Description
SUMMARY: I AM AN INNOVATIVE restaurant operations senior executive with extensive experience in multi-unit leadership. My varied experience includes fine dining, casual dining, fast casual, catering and special events. In my career I have led the growth, expansion and operations for several national restaurant brands including Hurricane Grill & Wings, Shoney's and O'Charley's Inc. I have been recognized for my capacity to build excellent field leadership teams, and I take pride in my ability to coach and develop future leaders and motivate organizations to excel. I have had the privilege to work with some of the best people in the industry and my teams have been repeatedly recognized and awarded for excellence in profitability, guest satisfaction and high levels of team member engagement. I am a results driven professional with a proven track record of success in turnaround and start-up situations. My strengths include my passion for people and high levels of accountability as well as my capacity to deliver exceptional shareholder value through an intense but balanced focus on excellence of execution, financial discipline and guest satisfaction.
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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Shot + Pepper Cantina | Founder And Former Co Owner Co Owner | 1/2015 - 1/2016 |
Hurricane Grill And Wings | Vice President Of Operations | 1/2012 - 1/2012 |
Best American Hospitality (Shoney's Restaurants) | Vice President Of Operations | 1/2010 - 1/2012 |
O'charley's Inc. | Vice President Of Operations Regional Vice President Regional Director Operations Director | 1/2007 - 1/2010 |
Maryland Farms Racquet & Country Club | Food And Beverage Director | 1/1982 - 1/1988 |