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DANA CIFONE

HOSPITALITY CONSULTANT

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About Me

A seasoned hospitality leader with extensive experience spanning corporate restaurants, hotels, and independently owned concepts she has personally conceptualized, designed, and operated. With a career built on opening properties, developing brands, leading teams, and overseeing every detail from operations to guest experience, she brings a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to build and sustain successful restaurants. Dana’s expertise includes concept development, operational systems, staff training, event programming, marketing strategy, and the seamless coordination required to bring a vision to life. She now applies this depth of knowledge to support hospitality businesses seeking clarity, structure, and elevated execution — offering the same high-level guidance and strategic direction that have defined her career.

“Great hospitality doesn't happen by accident, it's designed, refined, and executed with intention."

- - DC

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Consulting

I partner with restaurants, venues, and hospitality driven brands to build concepts that are not only visually compelling but operationally sound and successful.

Podcast

The Hospitality Studio digs into the real, raw, and often hilarious world of hospitality. From restaurant owners and hotel managers to consultants, vendors, and the unexpected characters who keep the industry alive, we’re talking to the people who’ve seen it all, and are willing to spill.

Events

From wine dinners and chef collaborations to bespoke private events, every experience is crafted with creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of what connects guests. Thoughtful details, strong storytelling, and seamless execution come together to create events that feel effortless and memorable.

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203.350.8394

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