Daniel Garcia
General Manager @Nobu Restaurants
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager @Nobu Restaurants
West Hollywood, CA, US
At Nobu Restaurants, I oversaw the operations of a flagship location, managing multiple departments to drive efficiency and profitability. I successfully increased revenue post-pandemic while keeping labor costs below industry benchmarks. By implementing structured labor models and developing SOP frameworks, I improved performance consistency and accountability across the team. My collaboration with corporate leadership focused on long-term cost control and operational strategy.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Information Technology
ABOUT DANIEL GARCIA
I’m a hospitality operations executive with over 15 years of experience leading luxury, high-volume restaurant environments in Los Angeles. I began my career as a server and advanced to General Manager of Nobu Los Angeles, overseeing a multi-million-dollar flagship location. Growing through every level of the business has given me a comprehensive understanding of operations—from frontline service to financial strategy, labor modeling, and leadership development. As General Manager during the post-pandemic recovery, I focused on stabilizing operations, rebuilding profitability, and implementing disciplined systems that improved performance without compromising the guest experience. In one of the most competitive and high-cost markets in the country, I led initiatives that strengthened margin structure, increased accountability, and positioned the business for sustainable growth. My experience spans full operational oversight across front-of-house, back-of-house, events, and facilities, along with large-scale event production ranging from intimate VIP experiences to 2,500-guest activations generating over $1M in annual revenue. I specialize in: • P&L management and profitability optimization • Labor strategy and cost control in high-wage markets • Operational systems and SOP development • Leadership development and performance accountability • Luxury guest experience and brand standards • Scaling teams and operations for consistency and growth I’m known for building structured, high-performing teams and creating systems that allow both operational discipline and service culture to thrive. Currently focused on Director of Operations and multi-unit leadership opportunities, as well as strategic consulting for hospitality brands looking to improve performance, scale effectively, or reposition their operations.
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