Cristine Faunce

Seasoned Food & Beverage leaders with experience in New York, New Jersey and Las Vegas. Specializing in successful restaurant, bar and lounge operations including launches of new enterprises, guiding the recruitment, establishing standards and directing all aspects of operational planning and execution. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HUDSON HOTEL, New York – part of sbe portfolio​​​​​​2017 – Present Lead Food & Beverage Director • Overseeing Umami operations as well as 3 bars and lounges • Responsible for a budget of over $7M • Accountable for all procurement, COS as well as payroll for a staff of over 100 ELMO RESTAURANT, NEW YORK CITY​​​​​​​2008 – 2017 General Manager ​​​​​​​​​​ • Handled hiring, menu planning and design aspects with the owners to realize vision • Execute meetings, product launches, fund raisers, weddings and fashion week activities • Develop budgets, marketing material and sponsorship donations • Oversee training and guiding staff to create the desired guest experiences GALLAGHERS STEAKHOUSE RESORTS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CASINO, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ​​​​2004 – 2008 Freelance Restaurant ELMO RESTAURANT, NEW YORK CITY​​​​​​​2001 – 2004 General Manager • Responsible for all aspects of opening popular Chelsea restaurant • Established all email marketing and social media strategy • Cultivate and nurture special relationships with vendor B BAR AND GRILL, NEW YORK CITY​​​​​​​​1999 – 2001 General Manager • Generated over $1M net new business • Booked all events for groups from 500 – 1,500 guests • United front and back of the house staff through innovate communication creating a positive and collaborative results driven environment ARK RESTAURANTS, LAS VEGAS​​​​​​​​1998-2001 Director of Operations • Opened Lutece Restaurant, Tsunami and V bar in Venetian Hotel & Casino