Derick Opela

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Director of Service | Hospitality Management | Restaurant Management | Nightlife Management | Startup | General Manager | Assistant General Manager | Customer Experience | 20+ Years In Hospitality Management @ Peppermint Hippo Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
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About Derick Opela

With my entrepreneurial vision and a solid history of leading restaurants, nightclubs, Adult entertainment clubs, and hospitality operations. I drive scalable growth, & bring a wealth of innovation, entrepreneurship, ingenuity, experience and industry knowledge to any project I undertake. I specialize in opening, operating, staffing, and building new business ventures. Additionally, I am committed to creating an employee-centered culture rooted in honest and open communication and ensuring that my guests have a positive experience.Currently, The Director of service for a premier club in the highly competitive Las Vegas market, I help lead all of the venue’s nightly operations & floor service staff. We provide impeccable service to guests nightly. In addition to stabilizing labor costs, my greatest strengths are in my ability to lead teams and to motivate people. Employees are the drivers of revenue in any business and it’s my job as Director to create an environment in which everyone is equipped and motivated to succeed.

Derick Opela's Current Company Details
Peppermint Hippo Las Vegas

Peppermint Hippo Las Vegas

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Director of Service | Hospitality Management | Restaurant Management | Nightlife Management | Startup | General Manager | Assistant General Manager | Customer Experience | 20+ Years In Hospitality Management
Las Vegas, Nevada
Employees:
14
Derick Opela Work Experience Details
  • Peppermint Hippo Las Vegas
    Director Of Service
    Peppermint Hippo Las Vegas Mar 2022 - Present
    Recruited and handpicked by owner Alan Chang to open the only Gentlemen's club on the infamous Las Vegas strip in the formerly known Olympic Gardens (OG’s) Gentlemen's club.  A completely new concept of gentlemen's club combining the best of nightlife aspect with the best services of the gentlemen's club concept. combining the two into a seamless soiree of nightlife entertainment. I oversee the Customer service, Cocktail, VIP, and DJ Dept designing and implementing best policies and practices by forming from scratch company SOPs that are used not only in the Las vegas market but across several Peppermint Hippo clubs spread across the United States. I oversee most aspects of the club while simultaneously making sure all customers are provided for and our service exceeds any expectations of any club in the las vegas market.  Highlighted Achievements:Design and implement from scratch company SOPs policies and proceduresDesign and implementation of food programRecruit top tier talent from across the Las vegas marketScheduling for Cocktails, VIP, Dj’sHelp out other clubs with issues that ariseMarket all aspects of the club and initiate unique social media policies and  marketingHelp implement all pricing including but not limited to Bottles, Drinks, Specials, party Packages, & Special eventsTrain all staff on and implement all policies on the new & fantastic SmartTab POS systemincentivse staff in upselling procedures and sales goalsCapitalize on current liquor and market trendsestablish relationships with other industry execs and local businesses to drive sales
  • Crypto & Blockchain
    Founder
    Crypto & Blockchain Jan 2016 - Present
    Teaching people about crypto currency and setting up crypto business accounts.
  • Crazy Horse Iii
    Director Of Service
    Crazy Horse Iii Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
    Us
    * Establishe adequate customer service policies, and makes sure employees abide by these policies when performing tasks and dealing with clients. * Evaluates key metrics to gauge the quality of customer service, help develop client-retention programs and resolves customer issues. Also implements training sessions for personnel and formulates a company's customer service procedures.
  • Spearmint Rhino Worldwide, Inc.
    General Manager
    Spearmint Rhino Worldwide, Inc. Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
    Oversee operations of a world renowned name brand venue with over 100 employees. Implement cost savings and revenue generation strategies based on market data, bar knowledge, and current industry trends. Direct marketing teams and monitor social media platforms. Execute a full hospitality program building on strong relationships with surrounding hotels, industry patrons, and transportation businesses. Recruit, train, and retain a strong floor team who goes above and beyond expectations to deliver unprecedented levels of customer service. Design and promote onsite competitions and VIP theme nights involving local and national celebrities. Highlighted Achievements: ● Oversaw the smooth transition from independent contractors to employee-based entertainers. ● Maintained a 16-17% MPCA with implementation of jigger pouring and strict bar guidelines. ● Designed a tier system based on sales to encourage entertainers to upsell services. ● Secured well-known adult stars, DJ’s, and other celebrities for special events. ● Sustained labor costs 18-20% by monitoring and eliminating overtime with effective scheduling. ● Leveraged relationships with outside establishments to cross-promote venues, services, and special events.
  • Red Robin
    Resturant Bar/Kitchen Manager
    Red Robin Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
    Greenwood Village, Co, Us
    Hired originally as bar manager then swiftly took over scheduling as well as kitchen manager duties. I was responsible for doing bar inventory, as well as food inventory. Interviewing new potential team mates for Server, Bartender, kitchen positions, scheduling a staff of 30+ individuals as well as training multiple team members for various roles. I also had the expected  duties of checking in with customers, making sure expectations went above and beyond and addressing any concerns that arose.             Highlighted Achievements:Responsible for scheduling a staff of 30+ Training staff member in all positions of restaurant operationsMaintain corporate mandated food & bar costDoing weekly inventory of food and liquor & Promptly addressing any overage issues on a weekly basisAddressing customer issues both in store and online
  • Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
    Assistant General Manager
    Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants May 2011 - Dec 2015
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Operated "Harry Dentons: The Starlight Room" a $4M+ restaurant & nightlife venue with 30 employees inside the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Managed and implemented the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business. Supervised marketing, inventory/pricing, accounting, scheduling, and human resources functions. Reviewed spending and implemented cost control procedures. Organized vendor presentations, tastings, and trips to ensure staff developed in-depth product knowledge. Capitalized on current trends and industry changes to maximize company revenue. Created and advertised special events and theme nights by meeting with hotel leadership to secure approval and collaborated with outside marketers and purveyors for promotional opportunities.Highlighted Achievements: ● Grew Tuesday night revenues from $3500 to $12K per night with themed events, celebrities, and guest DJs.● Implemented a 3-month rotating craft cocktail menu and coordinated with vendors.● Secured well-known adult stars, DJ’s, chefs, and other celebrities for special events.
  • Hottie Hawgs
    Restaurant Manager
    Hottie Hawgs Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
    Managed restaurant and bar operations, including scheduling, marketing, and inventory management. Supervised a staff of 15. Assisted with promotions and events to drive new business. Updated company goals and communicated to team members. Highlighted Achievements: ● Negotiated new vendors, drink menus, and bar pricing to reduce liquor costs by 40%. ● Lowered overhead from $15K to $12K per month and increased revenues from $12K to $23K per month.

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