Erica Gillespie

About Erica Gillespie

Strategic operations leader with 20+ years scaling successful concepts within the food + beverage industry. Driven by a passion for learning, teaching, and building values-driven cultures and high performing teams. Forward thinking and hospitality focused, skilled in integrating emerging workplace technology solutions. An influential and motivating leader with strong strategic vision, a great passion for food, people, and commitment to excellence. Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams and instill a heightened sense of accountability.Extensive experience leading organizational change and bringing a brand vision to life, resulting in an overall better customer and employee experience. At ease in high-stress, fast-paced environments with emerging and multiple responsibilities.

Experience

1. Area Director

   Goodwin Recruiting

   Feb 2025 — Present

   As an Area Director, I mentor and support a team of Recruiting Partners, advising and counseling on various ways to drive success in their individual recruiting business. We partner together to elevate their approach and find new ways to grow and enhance their recruiting expertise. In addition, I maintain my own client portfolio and match great candidates through both contingent and retained searches.

Skills

• Culinary Management
• Restaurant Management
• Multi-Unit
• Wine
• Food & Beverage
• Culinary Skills
• Training
• New Store Openings