Carl Essert
Multi Unit Operations Professional
6436 Terraza Portico, Carlsbad, CA 92009
email: carlessert@hotmail Home: 760-814-2209 / Cell: 760-201-5685

Born- New York, New York

Phoenix, Arizona 1977-1996

Southern California 1996-Present



Carl Essert brings with him years of hospitality & expertise as a Food & Beverage Professional. His talent developed at the finest restaurants in Southern CA., San Diego County and Phoenix AZ. as a Multi-Unit, General Manager, Sommelier and Beverage Director. With twenty five years experience in restaurant management, Carl Essert has helped create some of the most popular and innovative restaurants. The impressive list of restaurants that Carl Essert has opened includes; Donovan's Steak & Chop House, Donovan’s Prime Seafood, Pamplemousse Grille, Different Pointe of View, Christopher’s & Christopher’s Bistro, and Chandler’s Restaurant. Carl Essert has worked in many different environments including independent Chef owned operations, and large corporate Hotel / Resort settings. His ability to manage multiple venues and revenue centers reflects his self motivation and discipline. His passion is in fine dining, wine, craft beer, and cocktail programs. Over the years developing and training staff and managers leading by example, and working hand in hand. Carl’s skills and experience come with a track record of long term commitment, aggressive growth, achieved goals and profitability. The equally impressive list of restaurants that Carl Essert has been able to positively influence and restructure includes; The Palm San Diego, Clubhouse 66, Miami Grille, Bamboo Club and Pointe in Tyme
His appreciation for fine dining was fueled by his association with great Chefs such as Christopher Gross, Jeffrey Strauss, Pasquel Vignue, and Mark Tarbell. His passion for fine wine and craft cocktails is inspired & encouraged by his colleagues with great palettes such as Steve Olson, Doug Frost, Dale DeGroff, and Andy Seymor.