David Nichols
Milford,DE
Summary
Results-driven restaurant management professional with 18+ years of experience in bar, floor, and full-service restaurant operations. Skilled in P&L oversight, cost control, and staff development. Proven record of boosting revenue through strategic upselling, guest engagement, and operational efficiency. ServSafe certified and committed to delivering excellent guest experiences in fast-paced, high-volume settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM/INTERIM GM
The Wheelhouse Restaurant
10.2025 - Current
- Directed day-to-day restaurant operations, including FOH/BOH coordination, staffing, scheduling, guest service, and shift execution.
- Serve as Interim General Manager, assuming responsibility for overall restaurant performance, staffing decisions, operational standards, and issue resolution.
- Manage labor through sales forecasting, scheduling, shift adjustments, and productivity management to meet operational and financial targets.
- Monitor COGS, labor, sales, and other key performance indicators, identifying operational gaps and implementing corrective actions
BAR MANAGER/AGM
The Gashouse Restaurant
07.2016 - 08.2025
- Directed daily bar operations, scheduling, and staffing for high-volume restaurant, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed P&L for bar operations, identifying areas to cut waste and enhance profitability.
- Trained and coached staff, elevating service standards and enhancing team cohesion.
- Trained and coached staff, raising service standards and team performance.
- Negotiated with vendors and optimized seasonal inventory purchasing.
BARTENDER/BAR MANAGER
Tommy Thompson's Grille, Troon Golf
02.2009 - 08.2015
- Controlled beverage costs through inventory management, portion controls, ordering, waste reduction, and variance tracking
- Developed cocktail and beverage offerings while monitoring product mix, pricing, margins, and profitability.
- Managed high-volume service periods while maintaining speed of service, product consistency, and guest satisfaction.
- Controlled beverage costs through inventory management, portion controls, ordering, waste reduction, and variance tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC01-2011
Skills
- Restaurant & Bar Operations
- P&L Management
- Cost Control
- Staff Training
- Leadership
- Guest Satisfaction
- Upselling
- Event Planning
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Management
- Cash Handling
- ServSafe Certified
Timeline
AGM/INTERIM GM
The Wheelhouse Restaurant
10.2025 - Current
BAR MANAGER/AGM
The Gashouse Restaurant
07.2016 - 08.2025
BARTENDER/BAR MANAGER
Tommy Thompson's Grille, Troon Golf
02.2009 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of North Carolina At Wilmington