Currently, I serve as Chief of Staff at Friend of Chef, where I support our Partners and team members in building structure, processes, and alignment needed to deliver exceptional work. My role spans the organization, from strengthening internal operations and culture to driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring our teams can execute projects at the highest level, with clarity and purpose.
Prior to Friend of Chef, I helped scale Sticky’s from 2 to 14 locations across two states, opening 12 new restaurants and building the systems, culture, and teams that powered its growth. In 2023, I was appointed Interim CEO to guide the company through it’s most pivotal transition: shifting from a founder-led organization and navigating a complete financial restructuring, experience that shaped the operational, cultural, and financial results that follow.
Executive Experience
My Philosophy
At its core, this is a people business - the guest experience is only as strong as the culture behind it. We create memorable moments not just through how we serve our guests, but through how we show up for one another. When we invest in our people, we elevate the entire organization, and when our people feel valued, our guests feel at home.
My belief in culture, clarity, and consistency has guided every chapter of my career. When we take care of our people, they take care of the business.
What I’m Focused On
I partner with founders, operators, and early-stage hospitality brands who are building or rebuilding their operational foundations. My work focuses on strengthening teams, and designing the systems that allow growth to happen without chaos. I help brands understand where they are today, what they need next, and how to align their people and structure so performance can follow.
Results at a Glance
Built operational structure and systems to support multi-unit growth
Oversaw 14 restaurants averaging ~$1.7M in average unit volume
Supported teams through a restructuring that delivered $1.5M in annual G&A savings
Oversaw complex leadership and organizational transitions with steady, structured execution
Reduced turnover from 225% to 16% by improving culture and strengthening leadership development
Led 12 successful restaurant openings with consistent training standards
Elevated digital customer experience and menu systems, driving a 2.5% increase in check average
Guided a 200+ person organization across all levels and functions of the business
Areas of Expertise
Multi-Unit Operations / People & Culture / P&L Management / Turnaround and Restructuring / SOP & Systems Development / HR & Team Development / New Restaurant Openings / Digital & Menu Optimization / Guest Experience