Matt Sturm
Executive Recruiter
Division: Restaurant
Location: California (Coastal, Fresno, Northern), Oregon, Washington
Division: Hospitality
Location: Oregon, Washington
As Vice President of Operations at Salud Management Group in San Francisco, Matt Sturm demonstrated remarkable leadership in the hospitality industry. Matt oversaw new market exploration and general operations for a diverse portfolio of establishments, including two pizza restaurants, two tapas/lounge bars, two BBQ restaurants, and one fine dining establishment, collectively generating $10M in annual revenue.
Under his direction, Salud Management Group expanded significantly, with Matt founding the business in 2000 and later divesting it via private sale in 2018, yielding $7M in gross proceeds. He established and implemented departmental policies, objectives, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring seamless communication with executive team members. Matt’s strategic planning was instrumental in setting performance goals, coordinating across departments, and achieving milestones.
His efforts in planning and directing the construction of seven new properties, along with overseeing remodels, ensured ongoing compliance with company policies, optimized operations, and reduced staff turnover by 25%. His expertise in the Hospitality Industry will be hugely beneficial to Gecko Hospitality, its clients, and candidates.
Matt Sturm
Executive Recruiter
Division: Restaurant
Location: California (Coastal, Fresno, Northern), Oregon, Washington
Division: Hospitality
Location: Oregon, Washington
As Vice President of Operations at Salud Management Group in San Francisco, Matt Sturm demonstrated remarkable leadership in the hospitality industry. Matt oversaw new market exploration and general operations for a diverse portfolio of establishments, including two pizza restaurants, two tapas/lounge bars, two BBQ restaurants, and one fine dining establishment, collectively generating $10M in annual revenue.
Under his direction, Salud Management Group expanded significantly, with Matt founding the business in 2000 and later divesting it via private sale in 2018, yielding $7M in gross proceeds. He established and implemented departmental policies, objectives, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring seamless communication with executive team members. Matt’s strategic planning was instrumental in setting performance goals, coordinating across departments, and achieving milestones.
His efforts in planning and directing the construction of seven new properties, along with overseeing remodels, ensured ongoing compliance with company policies, optimized operations, and reduced staff turnover by 25%. His expertise in the Hospitality Industry will be hugely beneficial to Gecko Hospitality, its clients, and candidates.