Johnny Stubbs
Temple,GA
Summary
Accomplished Regional Vice President of Operations at Meritage Hospitality, adept in strategic planning and forecasting, with a proven track record of fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across 195 units. Skilled in leadership development and negotiation, I excel in building collaborative teams and enhancing operational efficiency. My leadership at Whataburger transformed markets, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President of Operations
Meritage Hospitality
08.2021 - Current
- Currently manage a team of 6 directors across the south east with a total revenue of 350M
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on corporate strategy development, aligning regional goals with overall vision.
- Created a collaborative work environment that promoted open communication among team members.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing advantageous pricing while maintaining quality standards.
- Coached and mentored direct reports for enhanced performance and career progression opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration and decision making.
Director of Operations
Whataburger
06.2008 - 07.2021
- Total unit count 56
- Average AUV of 3.2M-3.6M
- I have managed 3 senior AMs and as many as 7 AMs.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Responsible for the quarterly budgets to stretch the units and provide attainable targets.
- Coordinating with support partners to develop plans to help grow revenue and build brand awareness in the emerging markets.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
District Manager
WENDCO
10.1992 - 05.2008
- Oversee day to day operations of 6 units
- Maintain bench plan to quickly fill positions when opportunities arose
- Create budgets and track controllable numbers weekly. Develop action plans for any opportunities to maximize profit
- Excellent in customer service, creating a loyal customer base
Education
High School Diploma -
Pensacola High School
Pensacola05.1993
Skills
Multi-Unit Leadership
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Development
Strong Organizational Skills
Strategic Planning and Forecasting
Team Building
Teamwork and Collaboration
Detail-Oriented
Expense Reduction
Efficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Accomplishments
- Lead the company in sales and ebita in 2022 in the Atlanta market at Meritage.
- Successfully coordinated and opened new restaurants in both brands
- Current zone has led the company several quarters in comp sales growth in 2020-2021 at Whataburger.
- Zone has been in the top 10 of the company’s comp sales for three quarters running.
- AM of the quarter on 6 separate occasions at Whataburger
- DM of the year in 2006 and 2007 at Wendy’s
Timeline
Regional Vice President of Operations
Meritage Hospitality
08.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
Whataburger
06.2008 - 07.2021
District Manager
WENDCO
10.1992 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Pensacola High School
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