Davey James

Background

About Davey James

Hospitality executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, leading turnarounds, developing, and overseeing direct company operations in collaboration with restaurant leadership teams across multiple states. Leader of all restaurant operations, project management, strategy, planning, growth, development, and execution of strategic initiatives that improve financial results, ideation of brand alignment and innovation, people development, enhanced operational efficiency, and maximize profitability all while delivering sustainable and long-term financial results. I am deeply committed to creating a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and guest satisfaction. A strong focus of guidance, leadership, coaching, and support to the restaurant support center team, regional directors, general managers, and managers, fostering a work environment that empowers and engages team members better serve each other and our guests. By facilitating cross-functional support, I ensure alignment with business goals and adherence to brand standards. I have successfully opened, remodeled and reopened several new restaurants, revitalized underperforming restaurants, and received multiple awards for performance and results.As an energetic and hands-on frontline leader, I believe in learning from peers and mentoring others. People are our business. My goal is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that reflects the values and needs of the organization, its guests, teams, and communities. Leading teams successfully with a culture of accountability and sustainable results.