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John Ross

Regional Vice President at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">First Watch Restaurants</span>
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John Ross is a seasoned hospitality executive with 25+ years of experience in restaurant management, development, and operations, holding key roles at prominent companies like First Watch Restaurants and Carrabba's Italian Grill.
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Macungie, Pennsylvania, United States...
Skills
  • Restaurant Management
  • Hospitality
  • New Restaurant Openings
  • Restaurants
  • Catering
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John Ross is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in restaurant management, catering, and food and beverage operations. With a strong educational background in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management from Penn State University, Ross has held various leadership positions in prominent establishments, including Regional Vice President at First Watch Restaurants, President at JA Ross Foodservices, and General Manager at Chi Chi's. He has successfully grown and developed multiple restaurant concepts, including a 10-restaurant market at Carrabba's Italian Grill. Ross is proficient in multiple languages and has a proven track record of driving business growth and improving operational efficiency. His expertise spans menu development, culinary skills, and hospitality management, making him a valuable asset in the industry.

Experience

  • First Watch Restaurants
    • Regional Vice President
  • First Watch Restaurants
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Vice President
      • Nov 2018 - Present

      Working to grow First Watch Restaurants in the greater Philadelphia area.

    • Regional Vice President
      • Nov 2018 - Present

  • JA Ross Foodservices
    • Macungie Pa.
    • President
      • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
      • Macungie Pa.

      Work as a restaurant consultant.

  • CAI
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area
    • Restaurant consultant
      • May 2015 - Jun 2017
      • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

      Worked on developing a restaurant concept with a private owner.

  • Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar
    • Pennsylvania
    • Market Partner
      • Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
      • Pennsylvania

      Was responsible to find locations, hire and train managers and uphold company standards. Developed a florida concept in eastern PA.

  • Carrabba's Italian Grill
    • MidAtlantic
    • Joint Venture Partner
      • Sep 1995 - Apr 2010
      • MidAtlantic

      Was responsible for a 10 restaurant 35 million dollar market. I took the market from 4 stores to 10, helped find locations, hired and trained managers and directly supervised and worked in restaurants.

  • Chi Chi's
    • General Manager
      • 1988 - 1992

Education

  • 1982 - 1986
    Penn State University

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