Shawn Hunter

About Shawn Hunter

International Kitchen thrives under a leader with over two decades of experience in the food service industry, including leadership roles in full-service restaurants, co-manufacturing, and nightlife operations. The team has driven substantial annual sales across multiple regions, ensuring top-performing stores in Eastern America. The company is passionate about empowering managers through tailored training and development programs that enhance performance and operational efficiency. Alongside a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the organization excels in labor and cost of goods management, supported by certifications in Serv-Safe instruction and compliance. The mission is to create scalable success for restaurants and hospitality ventures, fostering innovation and growth in dynamic markets.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Rapid Food

   Jun 2022 — Present · Dedham, MA, US

   Operate with the goal of improving customer satisfaction by providing thorough training and ongoing support for the new orderentry and fulfillment system. We have worked with many small businesses across the Northeast—companies committed toenhancing the customer experience through greater convenience, accuracy in orders, and timely delivery.Shawn owned a successful neighborhood sports bar & grill, Micas Sita, in New Jersey before selling it and relocating to Florida. He has hired, trained, and developed managers to succeed at the highest level of restaurant management performance. Shawn came to Boston as a managing partner with The Catalyst Ventures Hospitality group, overseeing operations for two of Boston’s Historic Restaurants/Bar/Nightlife: Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen & Slade’s Bar and Grill. He is currently a consultant for local restaurants in Boston, such as Orchid 7 Fusion Bar & Grill, and was instrumental in launching Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge.Given his years of experience, Shawn joins the Rapid Food Inc. team and will spearhead all operations and daily functions.

Education

• Rutgers University–Newark

  Entrepeneurship , Hospitality Administration/Management

  1993 — 1996

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor's degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Serv-Safe Instructor/Proctor
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Labor and Cost of Goods Management Specialist
• New Jersey Liquor and Bar Association Certification
• Award for Highest Average on Secret Shopper Score
• Award for Store with Highest Sales & Pba (2000 & 2001)
• Words, Excel, Power Point
• Radiant Pos
• Various Pos Systems
• P&L Management
• Planning, Budgeting, and Scheduling
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment, Training, and Retention
• Food Safety Specialist
• Advanced Computer Working Knowledge
• Problem Solving Skills
• Osha, Local Health and Safety Codes
• Budgets
• Serve Safe Instructor and Proctor
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Teamwork
• Purchasing
• Project Planning
• Performance Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Food Safety
• Management
• Income Statement
• Food
• Social Media
• Hospitality
• Human Resources
• Pos
• Food & Beverage
• Employee Training
• Inventory Management
• Marketing
• Microsoft Excel