Jason Scot Snodgrass
Spring,TX
Summary
Operations leader with 20+ years of experience in program management, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Expert in optimizing systems and workflows, aligning resources to business goals, and delivering operational efficiencies. Holds a B.A. in Political Science with a Finance minor and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager / Program Director
SAGE Dining Services
Houston, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Oversee $3M+ multi-site dining operation serving 1,500+ clients daily.
- Lead 20+ staff, managing hiring, training, evaluation, and development.
- Reduced costs via process improvements and strategic vendor negotiations.
- Implemented system-wide enhancements in scheduling, inventory, payroll, and compliance.
- Directed renovation of production facilities to optimize safety and workflow.
Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Delivered real-world instruction in business strategy and operations.
- Designed curriculum aligned with industry standards and student needs.
Executive Operations Manager
Café Adobe IAH
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed $5M+ high-volume restaurant operations; cut labor/food costs by 15%.
- Developed team training programs and reduced turnover by 30%.
Operations & Kitchen Manager
Local Pour | Jasper’s Backyard Grill
The Woodlands, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed kitchen operations and improved profitability through waste reduction.
- Enhanced team performance via scheduling and skills-based training.
General Store Manager
Specs Family Partners
- Oversaw $25M+ food & beverage retail operation, leading 50+ staff and driving revenue growth.
Electronics Technician (Submarines)
U.S. Navy
- Maintained mission-critical systems and developed leadership under high-pressure conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Finance
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
Skills
- Strategic Operations
- Staff Leadership
- Budget Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Technology Integration
- Project Implementation
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- POS & Inventory Control Systems
- Financial Analysis Tools
- HACCP
- OSHA
- Food Safety Compliance
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, SSAA, 2025-06-01
- ServSafe Manager & Proctor/Instructor
- Power BI Masterclass, Udemy, 2025-05-01
- Business Analysis Fundamentals, Udemy, 2025-05-01
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Houston Community College
06.2018 - 05.2020
Operations Manager / Program Director - SAGE Dining Services
02.2016 - Current
Executive Operations Manager - Café Adobe IAH
04.2015 - 02.2016
Operations & Kitchen Manager - Local Pour | Jasper’s Backyard Grill
01.2013 - 01.2015
General Store Manager - Specs Family Partners
Electronics Technician (Submarines) - U.S. Navy
Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Finance
Houston Community College - Associate of Science, Culinary Science