Joseph Knight

About Joseph Knight

Summary As an accomplished Operational and Financial Leader with over 10 years of management experience, I’ve found my successes have been achieved by effectively developing and executing strategies to drive significant revenue growth, savings, and exceptional service. I specialize in leading organizational transformations, financial reporting and forecasting, aligning operational and financial initiatives with organizational objectives, and building and leading high performing teams that succeed through a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and engagement. I am also proficient in staff training and development, cultivating key relationships and partnerships, and implementing internal controls and continuous improvements. Areas of Expertise Operations & Financial Management • Growth Management & Business Development • Financial Planning & Analysis • Sales & Marketing Strategies • Financial Statements • Budgeting & Forecasting • Financial & Data Modeling • P&L Management • Financial Reporting • Customer Experience Strategies • Internal Controls • Compliance • Risk Mitigation • Safety • Audit Management • Strategic Planning & Execution • Change Management • Relationship Building • Negotiations • Team Building & Leadership • High-Performance Culture • Training & Coaching • Innovative Solutions & Improvements • and more… Key Achievements Consistently exceeded revenue goals and generated significant sales. Successfully led the expansion of new restaurant locations; oversaw construction, operational setup, and finances. Enhanced operational and financial efficiencies; designed policies, procedures, and internal controls. Served as Corporate Trainer covering operations, P&L management, and customer service. Raised employee fulfillment and retention; built optimal team cultures and developed numerous staff members into leadership roles through coaching and mentoring.

Experience

1. Owner

   IHOP

   Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Owner and operator of IHOP restaurant(s), responsible for full P&L performance, operations, and team leadership. Oversee day-to-day execution, financial results, guest experience, food safety, and brand compliance. Lead hiring, training, and development of management teams while driving sales growth, cost control, and operational consistency. Committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and building strong teams within the community.

Education

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance

  2009 — 2013