Robert Jones

Experience

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  ARAMARK

  Dec 2000 - Jan 2009

  Director of Child Nutrition Services

  Alice ISD; Clear Creek ISD; Alamo Heights ISD; New Braunfels ISD. P&L management, staff management, state and federal compliance, menu development, nutritional analysis, cost analysis, budget development, implementation and compliance.Meal rate conversion – Alamo Heights ISD, 2005Re-bid team leader – Gonzales ISDDistrict finance champion (12 different school districts)Southwest regional FSA championWeekly financial projections – 98% accuracy, 2006Revenues 126% of plan – FY 2007Labor 100% of plan – FY 2007Employee recognition program – increased retention 8% in FY 2006SOX compliance Show less

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  Copperas Cove Independent School District

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2013

  Director Of Operations

  Responsible for daily operation and financial growth of $8mil annual budget. Daily duties included but not limited to staff management, location compliance, goods production and cost control.$8 million-dollar annual budgetLead an office staff of 8; field staff of 90Financial P&L – 100% of plan FY 2009-2013Budget development / complianceFinancial forecasting and variance reconciliationPerpetual inventory – weeklySoftware conversion – POS, Nutrition, InventoryCatering program - increase annual revenue by 2%Menu Reconstruction- overall participation increase of 3%Implementation of serving line conceptsImplementation of healthy breakfast initiative; Increase of 5% participationRestructuring of front line staffing- 2% in annual labor savingsWarehouse logistics – new routes; annual savings of 1%New construction – design, equip and finalizeMaintain departmental web page Show less

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  Judson ISD

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

  Director Of Operations

  Responsible for the growth and profitability of district food service department including but not limited to expense control, staff management, goods production and department supervision.$12.5 million dollar annual budgetLead an office staff of 17; field staff 200+Financial P&L – maintain positive fund balanceStrategic financial forecasting - 100% budget compliance 2013, 2014, 2015New software migration – 3% savings in inventory controlAnnual budget development State audit 2016 – Commended for ExcellenceFinancial variance reconciliation - monthly; annuallyMenu reconstruction- overall participation increase of 3%Restructuring of front line staffing - 2% annual labor savingsNew construction – design, equip and finalizeMaintain departmental web page Show less

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  Compass Group

  May 2017 - Oct 2018

  District Manager

  Responsible for setting departmental goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections, ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each location, managing budget and ensuring that each location operates within the budget.Recruiting, training and disciplining location managers.Ensuring operational efficiency in each location.Ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each location.Setting departmental goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections.Ensuring that each location adheres to company, local, state and federal regulations.Ensuring that all locations meet safety and cleanliness standards.Managing a departmental budget and ensuring that each location operates within the budget.Monitoring each locations P&L reports.Addressing operational problems that arise.Liaising between client and company headquarters.Ensuring that customer service levels are consistent across locations.Making recommendations to senior management. Show less

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  1st Choice Restaurant Equipment & Supply, LLC

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

  Regional Sales Manager

  Consult and guide high stake decision makers in equipment sales and offer creative options for unique opportunities, services and solutions.● Uncover new sales opportunities ● Develop and cultivate high level relationships● Provide equipment and design consultation to new and existing customers● Manage projects from inception to completion● Ensure proper equipment specifications and code compliance● Provide time sensitive logistics through factories and freight provider● Negotiate prices through factories and sub-contractors● Project management ● Manage logistics Show less

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  Somerset Academy, Inc.

  Mar 2021 - now

  Director of Child Nutrition Services

  Provide leadership and direction for food service operations for Brooks Academies of Texas. Responsibilities include: cost control, customer service, staff training and development, menu development, state and federal compliance, nutritional analysis and budget management.