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ARJUN SURESH

Lebanon

Summary

Seasoned Director of Operations with significant experience in overseeing daily operations, improving efficiency, and leading successful teams. Proven leadership skills demonstrated through management of cross-functional teams and strategic planning initiatives. Track record of implementing operational improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB
Nashville
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide strategic leadership & direction for all operations at Nashville Soccer Club, ensuring a superior guest experience for all events.
  • Develop and execute special events and promotions to drive business growth and increase guest engagement.
  • Manage an annual F&B budget of $20 million, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining cost control measures across staffing, procurement, and inventory.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors, fostering long-term collaborations and ensuring operational success.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS TENNESSEE TITANS
Nashville
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Direct all Hospitality operations at Nissan Stadium- Home of the Tennessee Titans.
  • Partner with Titans Executive team to execute strategic plans to drive top line revenue and Voice of the Fan scores.
  • Maintain and oversee an annual operational budget of $40 million.
  • Oversee completion of local business objectives and client/partner relationship.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ DIRECTOR OF PREMIUM

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Operate all aspects of F&B at Dodger Stadium.
  • Maintain and oversee an annual operational budget of over $140 million.
  • Direct a workforce of over 1700 associates, and negotiate all union employee contracts pertaining to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
  • Partner with local and national vendors in accordance with contractual obligations set forth by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball.

SENIOR DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE

NASCAR (INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION)
Daytona Beach
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversee all F&B operations across 11 NASCAR tracks.
  • Operate an annual budget of $42+ million.
  • Lead a 4100 diverse associate organization, with 30+ directors and multiple P&L contracts.
  • Standardized processes to enable quality and consistency across a complex revenue stream.

GENERAL MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE

LYNCHBURG HILLCATS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM
Lynchburg
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Direct all food & beverage outlets for on & off premise food service operations.
  • Trained and supervised over 200 team members with the primary emphasis on customer service and profitability.
  • Prepare/execute budgets, P&L statements and other financial analytic reports.
  • Created business plan, service standards and employee training manuals.

GENERAL MANAGER

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY ROSE BOWL STADIUM
Pasadena
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversee all aspects of Premium Hospitality at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
  • Maintain and oversee annual operational budget of over $11 million.
  • Managed 54 Luxury Suites, 48 Loge Boxes and over 2500 Premium seat holders.
  • Collaborated with Wolfgang Puck Catering to execute all catered events.
  • Organized development of CRM tool Salesforce.

PREMIUM SERVICES MANAGER

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY LOS ANGELES ANGELS STADIUM
Anaheim
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated the opening of Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Stadium.
  • Created Standard Operating Procedures, Training Manuals and Sequence of Service for all Premium Service locations.
  • Hired and trained all Premium staff in compliance with Legend's standard of service.
  • Increased revenues by 10% and reduced labor cost by 12% year-over-year.

GENERAL MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE

LAKE ELSINORE STORM PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM
Lake Elsinore
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Operate all aspects of a $3 million baseball operation.
  • Manage all aspects of the Diamond Club Restaurant, Luxury Suites and Concessions operations.
  • Control fiscal accountability and manage P&L statements, including annual operational budget.
  • Facilitate weekly management meetings to evaluate profitability of operations.

Education

B.S. - HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION- SPORTS/ HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
CARBONDALE, IL

Skills

  • Multi-Unit Management
  • Profit & Loss Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Menu Engineering
  • Business Strategy
  • Partnership Development
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Technology Integration
  • Sponsorship & Marketing
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Strategic Sales
  • Brand Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS NASHVILLE SOCCER CLUB
01.2025 - Current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS TENNESSEE TITANS
01.2021 - 01.2025

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ DIRECTOR OF PREMIUM

COMPASS GROUP | LEVY RESTAURANTS LOS ANGELES DODGERS
01.2019 - 01.2021

SENIOR DIRECTOR FOOD & BEVERAGE

NASCAR (INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION)
01.2017 - 01.2019

GENERAL MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE

LYNCHBURG HILLCATS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM
01.2016 - 01.2017

GENERAL MANAGER

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY ROSE BOWL STADIUM
01.2015 - 01.2016

PREMIUM SERVICES MANAGER

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY LOS ANGELES ANGELS STADIUM
01.2013 - 01.2015

GENERAL MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE

LAKE ELSINORE STORM PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM
01.2005 - 01.2013

B.S. - HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION- SPORTS/ HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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