Stephen D. Short Email & Phone Number

North Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Stephen is responsible for building and aligning all key initiatives to deliver and manufacture for over 6000 restaurants out of Henderson, Las Vegas. He also is overseeing California restaurant operations while designing and implementing strategic transportation initiatives servicing 25 states. Stephen was hand selected by his previous CEO to come over and help stand up an award-winning team up top performers that execute with servant leader principles.Food Tech Corp. crafts the finest Pizza and Italian breads, capturing the authentic taste of Italian tradition by sourcing key ingredients directly from Italy. From vine-ripened tomatoes hand-picked in Campania, to flour from Naples, and olive oil from Sicily, these essential elements transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite. Through this dedication to excellence, we've gained nationwide recognition. In our state-of-the-art facility, we blend tradition with innovation, ensuring each product reflects true artisanal excellence. Explore our passion for authentic flavors and discover why we're a trusted name in the industry.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Stephen is a business consultant, restaurant executive, and executive business developer with over 25 years of internal and external clients. He has dedicated his life of developing companies and people through proven servant leadership principles. He blends deep operational knowledge with a broad background that crosses many different functions and industries. Stephen has an execution mindset while leading change that has driven results in boardrooms and on plant floors, for Fortune 100 companies and small start-ups, alike. His Partner and CFO Desiree are ready to help you grow or stream line your business.

Las Vegas Nv 89117

Executive Management of 16 direct reports, nine multi-unit leaders, and over 7000 crew members spanning six states.· Lead trainer for external VPs while leading the growth and execution of new market entry in three states· Increased profitability and doubled the customer counts in Las Vegas Restaurants over 2.5 years.· Led new market entry of the Utah market and opened nine restaurants in less than two years while beating expectations and becoming profitable in less than a year.· Stabilized the Colorado market and led turnaround improvements in Nebraska and Iowa. All markets within this Region I serve have beaten expectations for 16 consecutive periods.· Increased profitability and doubled the customer counts in Las Vegas Restaurants over 2.5 years. · Led new market entry of the Utah market and opened nine restaurants in less than two years while beating expectations and becoming profitable in less than a year. · Stabilized the Colorado market and led turnaround improvements in Nebraska and Iowa. All markets within this Region I serve have beaten expectations for 16 consecutive periods.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Northwest Region

Disciplined operations executive within NPC and involved in decision making and strategic planning at the company level. Executive management of operations of 83 Restaurants with 14 Direct reports, 6 Multi-unit leaders, and 3200 team members. • Partnered with the senior executive team while following the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Senior VP of Human Resource to execute the operational plan to successfully deliver financial and key performance measures for the region/company. • Engage the Area Directors, General managers, and facility manager on the operations plan to ensure full execution and delivered results. • Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure the national and local advertising budgeting is set to aggressively grow market share and sales. • Increase profitability by identifying and eliminating bottom-line eroding behaviors through the development of Mid-level management. • Lead and serve the relationship between operations, human resource, and marketing to ensure alignment on financial budget while achieving the highest customer satisfaction.• Support and execution by being a servant leader focused on developing pragmatic leaders to share and drive award-winning tactics.

San Deigo Ca / Panama

Responsible for directing New Pacific Group an international development and investment company that owns and operates properties and businesses for sale and lease. For over thirty years, we have specialized in the development of successful enterprises, including restaurants, bars, concert venues, and luxury properties. With offices in the Unites States and Panama, we offer unique investment and financing opportunities to give investors a distinct advantage when seeking the ability to partner on projects anchored in thoughtful innovation and economic opportunity. Our professionals specialize in understanding our clients’ unique business needs to examine a diverse set of strategies, anticipate all angles, and provide a cohesive set of solutions that are considerate of a global perspective.

Portland, Oregon Area

"Develop teams of Top Performers who are Empowered to achieve High Standards”

Louisville, Ky

Responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations including Dough Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Maintenance, Over the Road transportation, OSHA safety, Sanitation, Accounting, Crew Relations, and world class customer service. Lead the operations and distribution to 3,800 restaurants operating out of 50 States, Including Mexico.

• Responsible for all operations for 5 Quality Control Centers while leading 300 team members, 38 Departmental Managers and Plant directors.• Developed processes within the largest QCC plant in Western Region, decreasing labor costs by$150K, exceeding corporate budget expectations, while maintaining exceptional customer service.• Spearheaded transportation and supply chain project, integrating Papa John’s operations with 3rd party logistics operations

• Regional Director of 18 Papa John’s Restaurants while leading operation turn-arounds in 7 others. • Increased sales by 15% year over year while maintaining highly motivated team members with retention levels of over 75%. • Led all Western division stores with the lowest supply chain costs while maintaining the exceptional delivery accuracy. • Developed initiatives to promote the top leaders to several corporate and franchise positions. • Promoted 3 times to various roles with in the market.

• Directed 3 Privately held servicing warehouses (CO,CA).• Spearheaded the consolidation of two California ran part plants while reducing work force by 75% and running under budget by 35%. Set up all international communication through the corporate office to create one voice. • Streamlined the process of supply chain, increasing part turns and reduced cost by 50%.

Uss Theodore Roosevelt

• Captain’s Gig Coxswain •. Master Helmsman• Directed Boat operations for the USS Theodore Roosevelt (5000 service members).• Served on 4 deployments • Honorably discharged