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Mark Lockard

General Manager | Marea
It’s not about the mistakes you have made, it’s about how you recover from them. Mistakes are always going to happen, no one is perfect. It’s about how you turn the situation around. People are going to be more forgiving when you acknowledge the problem and do something about it versus turning a blind eye. Learning from mistakes that you or others have made only helps you to grow.

Experience

2019 - Present
General Manager
MareaNew York, NY
2018 - 2019
Assistant General Manager / Dining Room Manager
MareaNew York, NY
2016 - 2018
Assistant General Manager
Uncle BoonsNew York, NY
2015 - 2016
General Manager
NetaNew York, NY
2013 - 2015
Wine Director
2012 - 2013
Sommelier
Lincoln RistoranteNew York, NY
2011 - 2012
Front of House Manager
Lincoln RistoranteNew York, NY
2010 - 2011
Captain
Lincoln RistoranteNew York, NY
2008 - 2010
Captain
CortonNew York, NY
2007 - 2008
Captain
2006 - 2007
Captain
AquavitNew York, NY
2005 - 2006
Server
Gigi TrattoriaRhinebeck, NY
2004 - 2004
Culinary Externship
Gotham Bar & GrillNew York, NY

Education

2008 - 2008
Level II
2007 - 2007
Level I
2005 - 2006
Bachelor Degree, Professional Studies in Culinary Arts Management
2003 - 2005
Associate Degree, Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts

Advice from Mark Lockard

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Hospitality is about making people feel happy, whether that’s guests or colleagues.
They want to feel well taken care of. If you do not enjoy making people happy, this industry is not for you.
When hiring, I look for a team player who strives for a win-win where the team and individual succeed together.
This person demonstrates respect, the ability to collaborate, solution focused and a willingness to communicate constructively, help and be flexible.
Commitment to excellence is a key skill.
Someone who takes pride in what they do, strives to continuously improve and always deliver the highest quality, demonstrates integrity, and a desire to win.
To avoid burnout, I go on long walks through Central Park with my Shiba Inus.
This helps clear my mind and keeps me focused on nature, which is very soothing. Exposure to nature not only makes me feel better emotionally, but it also contributes to my physical well-being and reduces stress.
Leading by example help me keep my team inspired and motivated.
When on the dining room floor, I step in wherever I can, whether that’s greeting a table, taking an order, running drinks or food, or clearing a table. This all helps build trust and respect from my team.

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