Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community/Civic Service
Leisure Activities
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Todd McEvoy

Todd McEvoy

Restaurant and Hospitality
Stephenville ,TX

Summary

Profile

Driven operations and people executive, known for building cultures that fuel high retention, exceptional guest experiences, and surpass profit targets. Proven success in leading operations, supply chain, training, culinary, and real estate with a relentless focus on operational excellence.


A hands-on leader who drives teams to deliver maximum results by designing and executing improvement strategies. Passionate about developing talent and identifying future leaders, fostering a culture that rewards performance.


Known for quickly uncovering opportunities and crafting strategic plans that consistently exceed system and financial goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

COO

Cotton Patch Cafe
06.2022 - 06.2024

Scope & Responsibilities

Led organizations Operations, Training, Supply Chain, and Culinary teams to deliver results in people, guest experience, and profits across 48 units in 3 states.

Oversaw 2,000+ team members and 95 million in sales with direct reporting to the CEO

Impact

  • Reduced costs over 2% through 150+ optimizations across supply chain, culinary, and operations, leveraging efficiencies, product enhancements, and labor improvements.
  • Delivered 2.5 million in savings and cost avoidance by negotiating vendor contracts in food,maintenance and operational suppliers
  • Drove accountability with new scheduling,ordering and organizational tools, resulting in 20+ consecutive months of Labor and COGS meeting or exceeding budget.
  • Boosted Guest Sentiment 100 BPS through launch of new sentiment tracking, 25+ online and in-person training classes focused on company culture and skills
  • Reduced manager turnover 175% by developing a manager retention program addressing financial, time, and purpose needs..

Regional Vice President of Operations

Cotton Patch Cafe
06.2021 - 06.2022

Scope & Responsibilities
Led regional operations for 26 units, driving optimization strategies and financial performance. Achieved results through clear goal-setting, real-time feedback, and strong accountability.

Impact

  • Drove 90% of units to meet or exceed budget in prime costs by setting clear expectations, executing focused action plans, and leveraging competitive peer group reporting.
  • Reduced hourly turnover by 50bps through active team member engagement, revising training, meetings, and incentives based on direct feedback.
  • Increased regional profits by 10% by educating teams on P&L management and cultivating an ownership mindset through unit profit-sharing incentives.
  • Transformed 8 underperforming units into leaders in retention and budget performance by enforcing labor accountability, implementing loss prevention strategies, and creating mentor groups.

Director of Operation Services

Cotton Patch Cafe
09.2020 - 06.2021

Scope & Responsibilities
Created Department and led Brand Standards, training, communications, culture, and initiative implementation across three states, impacting over 2,000 employees

Impact

  • Launched a new digital training platform with 15 initial modules, implemented across the company to enhance learning and development.
  • Developed short- and long-term communication channels that empowered employees to share ideas, driving a 500% increase in actionable feedback.%
  • Created recognition and awards programs, cultivating a positive work culture that boosted employee engagement, retention, and team morale.
  • Streamlined office operations, successfully launching 25+ initiatives, 4 menu refreshes, and 6 limited-time offers, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Proactively identified risks and implemented strategic solutions to ensure operational continuity and minimize business disruptions.

Director of Brand Standards

Cotton Patch Cafe
11.2019 - 09.2020

Scope & Responsibilities
Develop new department, audit units, interpret data,design tools and implement all Brand Standards across the system of 50 units.
Impact

  • Established and led a company-wide Quality Management System (QMS), conducting over 100 audits to enhance internal performance and accountability.
  • Authored comprehensive guidelines for QA personnel, standardizing review processes and reporting requirements across the organization.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing reported issues, resulting in a 10% increase in food quality scores within one year.
  • Developed and executed rigorous quality audits, driving continuous process improvements and risk mitigation, increasing food safety audit scores by 13%.

Area Supervisor

Cotton Patch Cafe
02.2015 - 10.2019

Scope & Responsibilities
Led operations for 8 units generating $16M+ in revenue, overseeing 20+ store managers and 350+ team members. Drove performance through clear goal-setting, real-time feedback, and accountability, ensuring operational and financial success.

Key Achievements

  • Fostered a culture of growth through ongoing coaching, resulting in the best GM retention across the system for four consecutive years.
  • Led daily operations planning with a focus on consistency and adherence to company standards, producing four GMs of the Year from the area.
  • Mediated employee conflicts with a solutions-focused approach, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and strengthening team dynamics.
  • Reduced employee turnover by cultivating a positive work environment and providing clear paths for professional growth, ranking 2nd in the system for three consecutive years.

Director of Operations/District Manager

Wes-Tex Cafe(Franchise of Cotton Patch Cafe)
03.2006 - 02.2015

Scope & Responsibilities
Directed day-to-day operations for 4 units generating $8M+ in revenue, overseeing 8+ store managers and 240+ team members. Led the implementation of corporate initiatives, ensuring P&L adherence, operational excellence, and consistent performance across all locations.

Impact

  • Led weekly sales monitoring, trend analysis, and community marketing efforts, driving YOY growth for 6 consecutive years.
  • Oversaw sales, labor, guest sentiment, and maintenance for franchised locations, achieving 8 consecutive years of highest system profit.
  • Attended owner and franchise meetings, ensuring seamless communication, implementation, and auditing across all units.

General Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
10.1998 - 02.2006

Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
04.1997 - 10.1998

Education

Accounting

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Operations Management/Oversight
  • People and Culture
  • Team Planning and Leadership
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Facilities Management

Community/Civic Service

  • Served 2 terms on Stephenville city council.
  • Served 2 terms as Mayor pro tem
  • Served 1 term on Stephenville ISD board
  • Member of Lions Club Interanational
  • Past Member of Rotary International
  • Member of Lions club for over 10 years
  • Member of Stephenville Soccer Association Board 2 years
  • Past Member of Ducks Unlimited Committee


Leisure Activities

Enjoy 

  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Golf
  • Baseball(GO RANGERS)
  • Being a Dad


Timeline

COO

Cotton Patch Cafe
06.2022 - 06.2024

Regional Vice President of Operations

Cotton Patch Cafe
06.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Operation Services

Cotton Patch Cafe
09.2020 - 06.2021

Director of Brand Standards

Cotton Patch Cafe
11.2019 - 09.2020

Area Supervisor

Cotton Patch Cafe
02.2015 - 10.2019

Director of Operations/District Manager

Wes-Tex Cafe(Franchise of Cotton Patch Cafe)
03.2006 - 02.2015

General Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
10.1998 - 02.2006

Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
04.1997 - 10.1998

Accounting

Stephen F Austin State University
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