Jeannette Saade Bendeck

Jeannette Saade Bendeck, CDM, CFPP, serves as the Director of Operations R&D for Burger King, US & Canada at Restaurant Brands International since October 2022, leading a team in developing and refining operational procedures for packaging and menu items. Prior to this role, Jeannette held multiple leadership positions at Compass Group USA, including Senior Director of Food and Nutrition at Advent Health Hospital, and Senior Director of Catering and Athletic Concessions at Florida International University (FIU). Jeannette's experience includes managing facility services for Telemundo Media as a Resident District Manager and coordinating event catering for high-profile events. With a strong background in food services management since 1996 with Aramark, Jeannette has consistently demonstrated expertise in operations and client services, supported by academic credentials in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Nutrition and Food Service Professional, and Marketing Analytics from various esteemed institutions.