Openings

    • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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  Gladstone House

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Multi Unit Director Of Operations

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  The Broadview Hotel Toronto

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Multi Unit Director Of Operations

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  The MRG Group

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Director of Hospitality and Venues

    • May 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    -Responsible for leading sales, marketing, operations and strategic vision for 16 diverse business units with team of 600+ colleagues and managers across 4 provinces.-Navigated impact of Covid-19 pandemic by prioritizing immediate and massive cost reductions, opening 3 eCommerce businesses to drive cash flow and realigned strategic vision to re-op 10 of 16 business units to date.

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  Accor

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Assistant Director of Food Beverage

    • May 2018 - May 2019
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    -Oversight of the dynamic food and beverage offerings at the Fairmont Pacific Rim with 6 business units and over 250 colleagues.-Re-branded and relaunched 4 of 6 business units.-Reduced operational expenses and inventory by double digit percentages.-lead various business building and positioning initiatives including dinners with Michelin Chefs, product launches and iconic activation's like the Fashion Show in lobby.-Member of team responsible for achieving Forbes 5 Star

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  Fairmont Pacific Rim

  • Canada
  • Hospitality
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • General Manager Botanist

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

    -Led and project managed the relaunch of the brand along with full scale renovations, training, development of all operating processes and programming resulting in exceeding all key performance indicators.-Responsible for 80+ colleagues and managers in Botanist Restaurant.-Nominate for En Route Magazine Best New Restaurant in Canada, Georgia Straight and Scout Magazine Winner of Best New Restaurant, press includes Vogue Magazine, Globe and Mail, and New York Times.

  • ORU General Manager

    • Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

    -Responsible for 50+ colleagues and managers in ORU.-Team of Quarter in Q3 2015 and Leader of Quarter in Q1 2017.-Oversaw the relaunch of brand along with full scale renovations, training, development of all operating processes and programming.

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  Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Head of Food Beverage

    • Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    -Responsible for managing 50+ associates in 4 F&B business units.-Part of Forbes 5 Star Leadership Committee responsible for receiving Forbes 5 Star accolade.-Due to absence of F&B Director and Hotel Manager oversaw Culinary and Banquet Operations and reported directly to Managing Director and Corporate F&B Manager for 18 months.-Responsible for developing and achieving 2014-2015 Sales and Marketing Strategies, F&B Revenues, F&B Expenses and CAPEX budgets.-Significantly reduced Beverage Cost, Food Cost of Sale, and overall staffing through cost controls, menu engineering, associate training, and developing relationships with suppliers.

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  Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Oct 2007 - Feb 2012
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    -Implemented staff training, hiring and development practices leading to being named one of BC Best Employers by BC Business Magazine.-Assessed changing market needs and developed innovative programs to exploit these opportunities leading to growth in bar sales, happy hour time period, and significant overall revenue growth.  -Led the rebrand and re-launch resulting in increase in profits