Bobby Shaw

Bobby Shaw has a diverse range of work experience in the restaurant industry. Their most recent role is Vice President of Operations at Salt & Straw, where they lead the Operations teams for their scoop shops, ensuring a positive and inclusive work culture.

Before joining Salt & Straw, Bobby was the Chief Operating Officer at Sheridan's Unforked, a fast casual restaurant in Kansas City. In this role, they developed and implemented operational strategies and processes, and played a key role in the company's strategic planning and business growth.

Prior to that, Bobby started their own consulting firm, Bobby Shaw Consulting, where they provided turn-key support and guidance to quick casual, casual dining, and fast food restaurants. Bobby specialized in helping clients with start-ups, turnarounds, profit improvement, and franchise development. Their consulting practice focused on developing high-performing teams and scaling brands.

Bobby's previous experience includes serving as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Freebirds World Burrito. During their time there, they were responsible for leading a large executive team and driving a significant transformation in the company. Under their leadership, Freebirds saw a 112% increase in profitability through menu re-engineering and streamlining product offerings.

Earlier in their career, Bobby held various leadership positions at Chipotle Mexican Grill, including Executive Regional Director, Operations Director, and Area Manager. Bobby played a crucial role in expanding Chipotle's presence in new markets and implementing innovative programs to support career development within the company.

Bobby Shaw began their career at McDonald's, starting as an hourly employee and eventually becoming a General Manager. Bobby gained valuable experience in kitchen operations and management throughout their time at McDonald's.

Overall, Bobby Shaw's extensive work experience in diverse roles within the restaurant industry has given him a broad skill set and deep understanding of operations and strategic planning.

Bobby Shaw's education history includes attending Metropolitan Community College from 2021 to 2023, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, they attended Missouri State University from 2021 to 2022 for a Customer Experience Program related to Business Administration and Management. Earlier in their educational journey, they attended Metropolitan Community College from 1995 to 2002, focusing on Business Management & Administration. Prior to their college education, they completed their high school education at Blue Springs High School from 1984 to 1986.