Gecko Hospitality: talent_showcase

Director of Operations

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT

4 years of DO experience with Upscale Casual concepts; currently oversees 4 stores with Average Unit Volume above $4.5 million per store
Extensive GM experience in Casual Dining restaurants averaging between $4-6 million annually
As DO with current employer, he brought structure and consistency between the restaurants
Works hard to improve culture; has vastly improved retention rates within his company since becoming DO
Salary Expectation: $100,000

Director of Operations

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT

10+ years of Director of Operations experience with Fast Casual and Full Service concepts
35+ new store openings
Multi-Unit experience overseeing locations doing between $2.5-4.5 million per year
Builds strong culture in his stores
Ability to build strong internal pipeline of talent
- Has been able to fully staff locations in Western US that are not built yet
Took over market that was down 25% in sales the prior year, and increased sales 10% over the prior year
Salary Expectation: $120,000

Restaurant General Manager

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT

10+ years of Casual Dining GM experience
Extensive experience in high volume environments; background includes GM experience in restaurants doing between $5-15 million annually
Excellent communicator who is able to develop Managers from within his own ranks
Experience with building systems, programs, and handbooks/manuals from-scratch
Salary Expectations: $85,000

Director of Operations

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT

20+ years of multi-unit experience with Full Service and QSR concepts
Most recently oversaw 12 restaurants with Average Unit Volume exceeding $2 million per location
Builds strong talent pipelines to ensure proper succession is in place
Effectively built sales and repaired rapport in neglected markets
Salary Expectation: $125,000

Director of Operations

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT

Highly skilled and dedicated Director of Operations with a strong background in safety, security and problem solving. He has overseen full transition from one ownership group to another and helped create SOP's for a huge resort destination. Starting off as a security officer and corporal in his career he developed a love and passion for serving his community, hospitality and bringing a smile to families faces.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST

A highly qualified COO candidate with over 20 years in the Hospitality Industry within Chicagoland is looking for a new role. He has several New Restaurant Openings under his belt, and excels in building clientele and vendor relations, along with strategic marketing & outreach program experience. He comes with back-of-house management experience as well, as a Corporate Executive Chef for a Multinational Hospitality company. His background has given him the knowledge and expertise to be the perfect asset to your company!

Director of Catering

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST

He spent 20 years with a National Brand, as the instrumental leader in developing their off-premise operations alongside the owner. When he joined the company it had 22 locations and he assisted in its growth to 60 stores. He developed SOPs, and training manuals, and created a "call center" for efficiency in ordering and organizing special events. He is an innovative operator and an excellent communicator.

Director of Operations

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT

15 years of Casual Dining and Fast Casual Director of Operations experience
Opened 6 new markets with most recent employer, with average unit volume above $4.5 million annually
Helped redesign menu at his most recent employer to feature more made from-scratch items
Developed several leaders from within his Management ranks who have gone on to run their own districts
Salary Expectation: $100,000