WHAT WE OFFER
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assisting in planning & executing events of all sorts, from weddings to corporate dinners to art openings
handling the hiring of staff, scheduling, meetings, SOPs; building systems for all levels of the supply chain & order of operations
curating & designing menus that are innovative & cost-effective
help with branding strategies and conducting marketing analysis
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analyzing systems & navigating operational complexities such as: labor, service, product management and leadership; to improve performance, efficiency, streamline processes & reduce costs without compromising quality or company standards
improving efficiency in areas like: product management, ordering systems, pricing, labor & service; leading to cost reduction and increased productivity
setting up reservation programs, Point of Sales systems & inventory platforms to streamline daily operations and reports
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providing bookkeeping & payroll services, including: managing assets, liabilities, equity, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue & expenses
offering strategic guidance on pricing to increase revenue & profitability
budgeting, running financial analysis & revenue management for companies of all sorts
conducting market research, trend analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging opportunities, assessing competitive landscapes & anticipating shifts in consumer behavior
evaluating challenges & finding solutions to improve productivity, enhance quality & profitability, as well as managing margins
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have an extensive network of vendors, with relationships & partnerships over many different markets & industries locally & internationally
possess in-depth knowledge of wine, spirits, hospitality regulations & customer behavior patterns
accrued international connections over decades of travel and being an Italian native; allowing cross-cultural expertise & international market knowledge
building morale, inspiring teams & helping create a positive working environment
have years of experience working with VIPs & high-visibility guests, anticipating their varying special needs
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teaching wine & spirits classes to people of all professional backgrounds & experience levels, going as broad or niche as needed
holding staff trainings on wine, spirits & service for emerging or established businesses
designing training programs to help employees learn skills & gather tools to improve service & build morale within the business
tailoring programs by covering everything from front-of-house service standards to spirits management; ensuring retention, guest experience & team morale
offering on-site & virtual training for staff & management; tackling obstacles & ensuring new processes are seamlessly integrated
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with a history of personal & professional socializing, we’ve built a huge network of vendors, influentials, decision makers, chefs, bartenders, etc; making us a natural connector for folks inside & outside of the Food & Beverage communities
creating space & connecting folks to uplift & grow queer, immigrant & BIPOC spaces
we’ve developed & executed auctions, raffles & other fundraising events; we’ve raised a lot of money for our local communities & those abroad
