Scott Nakamura
Food & Beverage Operations General Manager
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Versatile and strategic General Manager with 30+ years in hospitality, food & beverage, and operations management. Proven success driving profitability, improving operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams. Expert in vendor and client relationship building, staff development, and facility oversight. Known for increasing customer retention, executing growth strategies, and fostering positive team cultures in high-volume environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Kimiko & Company
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed executive calenders, travel logistics, and confidential communications.
- Coordinated meetings, reports, and budgeting support for senior executive.
- Oversaw international travel logistics, document management, and expense processing.
General Manager
Golf Clubhouse
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Directed clubhouse operations, team leadership, and financial oversight.
- Improved guest experience and vendor relations while reducing operational costs.
- Developed revenue-driving programs and loyalty-building initiatives.
General Manager of Restaurant Operations
The Edge/ The Row Bar/ Tamura's Tavern
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Oversaw restaurant and bar operations, budgets, vendor contracts, and team leadership.
- Led team of 50+ staff members through effective communication and mentorship.
- Increased profitability through targeted marketing, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Implemented staff training programs that improved compliance, productivity, and morale.
- Executed promotional events and managed inventory systems to reduce overhead.
General Manager
Aros Lounge
03.2006 - 08.2014
- Created strategic growth plans, streamlined operations, and optimized inventory systems.
- Controlled expenses and improved guest satisfaction with quality and service enhancements.
Skills
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Staff training & Leadership
- Financial oversight
- Vendor relations
- Customer experience
- Inventory & Cost control
- Event management
- Conflict resolution
- Facility management
- Marketing execution
- Performance optimization
Accomplishments
- Increased customer base by 45% through targeted marketing initiatives.
- Reduced employee turnover by 93% through no-cost incentive programs.
- Streamlined inventory tracking using Microsoft Excel, cutting shrinkage.
- Authored company handbooks and led employee training workshops.
- recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the City & County of Honolulu (2012).
Work Availability
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Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer - Kimiko & Company
10.2021 - 02.2025
General Manager - Golf Clubhouse
09.2019 - 09.2021
General Manager of Restaurant Operations - The Edge/ The Row Bar/ Tamura's Tavern
08.2014 - 06.2019
General Manager - Aros Lounge
03.2006 - 08.2014
Volunteer youth coach; K.A.C., Pony Baseball, P.A.L. Received certificate from C&C of Honolulu
Youth Athletics Coach (Baseball & Basketball) - K.A.C., Pony League, P.A.L. (1984-1995, 2003-2019). Certificate of Appreciation from City & County of Honolulu (2012) for years of dedicated volunteer work with youth.
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