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Restaurant Leadership Conference
April 4-7, 2027
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Phoenix, Arizona

Jim McCurley
Chief Restaurant Officer at Biscuitville
Team Member

Profile

Jim McCurley is a Chief Restaurant Officer and enterprise executive with more than 30 years of experience leading transformation across complex, multi-unit restaurant organizations.He is recognized for shaping strategy at the enterprise level and translating it into scalable operating models that drive growth, improve margins, and elevate the guest and employee experience. Jim has led cross-functional teams spanning operations, culinary innovation, quality assurance, and new unit development—consistently aligning people, process, and performance to deliver measurable results.Known for operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, Jim brings a disciplined, data-informed approach while staying deeply connected to field realities. He partners closely with executive teams to navigate change, strengthen alignment, and execute against long-term growth agendas.He offers a pragmatic, results-driven perspective on what it takes to lead modern restaurant organizations in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.

Agenda Sessions

  • Unifying the Ops Management Lifecycle to Elevate Performance

    11:00am