Tyrell Jackson
Nashville
Summary
Restaurant operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving sales growth, new restaurant openings, and leadership development in high-volume, corporate dining environments. Proven record of building self-sufficient management teams, scaling enterprise KPIs, and delivering consistent profitability. Operates with a district-level mindset and is ready to lead multiple locations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATING PARTNER
P.F. Chang’s
Nashville, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Led full New Restaurant Opening (NRO) from pre-opening through post-opening stabilization
- Built and onboarded complete management and hourly teams; established culture, systems, and performance expectations
- Held full operational and financial accountability for a high-volume corporate restaurant
- Drove enterprise KPIs including sales, labor, food cost, and guest satisfaction
- Partnered with regional leadership on execution, talent planning, and operational consistency
GENERAL MANAGER
STK Steakhouse
Nashville, TN
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Full P&L ownership for an $11M+ annual revenue flagship location
- Lead a workforce of 120+ employees, including hiring, development, and performance accountability of leaders
- Serve as a regional talent hub, identifying and certifying 15 corporate trainers to expand brand-wide training capacity
- Drive labor strategy, inventory control, and cost management to support sustained profitability
- Ensure consistent execution of brand standards across service, culinary, and guest experience
MANAGING PARTNER
Outback Steakhouse
Coral Springs, FL
07.2012 - 02.2023
- Scaled annual sales from $3.9M to $6.7M, ranking Top 10 nationally in sales growth and profit
- Led 5 managers and 160+ employees in a high-volume operation
- Opened and stabilized 6 restaurant locations, including a full relocation
- Built a certified training store, promoting 15 managers and 4 Managing Partners
- Selected for JYPI (District Manager in Training) program
- Awarded Partner of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021, 2020)
Sous Chef
P.F. Chang's Bistro
Naples, FL
01.2007 - 07.2012
- Directed BOH operations with accountability for food quality, labor efficiency, and cost controls
- Partnered with Operating Partner on training initiatives, menu rollouts, and brand execution
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and inventory control standards
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulf Coast High School
Skills
- Multi-Unit Operations
- P&L Ownership
- NRO Leadership
- Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Sales Growth
- Labor & Cost Optimization
- Financial Forecasting
- Operational Excellence
Certification
ServSafe Certified | Registered ServSafe Proctor
EXECUTIVE IMPACT
- $11M+ flagship P&L ownership
- New Restaurant Opening (NRO) leadership
- Opened, relocated, and stabilized multiple locations
- Developed 15+ promoted managers and 4 Managing Partners
- Top-10 national rankings in sales growth and profitability
- 18–20% cash flow | 32–35% TCI
Timeline
OPERATING PARTNER
P.F. Chang’s
11.2023 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
STK Steakhouse
02.2023 - 11.2023
MANAGING PARTNER
Outback Steakhouse
07.2012 - 02.2023
Sous Chef
P.F. Chang's Bistro
01.2007 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Gulf Coast High School