Marc Farris

About Marc Farris

Visionary leader with 27 years of experience in Hospitality Management including directional sales and marketing, food and beverage, cost and risk containment, financial analysis, employee retention and training, project direction, strategic planning and positioning with both start-up and growth organizations. Established track record of increasing sales, market share, service and delivery and profitability.Specialties:•Extensive background in hospitality operations and marketing with demonstrated initiative, creativity, and success. •Executive Certifications with Starwood, Hilton, IHG, Best Western, Extended Stay Hotels, Choice and Radisson Hotels.•Demonstrated record of success in achieving financial, STR, customer service and associate opinion results to a predetermined goal.•Proven track record in executing corporate, owner and brand initiatives.•Proficient with OnQ, SALT, Opera, Holidex, Medallia, Heartbeat, Market Metrix, ADP Timesaver, Epicor, ADP Select, Inform, Microsoft Office, Taleo, TMX, Greenware, TCW, Concur, PropPlan, Work Oasis, Report Manager, DayForce, Micros, Aloha, Square, RoomKey, FRX Webport, SharePoint, Social Media, STR, TravelClick Demand / Agency 360 and OTA Insight platforms.•Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and financial data reporting.•Consistently exceed goals and quotas utilizing impeccable standards and service expectations.•Recipient of numerous Sales and Operational Excellence awards.•Regional and multi-unit experience generating over $32mm annually.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Staypineapple Hotels Inc

   May 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Tulane University

  Food & Beverage

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Yield Management
• Pre-Opening Experience
• Restaurant Management
• Food & Beverage
• Leisure
• Catering
• Income Statement
• Rooms Division
• Menu Development
• Marketing
• Food Service
• Hotel Management
• Forecasting
• Onq
• Cost Control
• Guest Service Management
• Opera
• Restaurants
• Hospitality
• Culinary Skills
• Revenue Analysis
• Front Office
• Management
• Banquets
• Strategic Planning
• Franchising
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Micros
• Convention Services
• Opening Hotels
• Fine Dining
• Hotels
• Hiring
• Hospitality Industry
• Property Management Systems
• Budgets
• Food
• Hotel Booking
• Pre-Opening