Jacob Hunter
Cedar Hill
Summary
Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
M&M BBQ Company
Tool, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Lead full operational, financial, and logistics oversight for a Texas-based equipment manufacturing company.
- Increased revenue 66% within two years through operational restructuring and growth initiatives
- Tripled workforce while maintaining labor at 17% through production planning and workflow redesign
- Directed full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Managed shipping department operations, improving order accuracy and fulfillment efficiency
- Reduced operating costs 12% through vendor renegotiation and improved inventory controls
- Increased profitability 14% by strengthening margin analysis and production efficiency
- Implemented CRM and operational systems to improve sales tracking, logistics coordination, and reporting
- Equipment Manufacturing & Distribution
Chief Operating Officer
Hurtado BBQ
Arlington, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw multi-location operational performance and financial management.
- Scaled weekly revenue from $50K to $120K
- Opened two new locations within first year
- Reduced food and labor costs by double digits
- Implemented reporting and operational systems to support expansion
Regional Multi-Unit Manager
Piada Italian Street Food
North Texas & Minnesota
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed multi-market operations totaling $40M in annual revenue.
- Led recruitment, training, and development of leadership teams
- Conducted quarterly financial audits and performance reviews
- Improved operational consistency and cost controls across markets
- Exceeded corporate financial performance targets
Owner / Operator & Operations Consultant
WhiskWorthy Consulting
Dallas–Fort Worth–Austin
2016 - 01.2020
- Provided executive-level operational and financial consulting services.
- Directed P&L management and financial restructuring initiatives
- Reduced prime costs and improved operational efficiency for multiple clients
- Partnered with CPA firms to enhance financial visibility and reporting
- Managed $20M capital investment projects
- Implemented POS and operational systems improving accuracy and cost control
Executive Chef
Service Systems Associates
Dallas & Denver
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed operations within a $500M multi-account organization
- Supported national account openings across multiple states
- Completed executive mentorship under corporate leadership
- Assisted underperforming units in improving margins and service performance
General Manager
Torchy’s Tacos
Austin & Houston
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Opened first Houston market location
- Increased revenue 16% within eight months
- Managed $3.5M high-volume unit
- Developed operational systems later adopted company-wide
Education
AAS - Construction Management
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TXSkills
- Operations & Production Management
- Manufacturing Workflow Optimization
- Shipping & Logistics Oversight
- P&L Ownership & Financial Forecasting
- Cost Reduction & Margin Expansion
- Multi-Unit Leadership
- Process Standardization
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Systems Implementation (CRM / POS / Operations Software)
- Workforce Planning & Team Development
- Planning and execution
- Business analysis
- Risk management
- Fiscal oversight
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
M&M BBQ Company
01.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Hurtado BBQ
01.2022 - 01.2023
Regional Multi-Unit Manager
Piada Italian Street Food
01.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Chef
Service Systems Associates
01.2013 - 01.2016
General Manager
Torchy’s Tacos
01.2011 - 01.2013
Owner / Operator & Operations Consultant
WhiskWorthy Consulting
2016 - 01.2020
AAS - Construction Management
Tarrant County College