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NICK GERMAN

Cumming,GA

Summary

Senior operations executive with 20+ years of experience leading multi-site organizations with full P&L ownership and oversight of large, distributed teams. Proven track record of scaling operations, standardizing processes, expanding margins, and leading enterprise-wide change initiatives. Strategic partner to executive leadership, driving growth through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Recognized for building high-performing leadership teams and delivering consistent results in complex, fast-paced environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager of Operations

Kalo Restaurant Group
Atlanta, GA
07.2025 - Current
  • Led district operations for a 6-location portfolio, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Developed and executed district-level operational plans to improve sales performance, productivity, and overall efficiency across locations.
  • Coached and mentored site leadership teams, strengthening operational execution, employee engagement, and leadership capability.
  • Managed district budgets and supported financial target achievement through cost control, labor optimization, and expense oversight.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and operational audits, delivering actionable feedback that improved accountability and results.
  • Enforced quality, safety, and service standards to ensure consistent customer and operational outcomes.
  • Fostered a high-engagement culture focused on teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.

Director of Operations

Southern Pie, LLC
Atlanta, GA
12.2021 - 07.2025
  • Provide executive leadership for multi-site operations (10 locations) with full accountability for performance, financial results, and operational execution.
  • Own end-to-end P&L management, including budgeting, forecasting, labor optimization, expense control, and variance analysis.
  • Lead and develop a layered management structure (Area Manager and site-level leaders), driving accountability and consistent performance.
  • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governance frameworks to improve consistency, compliance, and scalability.
  • Built a company-wide training and onboarding system, reducing ramp-up time and improving leadership readiness.
  • Serve as senior point of contact for vendor strategy, contract management, and performance optimization.
  • Partner with ownership and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, growth planning, and operational improvements.
  • (Multi-Unit Operating Company)

Area Manager

Southern Pie, LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2017 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations for 10 geographically distributed sites across multiple states.
  • Led seven greenfield launches in 15 months, managing operational readiness, staffing, systems implementation, and performance stabilization.
  • Developed enterprise-level operational reporting and KPI dashboards covering labor efficiency, cost controls, and daily performance metrics.
  • Drove 12% average performance growth across locations through process improvement, leadership coaching, and data-driven decision making.
  • Prepared and managed annual operating budgets and forecasts in collaboration with executive leadership.
  • Recognized for operational excellence and growth performance.
  • (Multi-Unit Operating Company)

Hospitality Manager

Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed operational performance, budgeting, and forecasting for a multi-site service organization.
  • Led recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives to improve workforce stability and performance.
  • Delivered a 26% increase in revenue while reducing operational costs through improved controls and efficiency.
  • Reduced direct operating costs by 6% and overhead/subsidy expenses by 7% through process optimization.

General Manager

Sterling Restaurant Group
Gainesville, GA
03.2014 - 04.2016

Managed operational performance, budgeting, and forecasting for a multi-site service organization.

Led recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives to improve workforce stability and performance.

Delivered a 26% increase in revenue while reducing operational costs through improved controls and efficiency

Reduced direct operating costs by 6% and overhead/subsidy expenses by 7% through process optimization.

Director of Operations, Multi-Units

Moe's Southwest Grill-Broach Restaurants, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
01.2006 - 03.2014
  • Directed large-scale, multi-unit operations with full responsibility for financial performance, strategic planning, and execution.
  • Built annual operating plans and long-range forecasts, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and implemented inventory and procurement controls to improve margins and reduce waste.
  • Established enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Led leadership development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Achieved 22% average annual revenue growth over three consecutive years.
  • Ranked #2 nationally in performance growth and #1 regionally among peer organizations.

General Manager/Operating Partner

Various Organizations
Atlanta, GA
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • Led high-volume business units with $1M+ annual revenue responsibility.
  • Delivered consistent double-digit growth, cost discipline, and operational excellence.
  • Promoted rapidly based on sustained performance and leadership capability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IL

Skills

  • MULTI-SITE & ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
  • P&L OWNERSHIP, BUDGETING & FORECASTING
  • COST OPTIMIZATION & MARGIN IMPROVEMENT
  • OPERATIONAL SCALING & SOP DEVELOPMENT
  • NEW SITE OPENINGS & MARKET EXPANSION
  • EXECUTIVE & VENDOR PARTNERSHIPS
  • TALENT DEVELOPMENT & SUCCESSION PLANNING
  • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION
  • MICROSOFT EXCEL (VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES, REPORTING)
  • PAYROLL & LABOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
  • OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE PLATFORMS (CRUNCHTIME, ALOHA)

Timeline

Area Manager of Operations

Kalo Restaurant Group
07.2025 - Current

Director of Operations

Southern Pie, LLC
12.2021 - 07.2025

Area Manager

Southern Pie, LLC
04.2017 - 12.2021

Hospitality Manager

Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
04.2016 - 04.2017

General Manager

Sterling Restaurant Group
03.2014 - 04.2016

Director of Operations, Multi-Units

Moe's Southwest Grill-Broach Restaurants, Inc.
01.2006 - 03.2014

General Manager/Operating Partner

Various Organizations
01.1997 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School

AWARDS

Enterprise Growth Excellence Award - Southern Pie, LLC (2018) Recognized for outstanding performance driving multi-site operational growth and year-over-year business expansion.

Caterer of the Year - Sterling Restaurant Group(2015) 

Rookie of the Year - Sterling Restaurant Group(2014)