Josh Kern is an accomplished Executive Leader with over 20 years of experience in business leadership and operational management, specializing in the restaurant industry. Currently serving as the CEO for SPB Hospitality, he has demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth through innovative sales, operations, and marketing strategies. Known for exceptional skills in strategic planning, tactical business execution, and brand development, Josh has a proven ability to inspire and lead high-performance teams, navigate complex organizational transformations, and foster a culture of agility and innovation. He has worked for such restaurant brands as Quiznos, Smashburger, American Blue Ribbon Holdings and Outback Steakhouse.
Sessions for Josh Kern
Tuesday, April 16
11:30am
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12:15pm
Navigating Complex Labor Laws & Rising Labor Costs
Location: Grand Sonoran BIn our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report, respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week. With the added challenges of complicated labor laws and minimum wage hikes, it’s no wonder that more than half indicated they plan to invest in labor scheduling technology in the coming year.
Join us to hear how top restaurant chains navigate these challenges and put themselves in a position to grow and succeed in today’s complex labor environment. Our prestigious panel of operations leaders will share the best practices their organizations are using right now to manage minor laws, fair workweek laws, and overtime and penalty pay, all while optimizing schedules in order to compensate for rising labor costs and continued staffing shortages.
Speakers:
Executive Vice President
Burgerville
Enterprise Director
Crunchtime
Chief People & Strategy Officer
Pizza Ranch
Chief Executive Officer
SPB Hospitality