Eric Parker

Background

About Eric Parker

Dynamic Chief Operating Officer/Culinarian with demonstrated leadership ability and extensive experience in building and managing high-performing teams. Support teams in identifying barriers and finding solutions to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that will drive and sustain a more dynamic, productive, and diverse organizational culture. Specialize in creating a strong business vision and driving teams to that vision. Skilled in clearly communicating goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes to project teams. Proven track record in providing timely financial analysis, budgeting, as well as assessing trends, forecasts, and competitive benchmarks. • History of streamlining business operations that drive growth and increase efficiencies and bottom-line profit. • Thrive in high-pressure environments requiring a strong analytic, quantitative, strategic, and operational focus. • Reputation for innovative menu offerings, high-quality ingredients, and passionate hospitality. KEY SKILLS • Cross-Function Team Leadership * Organizational Culture (diversity, equity, inclusion) • Streamlining Processes • Project Management • Hiring & Training Staff • Negotiations / Vendor Management • Change Management • Marketing, Advertising & Sales • Supply Chain Management • Event Planning • Risk Management • Finance & Budgeting • Problem Solving & Business Acumen