Supervise all operations, teams, managers, and functions. Maintain budgets, P&L, and ROI. Improve processes and procedures, create standards of practice, control labor, ensure full compliance in all best practices, and develop menus. Set pricing, assess markets, increase sales, and generate profits. Supported opening stages and decision-making for market and area. Assessed markets, drove traffic once open, and controlled costs and P&L. • Directed and supervised Adele’s functions from construction to opening, created budgets, obtained permits and licenses, and managed all operations; grew revenues from 0 to $5M in 1st year, $6M in 2nd, and $7.5M 2018. • Opened new concept Emmy Squared in Nashville in March 2018; developed initiatives and funds to expand to 100 locations nationwide; upgraded seats; estimated $3M annually in sale; recognized in The Tennessean, Zagat, Thrillist, Grub Street, USA Today, NBC News and various other national news and media outlets. • Oversaw 404 Kitchen takeover and relocation; increased revenues from $1.3M to $5M during first year; secured a James Beard nomination—semifinalist; achieved several listings and recognitions for service and menu. • Identified the opportunity and the acquisition of Fin & Pearl restaurant at end of 2018, currently with revenue of $4.5M/annually, projecting $5.5M in 2019. • Controlled 22% of labor, 26% of bottom line profit, and 23% of food costs. • Managed Red Pebbles Hospitality locations in various US cities; oversaw 2 Director of Operations, PR teams, Marketing Department, Maintenance teams for all locations with success and sales up to $38M annually. • Achieved James Beard award in 2017 and various accolades and recognitions for multiple company chefs. • Spearheaded all Bajo Sexto Taco grand opening and operating functions; achieved $3M annually by 3rd year; named as top restaurant in USA Today, most anticipated new restaurant in 2016, and several other achievements and recognitions.

Directed marketing and operations functions for 5 concepts and 25 locations. Implemented various marketing, promotional, and advertising campaigns. Developed sales initiatives, secured new business opportunities, and managed budgets. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Aloha, and Micros to operate systems. Designed menus, created sales initiatives, ensured ROI, developed concepts, reduced costs, and hired new employees. • Created menus for each brand in alignment with ROI and sales targets. • Spearheaded new restaurant openings, including site selection, remodeling, marketing, sales, and grand opening. • Managed CM Foodservice locations in various US cities; oversaw 1 Director of Operations, PR teams, Marketing Department, Maintenance teams for all locations with success and sales up to $25M annually.

Completed marketing and advertisement functions, including website design, brand awareness, and logo redesign. Maximized sales, generated profits, oversaw operations, and improved various processes to enhance functions. Streamlined procedures, led teams, and supported process development. Managed budgets, P&L, and cost reduction initiatives. • Directed 2 concepts and operations for 16 locations. Additional experience in various positions at CM Food Service.

Various roles of management