Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Jeff most recently worked at Vandalay Brands as the Director of Operations. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Operations at Lowlands Group and Naf Naf Grill, where they oversaw multiple restaurant locations and implemented various strategies to improve profitability and business acumen. Jeff also has experience as a Market Director at Noodles & Company and as the Vice President of Operations at Camp Bow Wow. In addition, they worked as a Consultant for Carve Barbecue and held various leadership positions at Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, including VP of Operations, Director of Operations, District Manager, and Assistant Manager/General Manager. Jeff has a track record of successfully managing operations, driving growth, and ensuring company standards are met.

Jeff Smith obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completing their studies from 1983 to 1988.