WHAT WE OFFER

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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