David Mandery

David Mandery has an extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. David'smost recent position was as the Director of Strategic Growth at OpenTable, where they accelerated business development and revenue generation through leadership in strategy development and implementation. David also identified consumer and restaurant trends to explore new revenue verticals for the company. Prior to that, they served as a District Director - Emerging Markets at OpenTable, where they managed a team focused on optimizing the customer lifecycle and driving growth strategies. David has also worked as a Senior Inside Sales Manager and Inside Sales Representative at OpenTable, where they mentored sales teams, engaged with restaurant partners, and set sales goals. Before joining OpenTable, David worked as a Manager of Business Development & New Partnerships at ZeroCater, where they built relationships with external partners and demonstrated expertise in menu development and market trends. David also held positions at Union Square Hospitality Group, where they enhanced business growth in the wine and spirits segment and worked as a Senior Server, demonstrating excellent knowledge of food and beverage menu items and providing exceptional service to guests.

David Mandery earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in the years 2005 to 2010. David then pursued an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager from The Culinary Institute of America from 2011 to 2013. Aside from their formal education, they have obtained certifications such as the Certified Beer Server from the Cicerone Certification Program in 2016 and holds a Level 1 Court of Master Sommeliers certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers.