Guy Carney

Director of Café Operations

Role: Director of Café Operations at The Works Café
Location: Keene, NH, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Guy Carney

I am a purpose-driven executive with deep expertise in restaurant operations, franchise development, and multi-unit leadership. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with growth-focused restaurant brands, opening and operating more than 300 locations nationwide, and building scalable systems that deliver both top-line growth and bottom-line performance.As an operator and strategist, I specialize in driving operational excellence, developing leaders, and executing brand expansion strategies that strengthen culture and profitability. My leadership approach blends data-driven decision-making with a people-first philosophy—creating engaged teams that consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.At Pizza Patrón, our success is built on three Operational Absolutes: Perfect Food, Genuine Guest Service, and Immaculate Restaurants. These principles are the foundation of our brand and the driving force behind our vision to grow to 160 restaurants by the end of the decade.I’m passionate about scaling organizations through talent development, process optimization, and strategic execution—turning strong local operations into sustainable, high-performing brands.

Experience

Director of Café Operations
The Works Café
Jan 2026 — Present · Keene, NH, US
Spearhead the development of training and operational systems to enhance café efficiency. • Drive initiatives aimed at doubling company size within five years through strategic planning. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in café operations.

Education

Grossmont College
Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management
2014 — 2017
Grossmont College
Associate of Science - AS, Economics
2014 — 2017

Skills

Culinary Management
Menu Development
Sales
Restaurant Management
Guest Service Management
P&L Management
Multi-Unit
Hiring
Inventory Management
Food Safety
Hospitality Industry
Quality Assurance
Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Restaurants
Food
Team Building
Talent Management
Talent Acquisition
Food & Beverage
Leadership
Culinary Skills
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Customer Satisfaction
Training
Catering
Food Service
New Restaurant Openings
P&L

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