Chris Schnautz
Redmond
Summary
Accomplished restaurant manager with a strong background in team development and operational leadership. Known for maintaining high sales performance and successfully navigating challenges through effective training and mentoring. Proven ability to drive results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Redmond
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Led team through Whole Foods Store Process certification.
- Achieved success against established metrics and KPIs, driving team performance and meeting targets.
- Maintained year over year growth in both unit and total sales on a weekly basis.
- Rebuilt team post-Covid-19 by hiring, training, and retaining skilled members to restore operational capacity.
Market Street Manager
Haggen Northwest Fresh
Woodinville
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations of deli and foodservice, ensuring quality and efficiency across Service Deli, Chef’s Kitchen, Hot and Cold Prepared Foods, Orient Express, Charcuterie, Specialty Cheese, and Catering.
- Conducted hiring, training, and performance evaluations while overseeing scheduling, ordering, physical inventory, merchandising, food production, and guest service.
Owner/General Manager
Dondar Investments/BDK Inc.
Redmond
01.1991 - 01.2017
- Owned and operated Orange Julius and Dairy Queen locations in Washington state.
- Multi-unit management of Orange Julius, Dairy Queen, Steak Escape and Charley’s Grilled Subs restaurants.
- Developed company-wide policies and procedures, hiring and training team members to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintained relationships with landlords, vendors, and franchisors to ensure smooth business operations and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01-1991
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Inventory control
- Operational management
- Vendor management
- Restaurant management
- Multi-unit management
- Sales analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Customer service
- Team building
- Coaching
- Training
- Development
- Problem solving
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2021 - 01.2026
Market Street Manager
Haggen Northwest Fresh
01.2017 - 01.2021
Owner/General Manager
Dondar Investments/BDK Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Western Washington University