Christopher Snyder Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston

I. Top Level Categories for Direct Contracts or Contract Improvement>Broadline distributor MDS agreement>National account product pricing contracts, rebates and volume discounts >Direct Commodity Index and exchange contract programs to hedge market volatility >Produce flat pricing contract program>National LBW programs>Fountain soda cost cap and marketing.

Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

Seasoned executive with a proven track record in spearheading supply chain strategies for celebrity brand casual dining chains across diverse settings including free-standing locations, fast-casual environments, and high-traffic venues such as airports, casinos, and Bass Pro Shops.🔹 Accomplished in overseeing the procurement process for all major items.

Corporate Headquarters, Northborough Massachusetts

• Oversaw procurement operations for three multi-unit casual dining chains comprising 102 restaurants in total across 13 states.
• Directed supply chain activities for domestic and international product lines.
• Negotiated major purchasing contracts through direct bids on the CME and other market Exchanges with key suppliers in the commodity sector.
• Had exceptional interaction within the R&D process with two Italian chefs with the highest expectations. Through that relationship we offered the highest quality Italian cuisine with the most effect plate cost.

Randolph, Massachusetts, United States

• Led foodservice operations and managed a sales force of 80 in the foodservice category.
• Developed comprehensive business plans and spearheaded category management and development strategies.

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

• Streamlined operational programs to enhance guest service and optimize costs at three casual dining chains, Bertucci's, Chilis, and On The Border.
• Spearheaded the implementation of comprehensive cost systems and played a pivotal role in menu development.

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

• Oversaw warehouse category procurement operations for a Fortune 500 company.
• Managed national contracts with brands such as Boston Market, Einstein Bagels.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed dining facilities, and catering operations, achieving all annual budgetary goals and delivering maximum customer satisfaction.
• Interictal part of directing commencement events, feeding up to 5000 guests at one event.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Orchestrated the design and implementation of a diverse twelve-concept food court, catering to the needs of 6,000 students daily.
• Managed a team of ten managers and 220 employees, overseeing operations including a pioneering vegetarian-only dining hall and satellite kiosks.
• Oversaw the startup of the second ever in the country, on campus full line Burger King.
• Spearheaded menu design and culinary development for all catering endeavors, orchestrating events for prominent figures such as the University Dean, culinary Icon Julia Child, and international dignitaries including a.
• Successfully reversed an annual loss of $300,000, turning the operation into a profitable venture with a $75,000 surplus within the first year.