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Kellie Heath

Hospitality & Operations Executive | Strategic Growth | Operational Excellence | People-First Leader

About Me

Results-driven operations executive with 15+ years of leadership experience across hospitality, food & beverage, business operations, and talent development. Proven success leading 400+ team members, overseeing $14M+ in annual revenue, and driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and profitability. Known for building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and creating scalable strategies that strengthen both business performance and company culture.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Department Head of OperationsTopgolf Callaway Brands
2023 - Present

Leading high-volume hospitality and entertainment operations, overseeing $12M+ in annual revenue, 400+ team members, and a 50,000+ sq. ft. venue. Responsible for P&L performance, food & beverage operations, talent development, guest experience, strategic planning, and operational excellence while building high-performing teams and driving sustainable revenue growth.

Multi-Unit Manager Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
2021 - 2023

Operated & oversaw two full-service restaurants, three ballrooms, full sales team and separate kitchen for room service to the Westin Hotel. Handled multiple P&Ls, budgets, projects and venue spaces. Lead full operational oversight for over $14 million in total revenue. Led over 350 team members, including 3 general managers, 12 salaried managers, and two sales managers. Managed diverse revenue channels spanning restaurant dining, banquet operations, private events, and hotel room service, strengthening operational consistency across multiple service models under one leadership structure.

General Manager Texas de Brazil
2015 - 2021

Drove daily operations of a high-volume upscale restaurant, providing full operational and P&L leadership across service, culinary, staffing, guest experience, and brand execution. Led full-scale operations for a $10M restaurant, aligning service, culinary, and management teams to deliver strong financial and guest satisfaction performance. Delivered 22% sales growth through strong operational leadership, guest experience execution, and team performance. Achieved 99% staff retention during COVID, sustaining business continuity and preserving a highly stable workforce during extreme market disruption. Combined revenue growth, operational discipline, and people leadership to strengthen performance in a complex, high-volume restaurant environment. Signed an exclusive contract with a College athletic department to host all recruiting events, bolstering event revenue by over $750K

Education

Degree of Pre-Veterinary Medicine McNeese State University
2010 - 2014

Certification

Total Certifications1

ServSafe Food Handler Manager

ServSafe

2023 - 2027

Credential ID: 17581266

Skills

Core skills10
Interests8
Languages1

Skills

Executive Operations Leadership
Strategic Planning & Execution
P&L Management
Revenue Growth & Profitability
Organizational Growth & Scaling
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Guest Experience & Service Excellence
Operational Excell
Food & Beverage Operations
Cross-Functional Leadership

Interests

Leadership & People Development
Women in Leadership
Hospitality & Guest Experience
Organizational Growth & Transformation
Mentorship & Career Development
Animal Welfare & Advocacy
Community Service & Social Impact
Building High-Performance Cultures

Languages

English

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