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Matt Hamilton

Executive Restaurant & Hospitality Operations Leader specializing in multi-unit growth and consulting

FreelanceCampbell, CA35 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Hospitality operator who has opened and started multiple restaurant and bar concepts, with a structured approach from concept/brand story and mission creation through to operational execution. Emphasizes repeatable standards, margin discipline (inventory, portioning, labor), and coaching founders/executives to build scalable, replicable operations.

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Key Strengths

  • Built and launched multiple restaurant and bar concepts from idea to open
  • Translates vision/mission into repeatable operating processes and staff decision-making
  • Operational standard-setting and measurement (time/project/result-driven execution)
  • Strong understanding of unit economics in hospitality (margins, inventory, portions, labor) to enable scaling
  • Practical mentoring of non-operations leaders using clear financial/operational examples (inventory levels tied to sales and margin)

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Experience

Independent ConsultantIndependent Consultant · Jul 2018 – Presentfreelance
Managing Director – COOPorkopolis BBQ · Apr 2010 – Jul 2018
Director of OperationsRUB BBQ Restaurants · Jun 2007 – Jul 2010
Director of RestaurantsBlue Star Resorts and Golf · Apr 2006 – Jun 2007
Chef / General ManagerVillage Tavern Restaurants · Jul 2000 – Apr 2006
General ManagerESPN Zone · Apr 1999 – Jul 2000
General ManagerJ. Alexanders Restaurants · Feb 1994 – Apr 1999
Assistant General ManagerHouston's Restaurants · Jan 1991 – Feb 1994

Awards

  • Coach of the Year

Skills

Process ImprovementCoachingForecastingBudgetingContract NegotiationRestaurant OperationsMulti-Unit OperationsHospitality ConsultingKitchen DesignMenu DevelopmentMenu EnhancementRecipe DevelopmentCulinary ArtsFood & Beverage OperationsCatering Operations

Languages

English

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Matt HamiltonExecutive Restaurant & Hospitality Operations Leader specializing in multi-unit growth and consulting