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Jesse Newman

Woodstock

Summary

Results- driven Joint Venture Partner adept at building and leading high-performance teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner with a resilient and forward-thinking approach. Ready to bring 24 years of experience with Carrabba's Italian Grill to a new role as Market Vice President for Bonefish Grill.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Joint Venture Partner

Carrabba's Italian Grill
04.2022 - Current
  • Built a team of leaders consisting of 11 partners and 35 managers spread across 3 states.
  • Promoted 3 managers to partners.
  • Promoted 2 partners to busier stores.
  • Increased net sales by over $4 million in 3 years.
  • Increased levels of diversity across the regions leadership ranks.
  • Maintained a manager turnover % of sub 10%. Maintained a partner turnover % of sub 10%.
  • Consistently top 3 on the Carrabba's score card. On track to hit $50 million in gross sales as a region in 2025.
  • Increased sales in Q1 2025 by over $500k net


Managing Partner

CARRABBA'S Italian Grill
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Built a team of leaders and grew staff to over 90 micos.
  • Promoted 2 of our managers to partners.
  • Promoted multiple managers.
  • Halted an initial sales decline, and then grew sales by more than $1 million in 4 years.
  • Led several R&M projects that increased the productivity as well as the look and feel of the restaurant.
  • Built a delivery business from 0 to 125 weekly.
  • Participated in many leadership exercises with JVP. Led several meetings.
  • Interviewed and orientated new managers in the region.

Managing Partner

Carrabba's Italian Grill
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Consistently increased sales over time
  • Consistently beat labor targets
  • Promoted 1 manager to partner
  • Promoted several managers
  • Worked closely with JVP to help grow the region and lead meetings

Education

BBA - Business

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Culinary Institute of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Talent recruitment
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Industry expertise
  • Financial acumen
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Establishing effective relationships
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Building trust and relationships
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Joint Venture Partner

Carrabba's Italian Grill
04.2022 - Current

Managing Partner

CARRABBA'S Italian Grill
05.2018 - 04.2022

Managing Partner

Carrabba's Italian Grill
09.2014 - 04.2018

BBA - Business

Charleston Southern University

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Culinary Institute of Charleston

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