Kyle Reynolds
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Operations with comprehensive experience in managing production, hospitality, sales, and distribution for a leading brewery and restaurant group. Led HR, financial controls, and developed efficient backend systems for multi-location growth. Oversaw branding, marketing, and e-commerce initiatives, driving expansion into new markets while fostering a high-performance culture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Riip Beer Co.
Huntington Beach
06.2023 - Current
- Director of Operations for a premier Southern California brewery and restaurant group, responsible for scaling teams and driving rapid revenue growth.
- Led operational and commercial strategies that increased company revenue by 75%+ in under one year.
- Spearheaded company-wide infrastructure overhaul with platform integrations including Toast POS, 7shifts scheduling, and ADP Payroll and HR, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Doubled employee headcount through strategic hiring and culture-building initiatives while developing management personnel through hands-on coaching, creating an autonomy-driven team capable of executing directives independently.
Operations Manager
Belmont Brewing Company
Long Beach
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Coordinated operations across ownership, management, brewery, and front- and back-of-house teams to enhance workflow and communication.
- Lead on-site production brewing with oversight of cellar operations, managing product quality from grain to glass.
- Developed annual beer release strategy aligned with seasonal food menus.
- Collaborated with ownership on cost control, supply chain management, and inventory scheduling to streamline daily operations.
- Redesigned back-end systems and networking infrastructure, implementing Toast POS systems and optimizing menu design for improved service delivery.
Head Brewer
Gordon Biersch Brewery
Burbank
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Formulated recipes and produced all beer served in-house.
- Managed all beer-related activities, ensuring quality and consistency in production.
- Interviewed and hired all brewing assistants and outside beer event staff.
- Coordinated community fundraising events, fostering relationships and enhancing brand visibility.
Education
Communications
Skills
- Operations and HR management
- Payroll and hiring
- Budget management
- Inventory and financial controls
- E-commerce and sales
- Facilities and equipment sourcing
- Branding and marketing
- Community fundraising
- Team building and strategic planning
- Outside sales and distribution
- Internal distribution and inventory management
- Accounts receivables
- Sponsorship and event liaison
- Systems design and implementation
Accomplishments
• Brewery of the Year, 2024 Great American Beer Festival, 2024
• Gold Medal Winner, 2024 World Beer Cup, 2024
• Featured in Forbes, Best West Coast IPA in the U.S., 2024
• Gold Medal Award, #1 Top Prize at 2025 Japan Brewer’s Cup, 2025
• Gold Medal Winner, 2024 World Beer Cup, 2024
• Featured in Forbes, Best West Coast IPA in the U.S., 2024
• Gold Medal Award, #1 Top Prize at 2025 Japan Brewer’s Cup, 2025
Linked In
- linkedin.com/in/operations-kyle
Timeline
Director of Operations - Riip Beer Co.
06.2023 - Current
Operations Manager - Belmont Brewing Company
06.2020 - 06.2023
Head Brewer - Gordon Biersch Brewery
03.2018 - 06.2020
Arizona State University - , Communications