Dennis Arvizu

Experience

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  La Mar by Gastón Acurio

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2011

  Business Program Director | Chef de Cuisine

  • Collaborated on sustainable value chain and R&D for biodiverse ingredients.• Drove a 25% revenue increase through sustainable ingredient strategies, achieving $9M+ in annual sales.

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  Va De Vi Bistro & Wine Bar

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Business Revenue Manager | Sous Chef

  • Strategically sourced ingredients, contributing to $5M in annual sales.• Enhanced customer experience through transparent menu commuincations strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in cover count.

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  Rosa Mexicano Restaurants

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Business Program Manager | Executive Sous Chef

  • Led the restaurant launch, from staff hiring, human resources, and budgeting to supplier procurement.• Transformed customer review scores into actionable strategies, enhancing the dining experience by 30%.

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  Food+ by Compass at Google

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2016

  Senior Workplace, Food Program Manager

  •. Managed 25 food service kitchens focusing on sustainable food production and data collection for carbon reduction management. •. Introduced inclusive menu planning, and process management, while catering to diverse dietary preferences.• Streamlined process improvement, enhancing daily output by 25%, and labor costs by 15%.• Modernized workflows with A.I. technology, reducing food waste by 40%

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  Compass Group at MSFT

  May 2016 - Jan 2023

  Global Senior Workplace | Strategy, Experience

  • Managed a $50M global workplace dining portfolio, including the design, development and strategic operations of two new campuses and six other locations throughout the United States, while maintaining 95% of quality metrics.• Developed and implemented global workplace strategies, aligning with culture, business objectives, and industry standards.• Managed the workplace budget, including operating expenses, and analyzed cost-effective measures for optimizing office space.• Used data-driven insights to recommend strategies to reduce 30% animal protein consumption and track tier one and tier two supplier spending to meet Microsoft’s mission for responsible stewardship.• Led cross-functional teams by providing learning opportunities, modeling collaboration, and offering regular feedback, resulting in an 85% employee retention rate.• Led meetings with various stakeholders (e.g., architects, construction developers, human resources, finance, and marketing teams) to design kitchens for new campuses and propose new processes to meet desired outcomes.• Oversaw all facets of facilities management, services, and resources to ensure seamless operations. Show less

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  Freelance Writer; self employed

  Feb 2023 - now

  Bilingual Digital Content Strategist

  • Developed content strategies that enhanced brand visibility and audience engagement by 40% through using digital analytics and communications expertise. • Authored influential articles on sustainability practices, aligning with global trends, CSR initiatives, and the latest peer-reviewed research.

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  SustainEats Solutions LLC

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Founder and Sustainability Advocate

  • Founder and Principal of a bilingual (Spanish/English) multimodalities platform, providing accessible climate education and sustainable practices. • Spearheaded innovative digital content creation strategies, resulting in a 45% increase in Spanish-speaking followers and empowering over 30 individuals with sustainable practices for climate action.