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      <description>Based in Boca Raton, Florida, experienced director of business operations Kirk Brancato joined Artecca as general manager in 2020. In this position, he manages the restaurant&#39;s operations, including oversight of 80 employees and $4.5 million in annual sales and all aspects of budgeting and negotiations. He managed to increase year-over-year sales despite the coronavirus pandemic limiting Artecca’s operations to a takeout-only business model. In total, Kirk Brancato supervises the operations of 11 upscale waterfront restaurants, including Luffs Fish House.

Mr. Brancato holds a bachelor of arts in history from Stockton University and an associate of arts in education. Between 2017 and 2019, he worked as a regional director of the Smith Group in Asbury Park, New Jersey, during which time the overall net sales increased from $7 million to $10.5 million. Throughout his career in the hospitality industry, he has gained extensive experience in program development and business operations strategy, focusing on increasing revenues.</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>With nine years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kirk Brancato serves as general manager at Artecca in Boca Raton, Florida. Among his responsibilities, he oversees daily operations such as budgeting and purchasing, as well as a team of 80 employees. Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kirk Brancato grew overall sales from $4.25 million to $4.5 million in 2020. In part, he drove sales growth by implementing marketing strategies to increase takeout business.</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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