Executive Chairman

We pride ourselves on serving high-quality farm fresh food at Bob Evans! We are AMERICA’S FARM FRESH! We 

work hard, pay attention to details (perfect plates, perfect bags), and provide our guests with the best, all-around 

family dining experience. We have immense pride in our culture and roots in our communities. Working at Bob 

Evans is about being part of something big – we have a passion for taking care of each other and our guests while 

serving farm-fresh food at a great value. Our Founder, Bob Evans, was all about growing good…join us at Bob Evans 

and be an integral part of …. Where Good Grows. 

The Executive Chairman provides strategic leadership and governance for Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC on behalf of its 

private equity owners. Serving as the leader of the Board and a key advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, the 

Executive Chairman works closely with executive leadership to establish long-term strategy, accelerate value 

creation, ensure organizational effectiveness, and maximize returns. The role focuses on enterprise performance, 

growth initiatives, capital deployment, risk management, executive talent, and preparation for future liquidity or 

exit opportunities. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Establish and oversee the long-term vision, strategic priorities, and growth agenda of the company. 

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to evaluate and approve major strategic initiatives. 

• Ensure business strategies support objectives, sustainable growth, and competitive positioning. 

• Provide guidance on acquisitions, divestitures, franchising, new business opportunities, and 

transformational initiatives. 

Board Leadership & Governance 

• Lead the Board of Directors and ensure effective governance practices. 

• Set Board agendas, facilitate decision-making, and oversee Board effectiveness. 

• Ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance standards, and legal obligations. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership and company leadership. 

• Represent the interests of the private equity sponsors and shareholders. 

• Monitor progress against the investment thesis and value creation plan. 

• Provide oversight of capital allocation decisions, major investments, financing strategies, and liquidity 

planning. 

• Support preparation and execution of recapitalization, refinancing, sale, merger, or other ownership 

transition events. 

CEO Partnership & Executive Oversight 

• Serve as a strategic advisor, mentor, and thought partner to the CEO. 

• Support and evaluate CEO performance against established business and financial objectives. 

• Participate in executive succession planning and leadership development. 

• Assist in recruiting, retaining, and developing key executive talent. 

• Oversee enterprise financial performance, including EBITDA growth, cash flow generation, return on 

invested capital, and productivity improvement. 

• Review operating results and key performance indicators to ensure achievement of strategic objectives. 

• Challenge assumptions and help leadership identify opportunities to improve profitability and enterprise 

value. 

• Ensure effective oversight of enterprise risk, cybersecurity, legal compliance, food safety, labor relations, 

and reputational risk. 

• Monitor emerging industry trends and external factors that may impact the business. 

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership. 

• Maintain relationships with investors, lenders, advisors, and other key stakeholders. 

• Serve as an ambassador for the Bob Evans brand and company culture. 

• Provide leadership during significant organizational, operational, or market events. 

• Competitive Compensation with Bonus Opportunity 

• Health and Welfare Benefits 

• 401(k) with Company Match 

• Opportunity for development and career growth 

• Significant executive leadership experience as CEO, President, Chairman, Board Director, or comparable 

senior executive role.  

• Demonstrated success leading consumer, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operating businesses.  

• Strong financial acumen, including experience with private equity ownership structures, capital markets, 

mergers and acquisitions, and value creation programs.  

• Proven ability to advise executive teams and influence strategic decision-making.  

• Experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, turnarounds, or liquidity events.  

• Outstanding communication, governance, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Achievement of strategic growth objectives.  

• EBITDA and enterprise value growth.  

• Effective execution of the private equity value creation plan.  

• CEO and executive leadership effectiveness.  

• Board effectiveness and governance excellence.  

• Successful succession planning and leadership development.  

• Readiness for recapitalization, sale, or other ownership liquidity events.  

• Sustained guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and brand strength.