Prabhu Nanjappan

Experience

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  Kaliente Mexican Grill

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2011

  Business Owner
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  Burger King Corporation

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2014

  Sales profit operations coach

  The Sales, Profit & Operations Coach is the primary point of contact within assigned markets to support 30 - 40 franchise restaurants in achieving superior operations in accordance with brand standards, increasing sales and improving profitability. The primary focus is to evaluate each assigned restaurant to determine an action plan that will engage the Franchisee and its staff in continuous improvement in determined metrics. The Operations Coach takes an active teaching and coaching role to ensure the right behaviors are learned and supported so that improvements are sustainable over time.Visiting assigned restaurants to perform in-restaurant evaluations, including the review of financial and profit indicators and provide comprehensive coaching that drives improved and sustainable business resultsAccurately reviewing and measuring restaurant operations by using the company established process tools and action plans. Utilizing a comprehensive, hands-on coaching approach, educates restaurant management and staff on Operation Platform standards and effective use of operations systemsEngaging in immediate problem resolution and/or short-term action plans to correct critical issues Utilizing various tools around best practices in sales, marketing, finance and operations (Guerilla marketing, suggestive selling, etc.) to build restaurant capabilties and drive improvements in sales and profits Reviewing restaurant evaluations, sales and profit indicators along with established action plans with management and escalating issues Show less

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  Devs Foods LLC

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2022

  Operations Manager

  • Maintain P&L responsibility and accountability for 12 locations with 350 associates. Multi Unit. • Build and Execute Annual Operating Plan • Build, Coach and Align effective Director of Operations, District Managers, and Restaurant Management Teams• Execute Brand Standards and Operating systems to deliver a great customer experience • Grow top line sales year over year• Control operating cost while improving productivity and product efficiency. Margin Improvements.

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  Sweetgreen

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Area Leader
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  DevsFoods

  Aug 2023 - now

  Human Resources Director