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