Tim Arnold, LCAM's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Tim Arnold has many years of restaurant management experience, most notably at HEI Hotels and Resorts where he was director of food and beverage from 1998-2002 and general manager from 2002-2017. Arnold also has experience at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, where he was general manager from October 2019-May 2022 and general manager at Auberge Resorts Collection from February 2018-September 2019. At HEI Hotels and Resorts, Arnold was responsible for the Food and Beverage department, which included running the restaurants, sales and marketing, kitchen and beverage operations, and restaurant quality control. He also lead the development of the Food and Beverage strategy at Interstate Hotels & Resorts and directed customer service. He also held a position as general manager at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort from November 2014-February 2018 where he was responsible for the Rooms Division, food and beverage, and visitor services. Arnold is also responsible for the development and lead of the marketing strategy for the China Grill Management chain, which includes overseeing the restaurant business, market research, food purchasing and menu engineering.Arnold has experience in food safety and food service, having held numerous positions at restaurants including as a manager, recipe developer, and cost control officer. He is also an experienced forecaster and has written a book on the subject. In his current role as regional director of operations for China Grill Management, Arnold is responsible for ensuring that all restaurant caterings comply with food safety and food service regulations in mainland China. Besides his work experience, Arnold has a degree in business from Whitman College. He is originally from Nebraska, and resides in the Boston area.

🎓 Education

Tim Arnold attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he studied piano and music theory. He graduated with his honours degree in 2009.Since graduating from IU-Purdue, Arnold has worked as a pianist, music professor, and doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Austin, where he completed his doctoral degree in 2014.At UT Austin, Arnold was a research associate in the Department of Music. He also served as an instructor in the School of Music and Communication at the university. Arnold's work experience and education have led him to the areas of music education and research management. His previous work experience has included teaching at various high schools and universities, conducting music research, and working on multiple music-related manuscripts. Arnold's research focus is on music education and research management. His research has focused on topics such as music research tools and methods, music education research methods, music notation and notation software, and music educationia.With his work experience and education, Arnold has a unique perspective that can help improve music education and research management. His work will help improve music education through research management and future teaching and learning opportunities.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

When it comes to his career background, Tim Arnold has many years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Born and raised in Illinois, he first received an early encouragement to pursue a career in food service from his then-10-year-old brother. After completing his associate's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, Arnold moved to Indianapolis and worked his way up through the ranks at various local businesses. From 1988-1994, he was the regional director of operations for Levy Restaurants, a position he held until he rejoined HEI Hotels and Resorts in January 2006. From the beginning, Arnold stressed the importance of developing a good customer service experience, and he has achieved a great amount of success in this department. He is also highly skilled in communications, both through speaking and writing. In his previous positions, he has learned how to control costs and manage inventory, two essential skills for running a food service business. Arnold is also an experienced Event Planner and has a granular understanding of customer needs. He has also been successful in forecasting future business trends, an important skill for any restaurant owner.Arnold has a vast amount of experience in the hospitality industry. He began his career at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, where he was responsible for the management of dining and event establishments. He then moved on to Auberge Resorts Collection, where he was responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the day-care and resorts businesses. In his five years at Auberge, Arnold helped turn around the company and doubled the worldwide sales of the businesses. He now reports to the general manager at El San Juan Hotel, where he is responsible for all food services activities. Arnold has also been involved in the development of several new restaurants, both in the United States and internationally. He is a master at menu engineering, which allows him to create delicious but also budget-friendly menus.In his free time, Arnold enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He also enjoys cooking and growing his own vegetables.