BROOKE HERRINGTON
St Louis,MO
Summary
Food safety and operations leader with over 15 years of experience in multi-site, regulated foodservice environments. Expertise in developing and executing food safety, quality, and regulatory programs across complex operations. Recognized for effectively translating regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, enhancing audit results, and fostering accountability in both company-owned and partner-operated locations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Resident District Manager
Chartwells (Compass Group)
St. Louis, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Provide senior-level oversight for food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management across 40+ sites within a large, publicly regulated foodservice system.
- Lead development, execution, and monitoring of food safety, sanitation, and compliance programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversee internal audits, administrative reviews, and corrective action plans to ensure sustained compliance and continuous improvement.
- Interpret evolving regulatory guidance and translate requirements into clear operational standards, training, and documentation practices.
- Partner with operations, quality, nutrition, and leadership teams to mitigate risk and strengthen food safety culture.
- Supervise and coach senior leaders, reinforcing accountability, documentation accuracy, and inspection readiness.
- Analyze compliance and incident data to identify trends, proactively address risk, and inform executive decision-making.
Director of Dining Services
Chartwells (Compass Group)
St. Louis, MO
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Directed food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites within a complex, high-volume foodservice operation.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management, and regulatory documentation standards.
- Led internal reviews and site assessments, reducing compliance findings through targeted training and standardized processes.
- Served as primary liaison with district administrators and regulatory stakeholders regarding findings, corrective actions, and program expectations.
- Developed and delivered training on food safety, recordkeeping, and audit preparedness for managers and frontline teams.
Operations & Brand Standards Leadership
Denny’s
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Held progressive operational roles within a national, franchise-driven restaurant brand, supporting food safety, brand standards, and frontline leadership across multiple functions.
- Delivered brand standards, food safety, and service training to franchise teams, ensuring consistent execution of company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Served as Person in Charge (PIC), maintaining compliance with health department regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards during operating hours.
- Trained and coached servers and hourly staff on food safety practices, allergen awareness, cleanliness, and guest experience expectations.
- Supported franchise operations through on-site coaching, corrective action follow-up, and reinforcement of brand and safety standards.
- Partnered with management to address inspection findings, operational gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- National, franchise-driven restaurant brand
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management And Finance
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2018
Skills
- Food safety and quality systems
- Environmental health and safety oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Franchisee program monitoring
- Audit readiness
- Inspections and corrective actions
- Risk assessment and improvement
- Policy and SOP development
- Program development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Executive collaboration
- Leadership development
- Performance accountability
- Data integrity and reporting
- Trend analysis
- Food safety management
Core Expertise
- Restaurant Food Safety & Quality Systems
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance (Federal, State & Local)
- Franchisee & Multi-Site Program Monitoring
- Audit Readiness, Inspections & Corrective Action
- Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Policy, SOP & Program Development
- Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration
- Leadership Development & Performance Accountability
- Data Integrity, Reporting & Trend Analysis
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Timeline
Resident District Manager
Chartwells (Compass Group)
01.2023 - Current
Director of Dining Services
Chartwells (Compass Group)
01.2019 - 01.2023
Operations & Brand Standards Leadership
Denny’s
01.2006 - 01.2020
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Public Health
Walden University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management And Finance
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Dietetics
Southeast Missouri State University