Brian Lyman

About Brian Lyman

A Texas Aggie at heart, Brian began his college career studying Environmental Design and Architecture in college. After a couple months working in the restaurant industry, Brian quickly realized his passion for serving others in the restaurant and hospitality world. Now, with 37 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Brian has proven successful in growing brands including Rio Bravo, Ted\'s Montana Grill, Green Hills Grill, and most recently Jim \'N Nick\'s Bar-B-Q. His career has afforded him with experience in a variety of roles including Director of Operations, Local Owner, Chief Operations Officer, and now President of Jim \'N Nick\'s Bar-B-Q. Brian\'s strong entrepreneurial skills and passion for leading and developing his operators and leadership team has played a major role in growing the Jim \'N Nick\'s brand since his start in 2001. Specialties: Restaurant Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Event Planning, Catering, Marketing

Experience

1. President

   Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q

   Jul 2017 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Currently serving as the President of the Brand, under the leadership of the Board of Directors. Responsible for securing the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. Directs and oversees operations, marketing, and financial aspects of the brand to ensure business goals are achieved. Provides direction and overall vision to Local Owners and Executive Team members, while working to preserve the company culture.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Environmental Design / Architecture

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Cooking
• Hospitality Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Culinary Skills
• Customer Service
• Hotels
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Wine
• Process Scheduler
• Hospitality
• Inventory Management
• Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Restaurant Management
• Hiring
• Restaurants
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Menu Development
• Event Planning
• Catering
• Food Service
• Marketing
• Retail