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John Swanson

Executive Recruiter and Consultant at... at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Strategic Hospitality Search</span>
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Seasoned hospitality executive with 30+ years of experience in restaurant management and leadership.
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Location
Park Ridge, Illinois, United States, US
Skills
  • Food And Beverage
  • Restaurants
  • Food
  • Food Service
  • Menu Development
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John Swanson is a seasoned hospitality executive with 30+ years of experience in restaurant management, leadership, and culinary expertise. He has led various companies, including Strategic Hospitality Search, Crews and Airport Retail Management, and Levy Restaurants, delivering operational excellence and driving business growth. John holds a Business Administration degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Experience

  • Strategic Hospitality Search
    • Executive Recruiter and Consultant at SHS
      • 2017 - Present

      SHS provides expert executive and management search and talent acquisition consulting for businesses that deliver a high degree of service in food and beverage verticals such as restaurants, hotels, catering, food service, clubs, manufacturing and distribution.

  • Crews and Airport Retail Management
    • COO
      • 2014 - 2015

      Crews provides Restaurant and Retail experiences to travelers in 4 airports in the U.S. Specializing in partnering with local cutting edge brands. Responsible for financial results and operational excellence for all operations. Providing leadership and encouraging team members to be passionate...

  • ARAMARK
    • Vice President of Operations
      • 2005 - 2013

      Operational and financial accountablity for 180 profit centers in nine states. Provided vision and leadership by implementing quality standards and processes resulting in a cultural change focused on product quality and operational efficiency.-Delivered consistent results while responsibilities ...

  • Levy Restaurants
    • Sports and Entertainment
    • Executive Vice President
      • 1980 - 2002
      • Sports and Entertainment

      Led the development and implementation of operational plans, corporate structure, and organizational deployment for over 25 restaurants and 80 sports and entertainment venues from 1980 to 2002. Levy Restaurants is widely recognized as a leader in sports and entertainment food service.-Responsibl...

Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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