Lester Zaborski III

Lester Zaborski III is an accomplished operations executive, entrepreneur, and leadership development professional with 17 years of experience in the quick-service restaurant industry. He currently serves as Director of Operations for Gialil Foods, overseeing approximately 500 plus employees across 10 McDonald’s locations, supported by three area supervisors and 10 restaurant general managers. Throughout his career, Lester has built a reputation for operational excellence, team development, financial performance, and strong customer service. His previous experience with Carrols Corporation included serving as a General Manager and Acquisition Specialist, where he helped integrate newly acquired franchise locations and trained teams on operational standards. In addition to his restaurant leadership career, Lester is the founder and owner of Lestopia Inspections LLC, a New York State-licensed home inspection company providing residential and commercial property inspections. His company is built around the principle of inspecting every property as if it were his own, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and helping clients make informed decisions. Lester is also a leadership development coach and facilitator of The Heart of the Leader, a leadership course he authored and teaches. His coaching philosophy centers on servant leadership, accountability, consistency, and developing people into confident, high-performing leaders. He has successfully helped turn around underperforming teams, improve operational KPIs, and build leadership pipelines across multiple locations. Lester's professional accomplishments are complemented by a strong commitment to community service and mentorship. He has supported organizations and initiatives including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Catholic Charities, local schools, police organizations, and first responders, while also participating in fundraising and community events. As a motivational speaker and two-time MMLC Spotlight Leadership Award winner, he is passionate about inspiring others and demonstrating that effective leadership is about developing people while delivering results. Lester credits his coaching mentality and the guidance of his mother to his approach to leadership: striving to be the best at whatever he does and helping others reach their own potential.