This Fine Dining Titan Understands The Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification

Sebastien Silvestri's journey in the restaurant industry is a testament to the power of hands-on experience and consistent effort. The Dinex Group CEO received formal education in finance, underwriting, and P&L management. However, Silvestri attributes his most significant learning to his time in Las Vegas.

Watch now to learn about development in the restaurant industry, diversification in business, and providing true hospitality.

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Chapters:
[03:23] - Importance of Storytelling
[08:02] - Impact of 9/11
[12:21] - Business Baselines
[16:15] - Managing Large F&B Programs
[21:20] - Recent Successes
[26:00] - Learning and Development Programs
[30:18] - Diversification of Revenue Streams
[36:24] - Role of Technology in Operations

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Episode Links:
Sebastien Silvestri Online - https://silvestrihospitality.com/
Sebastien Silvestri Instagram -   / sebastiensilvestri  
The Dinex Group LinkedIn -   / danielbouludcollection  

Takeaways:
Learning the Restaurant Industry - Though formally educated, Sebastien Silvestri attributes his most significant understanding to hands-on experience. Silvestri says there isn’t one avenue to success, rather a combination of things that should be done consistently.

Diversification of Business Activities - According to Sebastien Silvestri, the restaurant industry is particularly challenging due to its high risks and costs that are being successfully navigated by top industry players by leaning into diversification.

What is Hospitality? - For Sebastien Silvestri, hospitality is defined as taking care of people. It is a focus on customers having a memorable experience.

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ABOUT SEBASTIEN SILVESTRI

Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of The Dinex Group, is focused on defining the next era for the group's collection of restaurants and brands. Since joining Dinex in August 2019, Sebastien has expanded the company's global operations, opening Brasserie Boulud in Dubai, Café Boulud in Nassau, Bahamas, and Café Boulud in the Berkshires. During the pandemic, he launched Daniel Boulud Kitchen, an online platform for delivering gourmet food. Additionally, he co-founded two foundations with Daniel Boulud to address pandemic hardships: Hand in Hand, which has raised over $600,000 for former employees, and Food1st, which distributed over 800,000 meals to first responders and New Yorkers in need.

Silvestri has overseen significant new projects, including the opening of Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt in May 2021, Le Gratin at The Beekman Hotel, and Joji at One Vanderbilt. In 2023, Dinex announced the opening of Centurion New York with American Express and Blue Box Cafe by Daniel Boulud at the Tiffany Landmark. The company also plans to re-open Café Boulud New York and launch Café Boulud Beverly Hills in early 2024.



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