Jeff Van Horne is a seasoned restaurant and hospitality leader with more than 30 years of experience driving results, developing teams, and improving operations across some of the industry's most recognized brands. Throughout his career, he has held executive and senior leadership roles with organizations including Ruby Tuesday, Pilot Flying J, Five Iron Golf, Five Guys, and several independent restaurant concepts. Jeff has successfully led large-scale, multi-unit operations overseeing hundreds of locations and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue, while building a reputation for operational excellence and strong people development.
Known for his hands-on leadership style and practical approach, Jeff excels at coaching leaders, improving business performance, and creating cultures focused on accountability and results. His expertise in operational strategy, KPI analysis, process improvement, and talent development has helped organizations strengthen profitability, elevate guest experiences, and build strong leadership pipelines. A respected mentor and team builder, Jeff is passionate about helping people and businesses reach their full potential. His accomplishments include receiving Ruby Tuesday's CEO/President's Award and multiple Director of the Year honors. When he's not working he loves golfing and hiking with his wife & dog.