Director of VIP Services

• Nov 2022 - Present

Senior Assistant General Manager - Carversteak Las Vegas

• Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

BEST STEAKHOUSE2022 BEST OF VEGASBEST NEW STEAKHOUSE2022 BEST OF THE CITYMODERN LUXURY VEGAS

Operations Manager at MYAZU - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

Voted Best Restaurant in Saudi ArabiaManaged Myazu Riyadh, a 200+ seat high end contemporary Japanese Restaurant. Oversee a team of over 170 staff from around the world. Management team consists of 9 managers (including the General Manager) • Continually beat budget sales projections every month. • Grew monthly sales to SR4,000,000 (over $1,000,000 USD) net, even under COVID restrictions.• Assist startup of other venues (acquiring OS&E, staffing, etc.): Myazu AlUla, Robatas, and Kayzo.

General Manager of The Optimist -Hong Kong

• Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

Managed three story, Spanish Bar/Lounge and Restaurant in the heart of Hong Kong. Managed a team of over 40 with 3 Assistant Managers, 1 Bar Manager and 1 Reservation Manager.• HK Restaurant Week - ‘Winner of Best Spanish Restaurant & Bar’• Surpassed forecast by $350,000 HKD for December with total revenue exceeding $2.5 Million HKD. Managed three story, Spanish Bar/Lounge and Restaurant in the heart of Hong Kong. Managed a team of over 40 with 3 Assistant Managers, 1 Bar Manager and 1 Reservation Manager.• HK Restaurant Week - ‘Winner of Best Spanish Restaurant & Bar’• Surpassed forecast by $350,000 HKD for December with total revenue exceeding $2.5 Million HKD.

General Manager

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Managed nightlife programing and activations.• The Editorialist - ‘LA Coolest bar openings in time for Summer 2017’• CBS Los Angeles - ‘Best Bars & Clubs for Bottle Service in Los Angeles’• Drove annual culinary and beverage sales of $3.5 Million. • Reduced half of our variable costs by 15-20% while keeping our brand quality standards high.• Increased monthly sales by over $30,000 by partnering with social media & marketing company. Managed nightlife programing and activations.• The Editorialist - ‘LA Coolest bar openings in time for Summer 2017’• CBS Los Angeles - ‘Best Bars & Clubs for Bottle Service in Los Angeles’• Drove annual culinary and beverage sales of $3.5 Million. • Reduced half of our variable costs by 15-20% while keeping our brand quality standards high.• Increased monthly sales by over $30,000 by partnering with social media & marketing company.

Opening Nightlife General Manager SLS Baha Mar - Nassau, Bahamas

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

Assisted in the opening and/or management of the following venues at the SLS Hotel Baha Mar: BOND Nightclub / Privilege Day Club / Cleo / Monkey Bar. Recruited, trained, motivated, led, evaluated, and disciplined employees and managers.• Exceeded sales goals at Monkey Bar (the main bar of the SLS Hotel).• Sourced and procured Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) for multiple venues. • Conde Nast Traveler - ‘The Best New Hotels in the World – Hot List 2018.• Travel + Leisure - “Best New Hotels in the World – It List 2018’

Opening Restaurant General Manager

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

Alongside the owner, Georgi Yanev, played a key role in the start-up of a totally unique restaurant & bar concept focusing on the Sicilian culture. Conceptualized and helped create the restaurant's culture while also controlling standards, performance, employees' conduct, appearance, dress code, etc.• Hired the full front of house team and conducted training.• Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.• Zagat - #1 in ’New Italian Restaurants to Try in LA’• TimeOut - ‘The Most Exciting Restaurant & Bar Openings of 2016’• Thrillist LA - ‘LA’s Best New Restaurant & Bars’

Director of Operations / General Manager

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

• Created an extremely successful weekly Friday/Saturday night party that included a rotating line up of DJ's along with revolving activations (partially sponsored) throughout the night.• Raised the number of private parties and catering events by 25%.• Increased operations revenue so much that the venue was finally profitable for the first time in three years.• “41 Ocean is Santa Monica’s most exclusive ultra-lounge/restaurant in Santa Monica for over 3 years running” • Created an extremely successful weekly Friday/Saturday night party that included a rotating line up of DJ's along with revolving activations (partially sponsored) throughout the night.• Raised the number of private parties and catering events by 25%.• Increased operations revenue so much that the venue was finally profitable for the first time in three years.• “41 Ocean is Santa Monica’s most exclusive ultra-lounge/restaurant in Santa Monica for over 3 years running”

Food & Beverage Manager / BOA Lounge Manager at BOA Steakhouse

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Managed staffing, performance standards and service levels of a team of over 90 employees. Presented goals to my General Manager and developed strategies to accomplish said goals.• Annual sales of almost $15 Million in beverage and food service.• Continuous improvement of sales over 2 years at an average of 12% per year.• LA Times - ‘BEST OF LA – 2014’• Wine Spectator - ‘Restaurant Award Winner’ Managed staffing, performance standards and service levels of a team of over 90 employees. Presented goals to my General Manager and developed strategies to accomplish said goals.• Annual sales of almost $15 Million in beverage and food service.• Continuous improvement of sales over 2 years at an average of 12% per year.• LA Times - ‘BEST OF LA – 2014’• Wine Spectator - ‘Restaurant Award Winner’

Bar Manager - The Bazaar by Jose Andres in the SLS Hotel

• Jul 2010 - Dec 2012

Worked directly under Chef José Andrés. Supervised a world-famous beverage program for The Bazaar & Bar Centro that kept operating costs low while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit.• Culinary and beverage operations generated revenue of $14 Million yearly.• Increased beverage revenue by 25% in the Bar Centro lounge.• Met the hotels monthly financial objectives for 13 months straight.• LA Times - Given a rare 4 Star Review (The Bazaar by José Andrés)• Condé Nast - #1 Hotel in the World (Readers’ Choice Awards)• James Beard Foundation - Nominated for Best New Restaurant• Travel and Leisure - ‘50 Best New Restaurants’

Food & Beverage Manager - Katsuya

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2010

Supervised and motivated a staff of over 75 employees. Administered payroll, completed all paperwork, and wrote schedules.• Exceeded sales targets while maintaining costs and keeping employee retention high.• Travel and Leisure - ‘Best New Restaurant’

Food & Beverage Manager

• Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

• Oversaw all high-end catering events, including the Food & Wine Festival, City of Hope, and the HBO Emmy Party. • Oversaw all high-end catering events, including the Food & Wine Festival, City of Hope, and the HBO Emmy Party.