Damian Cote

About Damian Cote

I am a motivated and results-focused Hospitality professional with 10+ years of restaurant operations management experience. A skilled leader, highly resourceful and knowledgeable, with the demonstrated ability to manage high-performing teams and ensure efficient, effective business operations. Widely regarded for high service standards and the ability to guide team members towards the delivery of an exceptional guest dining experience. Proven success in cost control, process improvement, and leading high-growth operations. Passionate and knowledgeable about hospitality, food, liquor, beer, and wine. Business Strategist | Team Management | Financial Management | Forecasting & Budgets | Payroll | Financial Reporting | Labor Laws & Practices | Nightly Auditing | Spa & Event Management | Recruitment & Hiring | Training & Development | Performance Management | Employee Relations | Staffing & Scheduling | Food Safety | Food Handling | Sanitation

Experience

1. General Manager

   Stout Nyc

   Oct 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Hold direct responsibility for all day-to-day operations for the $8M Flagship location in an expanding thirteen-restaurant group.Oversee all activities for the 350-seat midtown Penn Station location featuring 3 floors and multiple private event spaces.Manage recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management for a team of 50 restaurant associates.Actively monitored the location’s compliance to productivity and service standards, implementing improvement if needed.Handle financial management, including payroll, restaurant supplies, bar inventories, and operating expenses.Trained, coached, scheduled, and managed performance for a team of 80 front-of-house employees

Education

• Saddleback College

  Associate of Science - AS