Christopher Reid

About Christopher Reid

An entrepreneurial and innovative executive with over twenty years of leadership experience and a proven track record of superior results and outstanding achievement. An organized and driven leader who trains, guides, and motivates his team to ensure consistent results well beyond goals and expectations. An analytical problem-solver with an innate ability to work across all levels of an organization to collaborate creatively, uncover methods to improve profitability while fostering growth in new and existing businesses.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Food and Beverage

   Fairmont Grand Del Mar

   Mar 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Responsible for the successful performance of the food and beverage division at the award-winning, five-star, Fairmont Grand Del Mar luxury resort, including Amaya, Clubhouse Grill, several full-service bars (The Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, Member’s Lounge), as well as a highly profitable Banquets and Catering program, with revenues exceeding $45 million per year while attaining a 34.2% profit• Spearhead the overall direction of a luxury resort and Tom Fazio-designed golf course as one of three Senior Executive Operational Leaders and one of nine Executive Committee Members• Direct the hiring, training, and mentoring of more than 50 managers and over 200 employees

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Event Management
• Food
• Fine Dining
• Food Service
• Hotel Management
• Micros
• Pre-Opening
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Restaurant Management
• Resorts
• Hotels
• Banquets
• Menu Development
• Hospitality Industry
• Restaurants
• Culinary Skills
• Hospitality
• Revenue Analysis
• Catering
• Banquet Operations
• Hospitality Management