Jesse Davis
Fort Wayne
Summary
An operational executive with a career dedicated to providing and developing strategic vision that enhances employee and customer engagement, driving improved organizational performance. Accomplishing these goals through adaptive leadership, serving others first, active listening, team building, and an unwavering optimism—always believing that the best is yet to come.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee regional operations and daily management of 10 Directors and 87 restaurants
- Supervise and responsible for the P&L management of 154M of yearly revenue
- Monitoring results and implementing strategic initiatives around key metrics such as food, labor, purchases, guest and employee engagement, turnover, and facilities needs
- Analyze and identify market trends to drive business growth
- Work closely with our human resources team to ensure all state and local laws and guidelines are followed
- Midwest (IN, OH, KY)
Senior Director
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised 12 restaurants directly (IN, IL) while also overseeing 5 Directors (MI)
- Responsible for a 56 restaurant region across multiple states
- P&L management and budget adherence
- Promoted to Sr. after being a top ranked Director for multiple years in a row
Area Director
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Directly responsible for a 12 restaurant market (IN, IL)
- P&L management and budget adherence
- Provided additional support when needed across our Midwest footprint
Area Director
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Area Director Restaurant Operations
- IN, OH, IL and MI (post Darden acquisition)
- Responsible for managing and overseeing a 12 restaurant market across multiple states
- P&L management and budget adherence
- Transitioned training programs, computer systems, BOH equipment from Cheddars Corp to Darden systems
District Partner
BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group
08.2007 - 08.2017
- As a District Partner I was responsible for a 10 restaurant market (MI, WI, PA)
- Led operational strategies to enhance overall restaurant efficiency and guest satisfaction
- P&L management and budget adherence
- Hourly employee in PA, promoted to management in Cincinnati OH, moved to Great Detroit as a District Partner in 2013
- Started out as an hourly key supervisor and was promoted throughout the ranks and ultimately reached District Partner
Country Restaurant
The Carlton Hotel
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Based out of Manhattan - New York City
- The Carlton Hotel, NYC
- Worked with Chef/Proprietor Geoffrey Zakarian
- Primary responsibility was Dining Room Captain for dinner service
- Responsible for all guest facing duties and delivered on a world class dining experience in the famous Carlton Hotel
The Modern (Bar Room)
Union Square Hospitality Group
06.2004 - 07.2006
- Based out of Manhattan - New York City
- Worked with restaurateur Danny Meyer and the Union Square Hospitality Group
- Hired as a bar back and progressed to private dining and bar room server
- Went through the art of hospitality; USHG training program
- Responsible for all guest facing duties
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) Online - Theology/Theological Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2006
Skills
- Team building
- Achieving P&L and EBITDA targets
- Expense control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational effectiveness
- People development
- Strategic thinking
- Facilities and HR
- Building and fostering a positive culture
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Senior Director
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
12.2021 - 04.2023
Area Director
Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
07.2018 - 12.2021
Area Director
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
08.2017 - 07.2018
District Partner
BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group
08.2007 - 08.2017
Country Restaurant
The Carlton Hotel
07.2006 - 08.2007
The Modern (Bar Room)
Union Square Hospitality Group
06.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science (BS) Online - Theology/Theological Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University
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