Rachel K Bennett
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident District Manager
Sodexo
Atlanta, GA
03.2026 - Current
- Currently lead a dynamic team of 3 salaried managers and 65 hourly team members to operate 2 Cafes, a Chick-Fil-A, a Starbucks and a Catering department that generates $6 million in annual revenue.
General Manager V – Multi unit
Sodexo
Savannah, GA
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Directed operations across 9 food service units and 1 catering department on campus at Gulfstream generating $7 million in annual revenue.
- Supervised roll out of Everyday POS operating system to 9 units including oversight of: menu and pricing migration to Dynamify, collaboration with the Everyday team, ongoing maintenance of the Everyday system.
- Oversaw launch of 6 new services on client site 1.25 to include: Chick-Fil-A unit, We Proudly Serve Starbucks Corner Brew Cafe, meal services at 2 micromarkets, dinner and weekend operations at The Hub.
- Grew team of hourly employees from 45 to 68 to ensure proper staffing campus wide.
General Manager
River Street Sweets
Savannah, GA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed a team of 50 to exceed revenue, retention, and cleanliness goals.
- Mentored three salaried managers, fostering leadership growth and performance excellence.
- Hired, onboarded, and trained 26 new employees within first 30 days.
Senior General Manager
LifeTime Athletics
Austin, TX
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Led a Central Texas team across 6 cafes and 4 bistros to achieve 125% of 2021 revenue budget during Covid recovery.
- Co-chaired a committee to reorganize pay structure, achieving full staffing across a division of 150 restaurants.
- Oversaw catering team responsible for executing events of up to 300 people, generating annual revenue exceeding $500,000.
Team Lead
TopGolf
Webster, TX
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversaw a team of up to 50 associates to consistently meet and exceed company goals.
- Supervised venue-wide catering events generating an average of $35,000 in revenue per event.
- Responsibilities included floor management, venue closing, alcohol service compliance, coaching, training, and ordering.
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co
TX & GA
07.2006 - 08.2017
- Led stores of up to 30 baristas to meet daily operational and financial goals.
- Managed all aspects of store operations including P&L oversight and partner career development.
- Directed 5 store openings and 1 permanent closure.
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Client relationship building
- Multi-unit management
- Human resource management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Resident District Manager
Sodexo
03.2026 - Current
General Manager V – Multi unit
Sodexo
09.2023 - 03.2026
General Manager
River Street Sweets
12.2022 - 08.2023
Senior General Manager
LifeTime Athletics
09.2018 - 04.2022
Team Lead
TopGolf
05.2017 - 09.2018
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co
07.2006 - 08.2017