Nick Barnhart

• Switched industries to fine tune my skills and build a team in a hyper growth aerospace company (From 80 employees to over 500 in the past two years).
• Grew the Operations Department from 5 employees to 35 in two years.
• Overhauled the operations to include new technologies and efficiencies (AI, new employee app launch, hiring and training overhaul)
• Zero turnover and sales growth exceeded 600 million in sales.

• Directed operations for 4 UrbanBelly premium culinary experience locations while providing concept development and consulting for licensed properties at Purdue University, NYC and Mohegan Sun.
• Reduced labor costs from 25% to 19% and COGS from 25% to 20% through new revenue streams, manager development, training programs, and detailed financial analysis.
• Secured Relish and UberEats partnerships, driving a 15% year-over-year sales increase.
• Played key role in planning and development of two new restaurant concepts in South Korea (opened December 2023).

• Teamed with the CEO and CFO to acquire 16 Meatheads locations to grow the company to 25 units.
• Led all operations across Chicagoland and central Illinois managing payroll, staff retention, profitability, and daily execution.
• Designed and launched “Epic University,” an intensive supervisor and manager training program; overhauled onboarding and training processes, integrating them into company culture.
• Oversaw $25+ million in annual sales while maintaining strong financial metrics (Labor 19%, COGS 21%, EBITDA 19%).

• Led district-wide operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales performance.
• Implemented training programs, along with modernization of SOP, for management teams, improving staff efficiency and service quality across multiple locations.
• Analyzed district financial reports to identify trends, optimizing budget allocations for maximum profitability.
• Coordinated marketing initiatives, increasing brand visibility and promoting community engagement through local events.

• Directed day to day operations for 15 food & retail locations and led a team of 200+ employees, overseeing training, development, and operations within Disney and Downtown Disney
• Monitored staffing levels throughout area to make decisions to move staffing and or close/open locations depending on current and projected business trends.
• Moved into Disney University where I organized classroom training sessions, analyzed training programs and employee perks, and led onboarding for new hire groups.