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Travis R. Rutherford

Operations leader with 10+ years managing teams, coordinating vendors, and delivering high-quality service in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

Professional Summary

Operations leader with 10+ years of experience managing teams, coordinating vendors, and delivering high-quality service in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. Proven ability to lead staff, maintain consistent service standards, and build strong client relationships. Experienced in overseeing daily operations, developing teams, and ensuring seamless execution across multiple service functions.

Core Competencies

  • Team leadership & staff development
  • Workplace experience & service delivery
  • Vendor management & coordination
  • Client & stakeholder relationship management
  • Scheduling, staffing & operations oversight
  • Training, coaching & performance management
  • Event & meeting coordination
  • Process improvement & operational efficiency

Professional Experience

Founder & Director of Operations
Troublemaker Chocolate — Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2025
  • Led all day-to-day operations, including staffing, vendor coordination, and service delivery
  • Recruited, trained, and developed team members to maintain consistent performance standards
  • Established systems and workflows to ensure efficient and reliable operations
  • Managed vendor relationships and service providers to support business operations
  • Oversaw scheduling, task assignment, and team coordination across functions
  • Resolved operational challenges quickly to maintain service continuity
Head of Household / Operations Manager
Private Residence — Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2022
  • Managed daily operations of a high-service environment, overseeing staff, vendors, and service delivery
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring expectations were consistently met
  • Supervised and developed team members across multiple service areas
  • Coordinated scheduling, task delegation, and workflow across staff and vendors
  • Managed external service providers, ensuring consistent quality and accountability
  • Planned and executed events and gatherings, coordinating logistics and staff
Production Lead
SuperFD / EcoCaters — Los Angeles, CA
2024 – Present
  • Supervise team operations in a high-volume environment (1,000+ units/day), ensuring consistency and efficiency
  • Train and coach team members to meet performance and quality standards
  • Coordinate workflow and resolve issues in real time to maintain service continuity
  • Support process improvements to enhance team performance and operational flow
Kitchen Manager / Site Lead
Flintridge Riding Club — Los Angeles, CA
2022 – 2023
  • Reopened and managed daily operations, overseeing staff, service delivery, and vendor coordination
  • Recruited, trained, and developed team members to ensure consistent performance
  • Coordinated scheduling, staffing, and workflow across operations
  • Managed vendor relationships and ensured service standards were maintained
  • Improved operational efficiency through structured systems and processes
Kitchen Manager / Operations Supervisor
The Eveleigh — Los Angeles, CA
2014 – 2017
  • Led and developed a 28-person team in a high-volume, service-focused environment
  • Managed scheduling, staffing, and day-to-day operations
  • Trained team members and reinforced performance standards across shifts
  • Maintained high service quality and operational consistency during peak periods
  • Coordinated vendors and supported operational needs across the business

Additional Experience

Chef Instructor — Sur La Table (training, structured program delivery, customer engagement)
San Vicente Bungalows · Trois Mec · Hatfield's (high-performance, service-driven environments)
U.S. Air Force (discipline, structured operations, accountability)

Education

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts — Pasadena, CA · Associate Degree

Additional

Available for full-time roles in operations, workplace, service delivery, or operations management. Based in Los Angeles, CA · Open to relocation. References available on request.