Adam Vanderslice
Director of Operations
Dandridge,TN
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven Multi-Unit Leader with strong values, high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful operations leader with 10+ years of success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, developing people & building guest relationships to deliver competitively superior sales & earnings results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Red Lobster
East Tennessee/Charlotte, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Lead operations for 11 Red Lobster restaurants in East Tennessee and Charlotte, North Carolina
- Finished #1 of 72 markets on our Company Scorecard in FY23 which completed in May (KPI’s are GC traffic, Net Sales & EBITDA)
- Grew Sales by $2.5MM (12.7%) vs. prior year in FY23. Led the only Region in Red Lobster positive guest count & net sales vs. LY.
- Grew EBITDA vs. LY by 195% or approximately $1 MM in FY23
- Grew Off-premise Sales by 5% as Digital Business Lead for our Division of 60 restaurants.
Director of Operations
Red Lobster
Philadelphia Market (NJ, DE, PA)
04.2016 - 10.2022
- Led operations for 10 Red Lobster restaurants in New Jersey, Delaware & Pennsylvania
- Responsible for a team of 10 General Managers, 30 Managers & 500+ team members
- Delivered annual revenue of $30+ MM
- Delivered annual ROS of $5+ MM through focus on process improvement and driving efficiency in the business model
- Grew our culture as the culture leader in the Northeast Division, responsible for sending out our weekly Northeast newsletter focused on celebrating our strong culture & great people
- Grew Off-Premise Sales by 10% as Banquet Sales Leader for Northeast Division by introducing "Celebrations at Red Lobster"
- Drove key efficiencies in business model to improve margins through the COVID pandemic as a leader for menu testing/process improvements.
General Manager
Red Lobster
Deptford, NJ
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Won our prestigious “Lighthouse Club Award,” finishing 5th out of 705 restaurants in the company on KPI’s of sales growth & earnings growth
- Grew annual revenue by $1MM, delivering total revenue of $4.8MM
- Delivered earnings of +$900K which was growth of $250K over prior year
- Developed 5+ MIT’s into management
- Increased guest satisfaction from low 60’s to consistently over 70%
General Manager
Red Lobster
Charleston, WV
07.2013 - 11.2014
Restaurant Manager
Red Lobster
, New York/New Jersey
06.2010 - 07.2013
Education
Master of Business Administration – Leadership (Graduate with Distinction) -
Liberty University
01.2010
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Strong understanding of Multi-Unit Operations
- Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
- Performance Improvement
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Financial Planning
- Human Resources
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinker
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
Accomplishments
- 2016 Lighthouse Club (5th of 705 RL restaurants)
Affiliations
- Volunteer at "The Lord's Child" providing food for those in need in East TN
- Marathon/Ultra Marathon Runner
Timeline
Director of Operations
Red Lobster
10.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
Red Lobster
04.2016 - 10.2022
General Manager
Red Lobster
11.2014 - 04.2016
General Manager
Red Lobster
07.2013 - 11.2014
Restaurant Manager
Red Lobster
06.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Business Administration – Leadership (Graduate with Distinction) -
Liberty University