Robert Ryder Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

Supporting Independent School Dining accounts in IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WI

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

$30MM in managed revenue across 2 campuses -- 3 dining halls, 7 retail locations, and high end catering program. Leading a team of 32 managers and 300 front line employees.

Morton Grove, Illinois, Us

Contracts, Budgets, and Client Relationships ::- 65 Commercial Class A, Retail, and University accounts across suburban Chicago- 500 employees- 12 Managers

92866 Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex 9, Fr

• Direct all aspects of retail, catering, and training table programs at multiple accounts with $20M+ in sales.• Controlled budgeting and ensured zero profit erosion.• Cultivated client relations to drive satisfaction and retention.• Eliminated financial discrepancies by managing cash controls, invoicing, and A/R.

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

• Managed retail operations for the #1 rehabilitation hospital network in the nation.• Executed retail support across multiple states, including Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Directed operations for the local and organic school lunch delivery program serving 4,400 meals daily with $5M in annual sales.• Completed systems implementation and restructuring to streamline operational efficiencies.• Developed staff to maximize service execution.• Sourced local and organic produce to enhance deliverables and customer satisfaction.

92866 Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex 9, Fr

• Managed financial responsibility for multiple retail locations on large commuter campus with $2M in sales, including Starbucks, Einstein Brother Bagels, Subway, and Panda Express.• Coordinated cash controls, budgeting, invoicing, and A/R to eliminate liabilities.• Managed client relations and secured feedback to improve service offerings.

92866 Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex 9, Fr

• Managed aspects of retail program at multi-venue account with $2.5M+ in sales.• Directed all product inventory and cost-effective ordering to ensure supply met demand.• Optimized efficiency by coordinating scheduling and payroll to maximize manpower.• Secured 100% Double Gold for all Food & Safety and Health Audits from NSF International to eliminate operational risks and ensure adherence to regulatory protocol.• Served as Co-Chair of the Chicago I-Gen Network.

92866 Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex 9, Fr

• Managed purchasing department and unit culinary staff of 40+ employees to sustain $2M in annual unit sales.• Exceeded budget sales by $300K in 2002 by successfully overseeing procurement activities.• Oversaw menu cycle development and served as member of a company-wide recipe development team.• Liaised between purchasing department and Western Illinois University to resolve workflow discrepancies, update on project statuses or share best practices/recommendations for optimizing efficiency.• Served as State of Illinois and ServeSafe Certified Food Safety and Sanitation Instructor.

Bachelor Of Arts, Literature

Political Science