Brian Abel

About Brian Abel

I am a customer experience focused leader with demonstrated operations success in the Hospitality Industry including F&B Operations, Hotel Operations, and Cruise Operations. I am a strategic and outside of the box thinker, with the ability to diagnose and address root causes and create / implement processes, products and solutions across the organization that drive revenue, reduce cost, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance overall guest experience. I excel at being a hands-on operator recognized for developing and coaching others and leading highly engaged teams. Strategic leader with the ability to influence, build loyalty, and achieve results through others. Areas of expertise include:• Profit Generation • P&L Management • Brand Innovation & Management • Strategic Planning & Execution • Facilities Operations/ Programming • Guest / Customer Experience & Satisfaction • 3rd Party & Vendor Relationships • Talent Development & Coaching • Concept Development & Implementation• Change ManagementI enjoy networking with other like-minded professionals and leaders to discuss new opportunities, trends and operational best practices to create the best guest experiences across different industries. Feel free to contact me at b••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, F & B Operations, Americas

   Hilton

   May 2025 — Present

   Drive the financial and operational performance across Hilton\'s managed portfolio of distinct brands and hotels in the Americas focusing on implementing world-class F&B service, quality product, and experiences.

Education

• Cornell University

  Master of Management in Hospitality, Restaurant and Hotel Management

  1995 — 1997

• University of Michigan

  BA, Business Psychology

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Property Management Systems
• Forecasting
• Corporate Events
• Onq
• Fine Dining
• Micros
• Opening Hotels
• Convention Services
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Rooms Division
• Resorts
• Food & Beverage
• Haccp
• Pre-Opening
• P&L
• Pre-Opening Experience
• Menu Engineering
• Food Service
• New Restaurant Openings
• Hotel Management
• Casino
• Cooking
• Wine
• Hospitality Industry
• Revenue Analysis
• Restaurants
• Banquets
• Cuisine
• Wine Tasting
• Catering
• Income Statement
• Budgets
• Food
• Culinary Skills
• Hotels
• Yield Management
• Tourism
• Front Office
• Restaurant Management