Kara Garofono
Monterey,CA
Summary
Multi Unit restaurant operations executive with 10+ years leading high volume QSR businesses. Currently oversee operations for 11 restaurant locations generating approximately $15M+ in annual revenue and managing 300+ employees. Expert in P&L; management, labor optimization, operational strategy, staffing, and restaurant technology systems. Proven ability to scale restaurant operations, improve profitability, and build high performing leadership teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Kauai Inc (McDonald's Franchise)
Yuba City, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Oversee operations for 11 high volume McDonald's restaurants generating ~$15M+ annual revenue
- Lead and manage 300+ employees including store managers and leadership teams
- Own P&L; performance including labor optimization, food cost controls, and budgeting
- Implement operational improvements that increase efficiency and restaurant profitability
- Use restaurant reporting systems and operational dashboards to monitor store performance
- Supported operational expansion and growth from 6 locations to 11 locations
Co-Owner
Arizona Organic Citrus Farm
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2009 - Current
- Develop and manage grocery retail partnerships and regional buyer relationships
- Execute full sales cycle including prospecting, negotiations, and contracts
- Oversee budgeting, operations, and long term strategic planning
- Manage team members and independent contractors supporting farm operations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Design Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Multi Unit Restaurant Operations
- P&L Ownership
- Restaurant Technology / POS
- Labor Optimization
- Food Cost Control
- Leadership Development
- Recruiting & Training
- Operational Strategy
- Process Improvement
- Customer Experience
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Cost Controls
Timeline
Director of Operations
Kauai Inc (McDonald's Franchise)
01.2014 - Current
Co-Owner
Arizona Organic Citrus Farm
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Design Management
Arizona State University