Laurelle Kyte

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About Laurelle Kyte

Leading a Life With Passion To Inspire Others * As a strategic executive with 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality, restaurants, events, and retail, I blend warm hospitality with strong, compassionate leadership, driving transformative growth. My expertise spans operations, design, and financial stewardship, with a focus on elevating customer experiences. Recognized for fostering collaborative team cultures and talent development, I excel in trend analysis, optimizing revenue, and implementing innovative programming to achieve operational and financial goals. Acknowledged for my proficiency in operations, service, financial management, and programming, I continually pioneer new concepts to deliver impactful results and enhance customer experiences. • Directed 32+ multi-unit operations with area teams to support cohesive program rollouts and consistent profitability. • High-level expertise in budget creation, P&L & financial analysis. • Innovative concepts from high-end dining to gourmet quick-serve concepts. • Kitchen design experience with the ability to read architectural and building plans. • Extensive equipment knowledge to support efficient kitchen & Bar designs and maintenance requirements. • In-depth hotel operations knowledge that includes front desk, housekeeping, and engineering programming and requirements. • Advanced hotel sales & revenue management knowledge to support the hotel’s overall success in partnerships with F&B. • Created COVID-19 standards for all hotel departments to ensure proper cleaning, sanitation and services are being met. • Led corporate task force team in COVID-19 hotel protection planning and re-opening planning to ensure safeguards for the company’s longevity and future. • Inventive cocktail production techniques to create Experiential experiences for guests. • High level service standards that bring fine dining etiquette to approachable casual dining guest experiences. • Extensive library of training programs, checklists, policies, procedures, and standards. • Preventative care programming for kitchen and front-of-house FF & E • F&B F&B-focused marketing, local and in-house engagements with specialty events, promotions, and social media.