Nathan Schneider-Smith
Operations Executive | Scaling F&B, FEC, Experiential Brands | P&L, EBITDA, Infrastructure Growth
- Role
- Director of Food and Beverage at TOCA Football
- Location
- West Orange, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nathan Schneider-Smith
I’m an operations executive leader with 15+ years of experience scaling multi-unit food & beverage, family entertainment centers, and experiential venues across corporate, franchise, license, and founder-led environments.My background spans full P&L ownership, enterprise systems implementation, new concept and venue development, and executive team leadership. I’ve helped organizations grow through acquisitions, ground-up builds, rebrands, and rapid expansion, while improving EBITDA, operational consistency, and guest experience.Highlights include delivering 20%+ EBITDA improvement within multi-brand portfolios, negotiating $10M+ in vendor partnerships, scaling systems to add 17 FEC units annually, and leading dozens of openings, remodels, and integrations through acquisitions.I bring structure without bureaucracy, building scalable operating models, strong leadership benches, and cultures that balance financial discipline with craveable guest experiences.
Experience
Director of Food and Beverage
Feb 2023 — Present
Own enterprise-wide F&B strategy and execution across all centers aligning culinary, retail, and guest experience with brand and growth objectives.* Lead vendor strategy and contract negotiations to reduce COGS while improving product quality, service levels, and supply chain reliability.* Drive operational efficiency through vendor standardization, onboarding cost reduction, and enterprise systems implementation, including inventory, purchasing, and facilities management platforms.* Build and manage a consumer-facing retail portfolio, from concept development through assortment strategy, pricing, and ongoing performance optimization.* Integrate F&B programs across remodels, acquisitions, and rebrands, ensuring seamless transitions, operational readiness, and brand consistency at opening.* Establish and scale strategic brand partnerships, creating mutually beneficial commercial relationships that deliver financial value, marketing support, and enhanced guest experience.
Education
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management
2020 — 2020
California Culinary Academy
AOS, Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
2006 — 2008
California Culinary Academy
Certificate, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
2006 — 2008
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