Brendan McManus
Driving Growth & Operational Excellence ⬥ Building Collaborative Cultures ⬥ Enhancing Customer Experiences ⬥ Delivering Tailored Solutions
- Role
- Director of Operations at Vanderlyn Hospitality Group
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brendan McManus
Dynamic and strategic professional with nearly two decades of experience leading operations across hospitality, event, and small business/startup spaces. Skilled in building and optimizing businesses, I specialize in creating scalable systems, enhancing operational and individual performance, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work culture.My background includes spearheading major projects, overseeing new business rollouts, and driving profitability through thoughtful P&L management. From managing high-volume operations and executing exclusive pop-up experiences to delivering tailored solutions for luxury clients, I am committed to elevating the customer experience while achieving organizational growth.Passionate about innovation and excellence, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution to deliver measurable results while cultivating strong, healthy work environments that empower teams to succeed.
Experience
Director of Operations
Sep 2024 — Present · Culver City, CA, US
As Director of Operations at Vanderlyn Hospitality Group, a startup specializing in tailored hospitality solutions, I work directly with our President & CEO to organize the business and position it for growth. My focus includes creating scalable systems, building a collaborative company culture, incorporating innovative technology, and overseeing major projects and rollouts.I work closely with a talented team across logistics, accounting, sales, and order fulfillment to ensure seamless operations and exceptional customer service. Together, we support the world’s finest hotels by delivering custom and bespoke guest amenities and operating supplies that enhance the guest experience.With nearly two decades of leadership experience in hospitality, I am passionate about driving efficiency, fostering growth, and helping Vanderlyn evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients and their guests.
Skills
- Restaurant Management
- New Restaurant Openings
- Sales
- P&L Management
- P&L Forecasting
- Catering
- Event Planning
- Events Coordination
- Event Producing
- Nightlife
- Nightclub
- Servsafe
- Bilingual-English/Spanish
- Wine & Food Pairing
- Customer Service
- Food Service
- Event Production
- Banquets
- Event Management
- Food & Beverage
- Food
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality
- Menu Development
- Restaurants
- Hospitality Industry
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.