Daniel Ortiz De Montellano

Experience

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  Gournet Mexico

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2013

  Director of Operations

  KRAFT FOODS MEXICO (now Mondalēz International)Food services for Kraft Foods corporate offices in Santa Fe and their production plant in Victoria. Successfully planned, constructed and opened to deli style cafeterias over a weekend. Developed breakfast and lunch menus with balanced gourmet options pre-made in our own company kitchen and distributed to sites including individual pre-made and preformed reheatable meals. Effective implementation of social media tools, communication messengers and fidelity punch cards for marketing and sales campaigns. DIO MED HOSPITALAdministration and facilities service. Planned and organized the development of two separate kitchens for public/employees and patients. Creation of balanced and nutritious menus with attractive new tailor made options for patient special diets. Special event catering for hospital presentations and staff parties. Training and coaching for operations and hygiene for our staff (based on United States Sanitation regulations and regional Federal Mexican sanitary regulations).EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEXICO CITYPersonalized training and coaching of operation and hygiene (based on United States Sanitation regulations). Monthly food festivals exalting different regional and world cuisines. Successful implementation of new gourmet coffee bar, grill station, on the go sandwich cart and personalized organic salad bar for Embassy staff. Organization of “Go Green Campaign” a sustainability programs for recycling and lowering usage of styrofoam, coffee cups, refreshment cups, eating utensils, light and water usage with rewards for conscious clients and staff. GOETHE INSTITUT MEXIKOFood service manager responsible for daily menu planning, sales and operation for German Cultural Institut cafeteria providing service to German/Mexican employees and general public. Special event planning for German and Mexican national holiday parties, World Cup and German film viewings. Show less

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  Sysco

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Sales and Marketing Associate

  Sales and consulting new business development and client recovery for the Latin and Hispanic segment in Brooklyn.During my time at Sysco, I have implemented my knowledge and expertise in regional cuisine to help my districts sales growth and market participation by 25% in the past year, I have also been awarded recognition by my OpCo on new business, margin increase, GDP growth and product line growth.

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  Maximum Quality Foods

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Territory Sales Manager

  Growth of market share, development of sales and distribution in New York City.

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  La Newyorkina

  Mar 2016 - now

  Operations Manager

  In charge of increasing wholesale, retail and catering sales for a Mexican Ice Pop, Ice cream and Mexican confections local company with targets of a 30% increase in sales for the year. Cost reduction, and purveyor price analysis, menus and product analysis.Implementing: purchasing, inventory pars, P/L reports, organizing warehouse, new software for inventory control. Overseeing the opening of the companies first Brick and Mortar location, as well as a Kiosk in Manhattan.

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  Casa Publica BK

  May 2017 - now

  Managing Partner
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  Fan Fan Doughnuts

  Oct 2020 - now

  Partner

  Gourmet, sticky and sweet doughnuts created by James Beard nominated Chef Fany Gerson

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  Mijo_NYC

  Apr 2023 - now

  Partner

  Chef Partner Mijo NYC inside James Beard Pier 57 Food Hall