Vice President Operations
• Responsible for oversight of 18 million annual sales volume in 20-unit locations • Effectively led 20 salaried managers, 10 salaried assistant managers, 17 salaried chefs, and overall supervision of 300 company and client employees • Promoted effective client relationships at all levels while safeguarding a mutually beneficial business relationship achieving client retention for 7 public schools and 13 private schools in 5 states • Overall ownership and accountability for operational management, financial performance, budget development, adhering to cost controls for product, supplies and labor. • Modeled best practices by building effective teams to deliver high quality customer service • Negotiate contract renewals with clients through the USDA RFP process & self-operated units • Passionate about culinary excellence and innovative food offerings