Peter Laufer
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Operations @Sonesta International Hotels
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WORK HISTORY
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Operations @Sonesta International Hotels
US
Spearheaded Breakfast Buffet rollout across 54 Extended Stay properties, achieving a CPOR target. • Conceptualized Essential Breakfast program for franchise brand • Restructured F&B offerings for Select Service Brands, boosting revenue by 8%. • Developed Sonesta’s first corporate-wide Beverage Program, improving compliance, training, and vendor relations. • Standardized menu design, presentation, and revenue posting processes, ensuring consistency across brands. • Achieved a 38%+ margin turnaround in Select Service properties within four months. • Optimized procurement strategies, improving contract performance and cost savings. • Companywide third-party Food Safety Audit process implementation • Selection of Core food specifications for full-service Brands
EDUCATION
ACF
Certified Executive Chef
Cornell University
Food and Beverage
Munich Hospitaliy School
Culinary Degree
Munich, Germany
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
123ce.com
Chef Beverage Manager, Beverage
Serve Safe
Instructor & Proctor
Trade School Munich
European Culinary Degree, Culinary Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT PETER LAUFER
At Sonesta Hotels, our focus on operational excellence in food and beverage services is a testament to the leadership in harmonizing guest satisfaction with financial objectives. Mastering the art of culinary experiences, my role as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Operations embodies the commitment to innovate and elevate dining standards. With a Certified Executive Chef accreditation and fluency in German and English, my expertise lies in enhancing operational procedures, ensuring quality across multiple brands, and leading strategic program development.The hospitality industry thrives on meticulous attention to detail and an unyielding pursuit of excellence—principles that have guided my journey. Through developing beverage programs, refining procurement strategies, and orchestrating banquet presentations, we\'ve ensured that Sonesta stands out in the competitive market. My adeptness in vendor management, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership is deeply rooted in a passion to craft memorable gastronomic narratives that resonate with our guests and stakeholders alike.
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