Steven Chambers Email & Phone Number

STRATEGIC LEADER I PROFIT MAXIMIZER I PEOPLE DEVELOPER I DRIVER OF OPERATIONS EXECELLENCESuccessful senior restaurant operations executive with a long history of developing people and financial results to the highest levels. Proven ability to analyze key business drivers and develop strategies that produce top-line sales and bottom-line profits. High-integrity, energetic leader known for a tenacious commitment “Do Whatever It Takes” to drive sales, profits and market-share growth.PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS» 15+ years of directing multi-unit restaurant operations, including P&L management, annual budgeting process, performance reviews, unit-level opportunities, operational excellence and hands-on, in-store experience.» Supervised, coached and inspired large diverse teams of area developers, field operators managers to maximize sales and profitability while carrying out the company’s vision, policies and brand standards.» Directed cross-functional teams in the collaboration and execution of strategic business initiatives, supervising the go-to-market strategies from concept through completion to ensure that each project was delivered on-time, on-budget and on-strategy.» Directly involved in 20+ new store openings across 8 restaurant brands, acquisition of 3 brands and creation of 2 new restaurant brands, while implementing new systems and processes to reduce new store opening budgets.» Directed corporate strategic planning sessions and implemented companywide HR Performance Management system and other management recognition programs, which helped reduce manager turnover by 30% and team member turnover by 18%.

Listed skills include Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurants, Hospitality, and 15 others.

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  Keokuk Sr High - Keokuk, Iowa