Jared Smith

Jared Smith is an experienced talent acquisition consultant currently working at Compass Group USA since April 2022. Prior to this role, Jared served as a franchise owner at Gecko Hospitality, where the focus was on assisting professionals in career placement from September 2015 to March 2022. Additionally, Jared held the position of Director of People Operations at Savory Management and Director of Operations at Blue Lemon. Earlier in their career, Jared worked as an Area Manager for Five Guys Enterprises, overseeing multiple stores and managing various operational aspects, and as a Regional Manager at Auto-Chlor System, where responsibilities included managing substantial accounts and driving sales growth across significant regions. Jared's career began at Islands Restaurants, where management of multiple restaurants and guest service standards was key. Jared earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Utah between 1996 and 2001.