In addition to his consulting role, Jay holds the following positions:
President of Goliath Consulting Group with clients across the US, Europe, and Middle East.
Owner of Goliath Restaurant Management that manages clients’ restaurants in greater Atlanta
COO of Big Table Restaurants that owns the HOBNOB Tavern and Cattle Shed restaurant brands in Atlanta
Member of the Georgia Restaurant Association Political Action Committee
Prior to starting Goliath Consulting Group 13 years ago, Jay worked with several QSR companies. He worked with BLIMPIE during their growth years, helping take the chain from 100 to 2000 units. In addition, he worked with McDonald’s Corporation in a regional leadership position and oversaw the implementation of new initiatives including McCafe into 650 restaurants in the southeast.
Jay has a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Louisville and earned CFM certification from the International Food Service Executives Association. He is also a graduate of McDonald's Hamburger University. He served on the board of directors of the Georgia Restaurant Association and is a member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International. Jay volunteers for Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), supporting struggling restaurateurs.
The Book
Speaking Engagements
With 30-plus years in the restaurant industry, Jay has a story to tell about what it takes to be a successful restaurant operator and manager. In addition, his experience with business planning, marketing, and technology among other specialties allows him to dive deeper into the specifics of many components of the restaurant industry. He never shies away from the opportunity to speak about the industry.
Jay’s speaking engagements include:
Georgia Restaurant Association presentations on profitability
Texas Restaurant Association Presentation on Cybersecurity
Gordon Food Service and the state of the restaurant industry
FER Virtual Next Event
Douglas County Schools on hospitality and service
ON TAP Presented by FCSI, The Americas
Types of speaking engagements include motivational and topic-specific depending on the client’s needs.
