Jeff Weinstein
CEO and Board Member at Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen- Claim this Profile
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Okey M. Reese
Jeff is a professional negotiator and problem solver. He is tough but fair. He values not only the outcome but also the relationship. He made decisions considering both the financial impact and the growth of the people in his organization.
Jennifer Markwart
I had the pleasure of working under Jeff's leadership for seven years. Although I never reported directly to Jeff, I felt the impact of his leadership though every position that I held within Vitaligent. Jeff invested in me when my career was only beginning. His belief in me & my abilities, gave me the confidence to grow within Vitaligent, and to also take risks along the way. Early in my district manager career, I was selected to lead two concepts within the company. Jeff guided me greatly on learning another brand, and the skills required to manage two concepts successfully. Under Jeffs leadership, I was given a safe place to grow and make mistakes, and I was always given the direct feedback that I needed. As a Senior leader within Vitaligent, I always felt that I had a voice, and I always felt valued as a person as well as an employee. One of the valuable skills I learned from Jeff is how to spot talent, and how to prioritize their development. These skills have shaped who I am as a leader, and skills I have been able to pass down to my team. Jeff ensured that leadership classes were available to all managers within the company, and as we grew in to further leadership roles, Jeff ensured that the learning never stopped. The list of what I have learned though Jeff's leadership is endless, and has shaped my professional career. I am a stronger and more effective leader having worked with him, and will continue to lead with the values instilled in me though Jeff and the Vitaligent team.
Okey M. Reese
Jeff is a professional negotiator and problem solver. He is tough but fair. He values not only the outcome but also the relationship. He made decisions considering both the financial impact and the growth of the people in his organization.
Jennifer Markwart
I had the pleasure of working under Jeff's leadership for seven years. Although I never reported directly to Jeff, I felt the impact of his leadership though every position that I held within Vitaligent. Jeff invested in me when my career was only beginning. His belief in me & my abilities, gave me the confidence to grow within Vitaligent, and to also take risks along the way. Early in my district manager career, I was selected to lead two concepts within the company. Jeff guided me greatly on learning another brand, and the skills required to manage two concepts successfully. Under Jeffs leadership, I was given a safe place to grow and make mistakes, and I was always given the direct feedback that I needed. As a Senior leader within Vitaligent, I always felt that I had a voice, and I always felt valued as a person as well as an employee. One of the valuable skills I learned from Jeff is how to spot talent, and how to prioritize their development. These skills have shaped who I am as a leader, and skills I have been able to pass down to my team. Jeff ensured that leadership classes were available to all managers within the company, and as we grew in to further leadership roles, Jeff ensured that the learning never stopped. The list of what I have learned though Jeff's leadership is endless, and has shaped my professional career. I am a stronger and more effective leader having worked with him, and will continue to lead with the values instilled in me though Jeff and the Vitaligent team.
Okey M. Reese
Jeff is a professional negotiator and problem solver. He is tough but fair. He values not only the outcome but also the relationship. He made decisions considering both the financial impact and the growth of the people in his organization.
Jennifer Markwart
I had the pleasure of working under Jeff's leadership for seven years. Although I never reported directly to Jeff, I felt the impact of his leadership though every position that I held within Vitaligent. Jeff invested in me when my career was only beginning. His belief in me & my abilities, gave me the confidence to grow within Vitaligent, and to also take risks along the way. Early in my district manager career, I was selected to lead two concepts within the company. Jeff guided me greatly on learning another brand, and the skills required to manage two concepts successfully. Under Jeffs leadership, I was given a safe place to grow and make mistakes, and I was always given the direct feedback that I needed. As a Senior leader within Vitaligent, I always felt that I had a voice, and I always felt valued as a person as well as an employee. One of the valuable skills I learned from Jeff is how to spot talent, and how to prioritize their development. These skills have shaped who I am as a leader, and skills I have been able to pass down to my team. Jeff ensured that leadership classes were available to all managers within the company, and as we grew in to further leadership roles, Jeff ensured that the learning never stopped. The list of what I have learned though Jeff's leadership is endless, and has shaped my professional career. I am a stronger and more effective leader having worked with him, and will continue to lead with the values instilled in me though Jeff and the Vitaligent team.
Okey M. Reese
Jeff is a professional negotiator and problem solver. He is tough but fair. He values not only the outcome but also the relationship. He made decisions considering both the financial impact and the growth of the people in his organization.
Jennifer Markwart
I had the pleasure of working under Jeff's leadership for seven years. Although I never reported directly to Jeff, I felt the impact of his leadership though every position that I held within Vitaligent. Jeff invested in me when my career was only beginning. His belief in me & my abilities, gave me the confidence to grow within Vitaligent, and to also take risks along the way. Early in my district manager career, I was selected to lead two concepts within the company. Jeff guided me greatly on learning another brand, and the skills required to manage two concepts successfully. Under Jeffs leadership, I was given a safe place to grow and make mistakes, and I was always given the direct feedback that I needed. As a Senior leader within Vitaligent, I always felt that I had a voice, and I always felt valued as a person as well as an employee. One of the valuable skills I learned from Jeff is how to spot talent, and how to prioritize their development. These skills have shaped who I am as a leader, and skills I have been able to pass down to my team. Jeff ensured that leadership classes were available to all managers within the company, and as we grew in to further leadership roles, Jeff ensured that the learning never stopped. The list of what I have learned though Jeff's leadership is endless, and has shaped my professional career. I am a stronger and more effective leader having worked with him, and will continue to lead with the values instilled in me though Jeff and the Vitaligent team.
Experience
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Board Member
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Senior Operating Consultant
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Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Led strategic planning and growth initiatives for Wise Sons and Beauty’s Bagel Shop.
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Sizzling Platter, LLC
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Investor and Advisor
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Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
Many thanks to my friends at Vitaligent and Sizzling Platter. I’m rooting for you!
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Brand President
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Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
Following the successful acquisition of Vitaligent, led integration of the Jamba and Cinnabon portfolio of 96 stores into the new parent company.
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Vitaligent
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
Expanded to 96 locations, creating opportunities for the next generation of food industry leaders in Northern California, Washington State and Missouri.
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President and COO
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
Added the Cinnabon brand to our portfolio and strengthened our foundation for growth.
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Chief Operating Officer
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
Led organization's expansion of Jamba locations in Northern California and Washington State, delivering a fourth consecutive year of best-in-class SSS growth.
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Vice President of Operations
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
Formed new franchise group and acquired 75 Jamba Juice locations in Northern California.
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Jamba
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director of Operations, Northern California
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
Responsible for 190 franchised and company-operated locations in Northern California. Territory also included 40 company-operated locations in New York and Chicago markets.
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Senior Director, Operations Support
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2014
Led operations support for ~850 company-operated, domestic franchise, and international stores.
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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District Manager
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2004 - 2007
Returned to operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and learned the disciplines at a world-class organization. Returned to operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and learned the disciplines at a world-class organization.
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DEAN & DELUCA
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Projects
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2003 - 2004
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Peet's Coffee
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Specialty Sales
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1999 - 2003
Built the foodservice wholesale and consumer packaged goods / direct store delivery businesses.
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Director, Retail Services
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1997 - 1999
Created the retail services function and managed the beverage and food categories.
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District Manager
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1990 - 1997
Advanced from store-level to multi-unit management in 1994.
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(various)
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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clerical worker, novice dishwasher, good prep cook, bad line cook, barista before we called it that
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1984 - 1990
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Education
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1986 - 1990
University of Michigan
BA, Philosophy -
2006 - 2008
UC Berkeley Extension
Certificate, Human Resources
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