David Espin Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

United States

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Created a vision and brought it to life by starting a 501(c)3 food truck operation to help feed the homeless of Las Vegas and Clark County.
• Raised capital, got permits, then sourced materials, supplies, and food sources. Performed all accounting, bookkeeping, hiring, and procurement operations.
• Designed menus, created marketing and sales programs, and was responsible for daily general operations. Sold business for a profit in 2018.

Alder & Birch

• Managed all pre-construction, opening, and daily operations for the flagship steakhouse for Boyd Gaming.
• Implemented a $300 million dollar food and beverage overhaul for the company.
• Maintained a 4.5-star Revenate average outpacing local competition.
• Exceeded revenue budgets and prior year operations by three times the average revenue.
• Created award-winning wine and beverage programs. Managed CGS and FF&E ordering and installation. Developed detailed training to corporate specifications.
• Developed e-mail marketing capture programs and campaigns to increase the local exposure.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managed Pre-construction, opening, and daily operations for the world premiere of Chef Marvin Woods flagship restaurant Asante in Atlanta.
• Installed all FF&E within opening budget constraints. Created training manuals and established the highest levels of service standards.
• Hired and trained 45 new team members and created an environment of fun and excitement. Hired management staff and trained to a successful opening.
• Developed operational procedures to include scheduling, food and beverage ordering, and progressive discipline standards.
• Created and managed social media and traditional marketing campaigns. Developed social media campaigns using programs including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest to engage clientele, increase covers and overall.
• Increased revenue and operational income by negotiating joint marketing ventures with organizations such as The Georgia State Aquarium, The College Football Hall of Fame, and Centennial Park Operations.

Luxor

• Promoted from Pyramid/IRD Manager.
• Scheduled staff of 25 team members.
• Decreased operating FTE’s from 45.7 to 41.3 in three months.
• Brought operations into positive operating income.
• Raised customer satisfaction Market Metrix score for Friendliness from 76.2 to 90.5 as of 6-18-12.

Luxor

• Promoted from Camelot Manager.
• Scheduled staff of 224 team members and five assistant managers.
• Exceeded corporate customer relations expectations.
• Provided labor analysis and dropped labor percentages by 6% in the first month.
• Increased operating income from negative to positive in three weeks.
• Implemented service standards initiative and training.

Excalibur

• Increased sales over $35,000 in the first three months by adjusting existing marketing options to provide for up-sell opportunities.
• Increased profitability by 18% in three months..

Developed and marketed server training system, “Give Yourself A Raise!” Worked with major corporations including Darden Restaurants to increase incremental sales revenue.

The Rio Las Vegas

Maintained daily operations for fourteen food and beverage outlets and supervision of each department manager. Conducted all initial Union Contract grievance meetings. Administered and approved disciplinary action for line level and management employees. Implementation of service, performance, and guest satisfaction initiatives. Responsible for monthly.