Kevin GuidrozChief Operating Officer
A cornerstone of the organization for 17+ years, Kevin started with the company as a Service Manager. Over the years, he has served as General Manager, Director of Culinary Operations, Area Director of Operations and, most recently, Vice President of Operations. Before joining Taste Buds, he honed his skills in several positions with Copeland’s of New Orleans.
As Chief Operating Officer, Kevin is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, including the development and implementation of strategies to drive growth and profitability. Kevin, who comes from a family of teachers, says that is the role he enjoys the most. He said, “I am blessed to have many influential mentors. They saw value in me and encouraged me to overcome and not give up. Paying that forward is a passion for me. Our Taste Buds team doesn’t just provide jobs, we touch peoples’ lives and make a difference.”
A native West Banker, he attended Archbishop Shaw High School, University of New Orleans, and Tulane University. Kevin and his wife Melissa live in Madisonville, LA.
