Michael Pekarsky
Director of Operations,
The Dandy Collection
I am a Hospitality Leader with extensive experience in Operations and Business Development in Food & Beverage and Hotel sectors. Over the course of my career, I have developed professional experience in international settings across the USA and the Asia Pacific. I have successfully managed daily operations by increasing revenue, maximising profit, enhancing the guest experience, and consistently upholding brand standards. Additionally, I have demonstrated business planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills. I have learned through my professional experience that having the right people and the right systems in place is essential for achieving success. I also strongly believe in providing intuitive hospitality by understanding the needs of guests, team members, and people in general. Key contributions and Career highlights in my time: ' Led a team of over 80 members front and back-of-house operations across four venues in Singapore. ' Launched business development and corporate campaigns with strategic partners. ' Oversaw recruitment and mentorship of General Managers, Head Chefs and Bar Managers. ' Boosted top-line revenue from 6 million SGD to 13 million SGD by 2022. ' Initiated and developed food delivery programming for Dandy Venues during the Covid period, resulting in sufficient cash runway and less than 10% staff attrition. ' Launched the The Dandy Collection 'Commitment To Better Drinking Culture' in November 2021. My professional certifications include a Level 2 Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Sincerely, Michael Pekarsky
Sessions
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28-Sep-2023Innovation StagePanel Discussion : Future of Drinks