Brian Dailey

About Brian Dailey

Diverse business background with more than 30 years of experience delivering successful results through a positive culture, strategic vision, collaborative goals, and successful execution. Demonstrated expertise in project management, operational development, succession planning, SWOT analysis, environmental scanning, and strategic planning (short and long-term). Financial success with budget preparation and execution, goal setting, staff recruitment and retention, and cash flow management. Excel in establishing productive teams, implementing educational opportunities, training, and using data-driven decision tactics for operational improvement. Proven ability to engage team members, stakeholders, state and local industry organizations, governmental collaborations, and community members through outreach programs and industry boards. Focused on monitoring data-driven feedback from internal and external guests to develop short- and long-term goals and actions for continued growth and success. Significant interest in the Hospitality Industry, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource trends, State and Local governmental agencies, local community members, and implementing the organization\'s overall goals. I have demonstrated success with the profitable opening and rebranding of 24 concepts, including restaurants, cafés, and existing operations for improved results.

Experience

1. Food & Beverage Director, Hershey Lodge and Restaurant Group

   Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Elizabethtown College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Skills

• Food Safety
• Event Management
• Cuisine
• Servsafe
• Restaurant Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Hotels
• Pre-Opening
• Catering
• Income Statement
• Food & Beverage
• Food Service
• New Restaurant Openings
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Banquets
• Fine Dining
• Food Quality
• Menu Costing
• Hospitality Management
• Culinary Management
• Sales
• Recipes
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• New Business Development
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Hospitality
• Succession Planning
• Resorts
• Marketing Strategy
• Revenue Analysis
• Culinary Skills
• Hiring
• Food Cost Management
• Labor Control
• Restaurants