Leah Richard

People-First Operations | SPHR, SHRM-CP

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

About

Experience

  • Barracuda Restaurants (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief of People Operations
      Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

      Leads company-wide training strategy and execution, ensuring consistent standards and competencies across all locations. Oversees recruitment and staffing practices with a focus on leadership pipeline development and organizational readiness. Serves as a culture bearer, reinforcing company values, standards, and expectations. Develops and delivers leadership development programs that support internal growth and career progression. Partners with Operations leadership to strengthen onboarding, training, and leadership consistency. Directly supervises the HR Business Partner to ensure compliant and effective HR operations.

    • Operations Manager
      Feb 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Restaurant Opening Consultant at MEPRC
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • General Manager at Willa Jean
    Apr 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • General Manager at Ace Hotel / Atelier Ace
    Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos