David Griffith Email & Phone Number

University Of Nevada, Reno

Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States

• Oversee all aspects of food & beverage operations exceeding over 8 million in annual revenue for multiple outlets at the awarded Forbes Four-Star luxury property. The outlets included the Bistro, In-Room Dining, Coffee.
• Held 120 hourly team members, including managers, accountable to the “Edgewood Standard of Service” guidelines that provided excellence, professionalism, and hospitality to our guests.
• Received a Forbes Shopper report scoring a 96% overall in Hotel Dining and 95.46 for dining facilities. This was the highest score since the opening of the resort back in 2016.
• Responsible for the stewardship of company resources: equipment, facilities, and supplies to guard against loss or breakage.
• Maintained a high-quality resort image through effective housekeeping and sanitation in each food and beverage operation.
• Responsible for meeting or improving upon all budget targets for each outlet: product cost control, supplies and services cost control, and revenues.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Sales success in driving 10 million dollars in annual revenue while improving bottom line EBITDA.
• Successful staff mentoring and development efforts of staff, empowering them to impact the business significantly.
• Exercise supervisory authority in collaborative relationships throughout the hotel, including but not limited to Culinary, Stewarding, Banquets, Engineering, Human Resources, and Sales.
• Engaging and managing internal and external expectations by building strong relationships, communicating issues, conducting reviews and meetings, problem-solving, and participating in cross-functional hotel assignments.
• Establishment accomplished awards such as Michelin Two Star, Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Award, and Wine Spectator Grand Award.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Assistant General Manager for Michael Mina, a fine dining restaurant with awards from the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Star, Forbes Four-Star, and Wine Spectator "Best of Award."
• Forecast and Report all financial Profit & Loss data for Michael Mina restaurant to the Bellagio Executive Team and its partner, The Mina Group.
• Manage day-to-day operations. Including all SOP's of The Mina Group, guest service, staff training, labor controls, and beverage controls. Oversee all social platforms, including website links to updated menus.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• I was the supporting Assistant General Manager in the Bellagio Resort and Casino for Le Cirque, the highly awarded and recent recipient of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Forbes Five-Star Award. My current duties:
• At Le Cirque, duties included managing the guest experience, liaison between Hotel VIP and Casino Marketing Services, and ensuring a Forbes Five –Star level of service for every guest. Achieved a 94.3% shopper report.

Costa Mesa, CA

• 2009 to 2016
• Successfully grew annual revenue from $3.2M to $14M per year during my 6-year tenure.
• Spearheaded the successful rebranding of El Corazon Cantina, renaming location La Vida Cantina, partnering with Executive Chef to create a menu, and formulating standards and processes.
• Oversaw purchase of Ten Asian Bistro and Ten Nightclub in Newport Beach, CA; overhauled restaurant and nightspot by updating menu, décor, dining service standards, and processes to help prepare a concept for a turn-key.

Huntington Beach, CA

• Owned by David Silveria, drummer of the famous rock band KORN. He was hitting many construction obstacles to open up his steak concept called Silvera’s Steakhouse in downtown Huntington Beach, CA. David contracted me.
• Created all standards of operation for Back of House and Front of House for Silvera’s Steakhouse.
• Successfully opened Silvera Steakhouse with a very high rating from food critics.
• Silvera’s Steakhouse reputation came by “word of mouth” marketing and became known for its high quality in both food and service.
• Silvera Steakhouse became widely accepted by the business and residential community and was known as “The Hidden Jewel of Huntington Beach.”