Tom Watkins
About Tom Watkins
Tom Watkins is an Account Executive at Restaurant365 in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in the restaurant management software industry and a background in general management.
Current Position at Restaurant365
Tom Watkins is an Account Executive at Restaurant365, based in Houston, Texas, United States. In his role, he focuses on delivering top-notch client solutions specifically for the restaurant industry. He advises on the latest technology and strategies related to people management, leveraging his extensive industry knowledge to provide thought leadership and help organizations achieve growth.
Previous Roles in Account Management
Before joining Restaurant365, Tom Watkins worked at two other companies in account management roles. He was an Account Executive at Compeat Restaurant Management Software from 2020 to 2021, where he spent a total of 9 months. Additionally, he took on the role of Enterprise Account Executive at ABIS Inc. in Houston, Texas, for a span of 5 months in 2020. Tom also worked at Compeat Restaurant Management Software from 2017 to 2020, gaining 3 years of experience as an Account Executive.
General Management and Hospitality Experience
Tom brings a rich background in general management within the restaurant industry. From 2015 to 2017, he served as General Manager at Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen in Houston. Before that, he was the Manager/General Manager at Carrabbas Kirby from 2011 to 2015. He also held the position of General Manager at Rainforest Cafe, Landry's Inc. for a year from 2009 to 2010. His longest tenure was at Pappas Restaurants, Inc., where he worked as General Manager from 1992 to 2008, accumulating 16 years of experience.
Educational Background in Hospitality
Tom Watkins studied at the University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. His studies spanned from 1995 to 2000, equipping him with foundational knowledge and skills pertinent to his subsequent career in the hospitality and restaurant management sectors.
Professional Skills and Approach
Tom Watkins excels in creative idea collaboration with corporate leadership, sales representatives, and developers. His strengths lie in creativity, thinking outside the box, good listening skills, empathy towards customers, and a goal-focused drive. He takes a consultative approach to match products and services to client needs and shares innovative solutions to foster revenue growth. Tom is also keen on executive collaboration and professional development engagements, continuously seeking new ways to develop professionally.