Experience

AdvisoryCloud

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Advisor

  • May 2019 - Present

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Recipe Unlimited Corporation

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Vice President, Operations, Harvey's

  • 2013 - 2019

  Led the brand to successful and profitable growth over the 6-year period, taking Harvey’s from 234 locations in 2013, to 305 locations in 2019. Prioritized brand protection and provided operational and profitability support to all stakeholders.• Grew brand revenues by over $80M and boosted average restaurant volume by 25% by cultivating a culture of success, focusing on brand standards, succession planning, and local marketing. • Pioneered refrigerated garnish stations and oversaw 100+ renovations, modernizing Harvey’s with national rollout.• Mentored 20+ corporate office team members, spanning Directors, Area Managers, Trainers, and Marketers, driving a productivity-based strategy.• Developed strong relationships with the Franchisees, implementing an atmosphere of collaboration and consensus on decision making.

• Director Facilities Management (Cara Operations)

  • 2008 - 2013

  Developed and implemented Facility Management department for Cara, setting up standardized programs for multiple services across 5 brands and 400 corporately owned restaurants. • Negotiated with 100+ Canadian vendors, establishing service scopes, schedules, and rates, including janitorial, fire suppression, hood cleaning, grease trap maintenance, and window cleaning. • Safeguarded physical assets and off-set equipment disruptions by implementing work order system and process for restaurants to complete general maintenance.

• Director of Operations, Swiss Chalet (Cara Operations)

  • 2003 - 2008

  Headed operations and sales growth for 100 restaurants, consisting of both Corporate and Franchise locations. Led team of 5 District Managers, spanning the GTA, Eastern Ontario, Atlantic Canada and New York State. Oversaw P & L for 50+ corporate restaurants.• Guided troubled units into positive sales growth by coaching team to provide multi-unit sales and operational guidance to respective regions, including audits and relationship building. • Assisted restaurants in developing local marketing initiatives, boosting brand awareness.