Lear Noayhed

Results-driven District and Multi-Unit Operations Leader with progressive experience overseeing market launches, scaling high-volume locations, and driving full P&L accountability. Proven track record of improving labor efficiency, reducing financial variance, strengthening leadership pipelines, and increasing operational consistency across multiple locations. Combines field leadership with data analytics to drive measurable revenue growth and margin expansion.

District Manager – Operations & Financial Oversight at The French Workshop (2025-10 – Present)

• Oversee multi-unit district operations across multiple bakery-café locations.
• Hold full P&L accountability across district portfolio including labor, COGS, and controllable.
• Lead and coach General Managers responsible for store-level revenue and performance execution.
• Implement standardized KPI dashboards to monitor sales mix, labor %, and margin performance.
• Drive operational alignment across locations to improve scalability and brand consistency.
• Partner with ownership on expansion planning and district-level financial forecasting.

Area Manager – Market Expansion & Multi-Unit Performance at Pura Vida Miami (2023-01 – 2025-10)

• Led launch and operational stabilization of two NYC flagship locations generating multi-million annual revenue.
• Provided multi-store oversight across NYC market, managing combined labor budgets and performance targets.
• Conducted weekly business reviews analyzing AVT, labor %, sales mix, and variance reporting to drive margin improvement.
• Improved labor deployment strategy, aligning staffing models to peak demand trends.
• Partnered with Construction and Corporate Ops on new store openings, remodel execution, and market readiness.
• Built structured onboarding systems and leadership scorecards adopted region-wide.
• Strengthened bench planning and succession development, reducing turnover in leadership roles.

Multi-Unit General Manager – Training & District Support at Starbucks Coffee Company (2022-05 – 2023-01)

• Led $2.2M high-volume training location exceeding operational KPIs.
• Supported district-level initiatives impacting multiple stores.
• Improved waste controls and operational efficiencies to protect margin.
• Coached developing leaders and shift supervisors to strengthen internal pipeline.
• Executed labor optimization strategies to improve productivity and service flow.

General Manager – Retail & Pharmacy Operations at CVS Health (2019-01 – 2022-05)

• Managed multimillion-dollar retail and pharmacy operations with strict compliance standards.
• Oversaw hiring, scheduling, payroll execution, and performance management.
• Reduced shrink through improved inventory controls and operational discipline.
• Implemented labor planning models aligned with traffic and seasonal demand.

BA in Hospitality & Tourism – Kingsborough Community College / San Francisco Art Institute

Certificate in Culinary Arts – Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)