Rob Hogya

Operations leader with experience managing seven locations generating $14.4 million in combined annual revenue and approximately 150 employees.

Background includes restaurant launches, district management, culinary operations, P&L budgets, staffing, payroll, vendor coordination, and sales growth. Uses operating metrics to manage costs and improve location performance.

District Operations Manager at Compass Group (2024-01 – Present)

• Oversaw seven locations generating $14.4 million in combined annual revenue, with responsibility for approximately 150 employees.

Director of Operations at Phillys Phinest LLC (2020-09 – 2024-01)

• Led restaurant launch planning, working with contractors and local municipalities to complete inspections; purchased equipment and maintained service records.
• Created P&L expense budgets and management performance metrics; handled payroll, HR responsibilities, and vendor coordination.
• Reduced labor costs by 22% over 12 months and achieved positive cash flow within 14 months of opening.
• Retained 73% of original employees and oversaw catering and marketing supporting reported quarterly growth of 10%.

District Manager at McAlister’s Deli (2017-01 – 2020-09)

• Advanced from General Manager to District Manager; district ranked first out of 17 districts.
• Kept controllable expenses within budget across all locations for 12 consecutive months and passed audits and inspections.

Food Service Director and Chef at Aramark (2013-08 – 2017)

• Oversaw nine campus locations and supported food cost, labor, staffing, and financial targets.
• Hired and trained staff, prepared catering dishes, and implemented client-requested events and dietary options.
• Helped improve health department scores by an average of 3%.

District Manager at Little Caesars (2009-03 – 2013-08)

• Oversaw seven restaurants, coordinated events, and managed food cost analysis, inventory, ordering, and staff training.
• Improved year-over-year sales performance from an 11% decline to 8% growth.

Collections Manager and Director of Sales at A.C.E. Recovery Services Inc. (2006-01 – 2009-03)

• Managed operational issues and assisted the owner with hiring and training staff.
• Reviewed client and debtor agreements, investigated delinquent accounts, and developed repayment solutions.

General Manager at Bob Evans (2004-01 – 2006-01)

• Increased sales by 24%; managed hiring, scheduling, training, customer concerns, food costs, inventory, and ordering.

Associate in Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management – Auburn Career Center (2001-08 – 2003-06)