David Griffith

About David Griffith

My experience and passion started while growing up in Hawaii within the hospitality job market. Many years of operational expertise all culminated in my success as a Multi-Unit General Manager at The Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Lake Tahoe as well as with the MGM Resorts International Group in operating one of their top and highly awarded restaurants, Picasso.Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry and expertise in multi-unit operations, restaurant/brand revitalization, and performance management. Additional abilities in HR functions including hiring/recruiting, scheduling, and staff supervision, training, and experience with Collective Bargain Agreement.Exceptional financial acumen with talents in budgeting, cost control, marketing, vendor relations, and business development. Demonstrated success overseeing bar/restaurant construction and renovations. Strong track record of exceeding sales/revenue goals and enhancing profit margins. Top performer, respected mentor, and valued contributor to senior leadership teams.

Experience

1. Director of Residential Dining

   Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

   Oct 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Hotel Management Studies

Skills

• Director Level
• Menu Development
• Nightlife Entertainment
• Restaurant Management
• Employee Training
• Staff Supervision
• Restaurant Operations
• Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Venue Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Turn-Around Operations
• Customer Service
• Menu Costing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Control
• Construction Management
• Marketing
• Budget Management
• Management
• Team Motivation
• Vendor Negotiation
• Mentoring
• Marketing Strategy
• New Restaurant Openings
• P&L Management
• Start-Ups Management
• Nightclub
• Nightlife
• Training
• Event Management
• Promotions