Kevin Davila
Nashville
Summary
Results-driven Restaurant Manager with 9 years of experience enhancing guest experiences and team efficiency. Skilled in recruiting, training, cash handling, and contract management, with a focus on increasing sales and optimizing operations. Committed to implementing innovative dining concepts and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Thompson Hotel Gulch
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Directed rooftop bar operations to enhance guest satisfaction and optimize team efficiency.
- Implemented recruitment and training programs to enhance team cohesion and skill development among front-of-house staff.
- Streamlined scheduling processes and optimized workforce allocation for effective operational management.
- Supervised cash handling and checkout operations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Oversaw liquor ordering processes to maintain consistent inventory levels and uphold product quality.
- Facilitated training development initiatives for front-of-house managers.
- Coordinated schedules for servers, bartenders, and server assistants to enhance operational efficiency.
- Revised training manual for servers and bartenders to enhance operational efficiency.
Assistant General Manager
Brugada Bar Restaurant
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Operate a full-service Restaurant with event space and after hour events
- Managed revenues and expenses despite increased competition, preserving profitability
- Boosted restaurant sales and client events, contributing to increased gross operating profit (GOP)
- Maintained revenues and expenses with major increase in competition
- Assisted in relaunch and rebranding of Brugada, overseeing construction, menu design, concept development, and standard operating procedures (S.O.P.s) to transition from hookah lounge to upscale bar/restaurant with brunch, dinner, and late-night service
- Recruited and trained Executive Sous Chef, Front of the House Manager, and all line level staff
- Achieved an average score of 98 during Metro Health audits in 2022
- Completed all audits successfully in 2022
Executive Chef (2019) Director of Food & Beverage
Vision Hospitality Group
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Operate a full service rooftop restaurant, event space and breakfast department
- Sustained rooftop revenues and managed expenses despite significant increase in rooftop competition
- Coordinated banquets utilizing over 15,000 square feet of event space.
- Lead a $500k full patio renovation
- Developed new events like Tequila Dinner and Mixology classes to enhance brand awareness and attract new customers
- Recruited and trained Front of the House Manager, and all line level staff
- Reduced labor expense by closely managing labor hours per occupied room and cross training of associates to ensure maximum efficiency
- Recruited and trained Front of the House Manager and line level staff
- Led a $500k full patio renovation
- Top 25 on TripAdvisor for 3 years with continuous improvements to property and the guest experience that has been tailored to a Nashville experience
- Banquets with over 15,000 square feet.
- TrueBlue Guide for Vision Hospitality- #1 in company for trainees and satisfaction
- Community Service- Nashville Homelessness Commission, Nashville Bridge Ministries, CreatiVets, Food Drives, Sock Drives, OneHope Wine
Pastry Chef of Major Brand Stores
Nestle professional
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversight of all aspects of retail including pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods that is directly correlated with the Nestlé brand.
- Coordinated selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in kitchen's bake/pastry shop, ensuring adherence to cultural and core standards while planning long-term operational strategies
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Nestlé, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
- Comply with Nestlé Work Rules and Standards of Conduct
- Traveled for training, conferences, and special events to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Bended and kneeled to retrieve food items and culinary equipment for production.
- Supervise, demonstrate and expedite in various kitchen production areas
- Continuous standing to supervise, demonstrate and expedite in various kitchen production areas
- Administered and operated the Pastry according to established operating policies.
Education
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
University of Austin Texas
Austin, TX05.2015
Skills
- Menu Development
- Brand Marketing
- Facility Management
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Food service management
- OpenTable
- ALOHA
- Micros POS
- Beverage Management
- Culinary
- Cooking
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Culinary Operations
- Contract Management
- Recruiting
- Cash Handling
- Hospitality
- Digital Marketing
- Communication
- Communication
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Nashville Homelessness Commission, Nashville Bridge Ministries, CreatiVets, Food Drives, Sock Drives, OneHope Wine
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Nashville Homelessness Commission
- Nashville Bridge Ministries
- CreatiVets
- Food Drives
- Sock Drives
- OneHope Wine
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Thompson Hotel Gulch
09.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Brugada Bar Restaurant
11.2022 - 09.2023
Executive Chef (2019) Director of Food & Beverage
Vision Hospitality Group
07.2019 - 10.2022
Pastry Chef of Major Brand Stores
Nestle professional
01.2016 - 07.2018
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
University of Austin Texas