1. Antonio Escobar
4874
Sun
Valley
Rd.
D e l
M a r, C A . 9 2 0 1 4
( 6 1 9 ) 2 0 6 - 7 1 7 4
p p 111 e s c o b a r @ h o t m a i l . c o m
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated competence in managing large restaurant operation.
Extensive experience and knowledge of food and wine.
Intuitive problem-solver, result orientated.
Strong communications and organizations skills.
Strong ability and desire to work with diverse groups.
Proven ability to work and to make decisions in a fast paced environment.
Effective in setting and reaching objectives and goals.
Hand-on management style, strategic planning ability and coordination.
Experienced on upscale Continental, Italian, Mexican and Portuguese food concepts.
Tri-lingual, complete command of English, Spanish and Italian.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D’ MEDICI Gas Lamp District San Diego, CA. January 2010-present
Assistant of Operations on up-scale Italian Restaurant concept.
SPECTRUM RESTAURANT GROUP, Irvine CA. March 1996-December 2009
General Manager of Operations: Responsible for directing all aspect of operation, supervision,
purchasing, training for high volume restaurants in the Spectrum division: Prego Ristorante@ San Diego
and Palm Dessert CA. Guaymas Restaurant @San Francisco and Palm Dessert CA. and Tutto Mare
Ristorante@
La Jolla and San Francisco CA.
Selected Accomplishments
Responsible for operation and profitably of the restaurants
Generated sales of 25 million over the work period with the company
Revised the operation by introducing cost control measures
Established core wine list at Prego and Tutto Mare Restaurants /
Standardized menu for respective concepts
Managed and directed a large work force from many different culture
Organized training for front and back of the house in all operations
Research and develop new menu concepts for all operations
Developed strong relationships with patrons and communities
Developed and executed budgets for all the units
Complete command on P/L meetings
Worked closely with marketing to introduce campaigns to improve sales

2. Antonio Escobar
4874 Sun Valley Rd.
Del Mar Ca. 92014
pp111escobar@hotmail.com
Café Bravo, San Diego, CA: 1993-1996 General Manager/ Maitre D'
Responsible for day to day operations of this upscale, Portuguese concept restaurant located in
the down town area of the City of San Diego
Selected Accomplishments
· Achieved budgeted projections for three (3) consecutive years
· Open the restaurant, worked to develop a new menu and trained the staff
· Responsible for COG, labor cost, operation supplies
· Developed and ordered wine for the restaurant
· Managed a team of managers and 30 employees in a competitive market
· Increased sales and profits by 10 percent annually.
· Responsible for training and motivating of the employees
· Developed systems to implement safety procedures and training standard
· Managed the day to day operation of the unit
La Costa Hotel and Spa, La Cost, CA: 1990-1993, Assistant Manager, Responsible for
day to day operation of La Costa Cafe
Selected Accomplishment
· Worked through the ranks to become a manager at of this exclusive Five Star Resort
· Worked as an assistant manager in an upscale café that catered to demanding clients
· Scheduled for all staff, supervised and managed the operation
· Managed daily operations of a 50 table dining room operation with a staff of over 40
Education & Training
United States International University, San Diego, CA, Business Administration
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid Spain, BS in Communications

3. Completed several wine culinary courses sponsored by Sterling and Jordan Vineyards at
Napa Valley CA.

4. Antonio Escobar
4874 Sun Valley Rd.
Del Mar CA 920 14
(619)206-7174
pp111escobar@hotmail.com
References:
Rita Hitching
Real Estate Executive
Del Mar CA 92014
858-361-3090
Christ James
Sherlock
Consulting Restaurateur Executive
San Diego CA 92101
(619) 302-4853
Salvatore Vitali
CEO
VPK Enterprises, Inc.. Dba De Medici
815-5TH
Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-7228
Holly Hamerson
Real Estate Executive
Del Mar CA 92014
(619) 417-8974