Sara Maritato
Odessa
Summary
Strategic Area Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in leadership, strategic planning, and operational improve. Strong communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills ensure success in driving business objectives and enhancing organizational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Midland
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the market with the highest profitability and best labor performance in a Division spanning Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
- Transformed the area from the lowest performing in Division 1 to a top 15 ranking within 1.5 years.
- Navigated a challenging operating environment in Midland-Odessa impacted by the oil and gas industry downturn.
- Successfully added a Regional Partner (RP), Restaurant Partner Candidate (RPC), and three Training Restaurants.
- Guide Area Recruiter, Training, and Marketing to address needs and scale results.
- Surpassed key performance goals in sales, labor efficiency, and speed of service; 4 of 6 restaurants beat peer cohort in Q2.
- Built labor/food forecasting models to reduce waste and optimize deployment.
- Delivered visually compelling executive-level reviews and insights.
- Led RPS turnaround in two locations and expanded self-assessments.
- Drove financial impact in 4 out of 6 KPIs via guide rollout.
- Mentored GMs and built succession planning pipeline.
Area Director
Wendy’s Corporate
Central Florida
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Led highest-volume portfolio in Central Florida with top profitability, labor, and guest satisfaction.
- Opened and operated three Training Restaurants.
- Developed multiple leadership layers and future talent.
- Partnered with HR, Finance, Ops Services to roll out initiatives.
Leadership Development Program
Chick-fil-A
Kent Island
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Completed immersive leadership program with a focus on operations, guest experience, and team development.
- Supported labor deployment, team training, and guest service.
- Built foundational skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and leadership.
- Lived servant leadership and continuous improvement culture.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Berry College
01.2016
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Sales strategy
- Operational efficiency
- Performance metrics
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Talent development
Additional Information
Exploring Rhea Lana’s franchise ownership as a strategic business venture, Passionate about developing scalable systems and mission-driven teams
Timeline
Area Director
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
01.2023 - Current
Area Director
Wendy’s Corporate
01.2019 - 01.2023
Leadership Development Program
Chick-fil-A
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Berry College