Director | Vice President of Strategic Operations |Healthy Fast Casual

Director / Vice President of Strategic Operations and Development

About Us:
We're not just a fast-casual restaurant; we're a movement committed to revolutionizing comfort food with quality ingredients. Our mission is simple: provide healthy choices and exceptional flavors at affordable prices. Made from scratch, our dishes redefine American cuisine, catering to diverse dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. With a focus on sustainability and community, we're proud to source locally and prioritize humane, antibiotic-free meats. No shortcuts, no compromises – just honest, delicious food.

Position: We're on the hunt for a visionary leader to join our team as the Director / Vice President of Strategic Operations and Development. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead our growth initiatives, shape our strategic direction, and ensure operational excellence across all fronts. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for hospitality, strategic planning, and driving business growth, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with our mission. Identify market opportunities and drive initiatives to capitalize on emerging trends.
• Business Development: Lead efforts to evaluate expansion opportunities, conduct market research, and drive decision-making with financial analysis and feasibility studies.
• Operational Excellence: Provide leadership for day-to-day operations, ensuring consistency, adherence to brand standards, and high-level oversight of complex situations.
• Facilities Development: Oversee new store build-out projects, manage existing facilities, and optimize processes related to maintenance, permitting, and government regulations.
• Supply Chain Management: Optimize supply chain processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on development, strategy, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Hospitality Management (advanced degrees preferred).
• - Minimum of 10 years' experience in restaurant operations, business development, and strategic planning.
• - Proven track record of driving business growth and executing strategic initiatives.
• - Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• - Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• - Fluent Spanish speaker (advantageous).
• - Passion for the restaurant/hospitality industry and a doer mentality.

Benefits:

• - Competitive base salary ($140,000 - $180,000) based on experience.
• - 20% bonus potential based on performance.
• - Equity options for top performers.
• - Hybrid work environment at our corporate office in Encinitas, Southern California.
• - Opportunity to be part of a high-growth brand expanding into new markets and states.
• - Family-centric culture with a focus on innovation and community impact.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, apply today and be part of reshaping the future of fast-casual dining. Please submit your most recent updated resume along with references.

*Note: This role requires occasional travel and a flexible schedule including weekends.*