Aria Dorsey
Company: Corner Booth Hospitality
Position: Founder
Bio
Aria has built her career in the food and beverage industry from the ground up, beginning as a barista and assistant manager before earning a BA from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. She launched her professional career with Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group in New York City, advancing from Assistant General Manager to General Manager and leading the opening of DBGB in Washington, DC, while supporting operations across the portfolio.
After seven years with Dinex, Aria relocated to Nashville to oversee operations at Rolf & Daughters and lead the opening of Folk, both nationally recognized for excellence in food and wine. As Director of Operations and Wine, she played a key role in guiding the restaurants through the COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly transitioning to successful takeout and delivery models.
In 2021, Aria founded Corner Booth Hospitality, providing operational and hospitality consulting for global luxury brands including Six Senses, Belmond, Aman and Four Seasons, as well as acclaimed independent restaurants - Cafe Mars and Bad Idea. She is known for her detail-driven approach, operational consistency, and strong training programs.
Mission Statement
Our goal is to provide every client, and thus every guest, the best seat in-house.
Expertise
Corner Booth Hospitality is a premier consulting agency specializing in the Food & Beverage industry. From concept development to brand building and operational planning, CBH delivers the tools and guidance needed to drive success.
Our focus on creativity, efficiency, and profitability ensures that our clients not only achieve their goals, but exceed guest expectations in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.
Working directly with owners, managers and development companies, Corner Booth Hospitality’s adaptable approach allows us to tailor our consulting services to meet the specific needs and challenges of each client, whether you are an established brand looking to innovate or a new venture aiming to make a mark in the competitive F&B market.
Representative List of Clients
- Six Senses
- Aman
- Belmond
- Four Seasons
- Marriott
- Hilton
- Kimpton
- Hyatt
- A24
- Taos Ski Resort
- The Peninsula Hotels
- Banco Popular
Education
Cornell University, BA 2012
