Vice President Operations
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Management
Operations Manager, General Management, Program / Project Manager, Healthcare Management
Vice President of Operations
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) | ~80 Locations | California-Based
Job OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Vice President of Operations that can grow into COO to lead operational excellence across approximately 80 high-volume QSR locations. This is a senior, enterprise-level role for a proven operator who has directly owned large, multi‑unit restaurant portfolios and can drive consistency, profitability, and disciplined execution at scale.
This role is best suited for a leader who has personally managed 60+ restaurants, understands the realities of operational complexity at scale, and can stabilize and optimize operations while preparing the organization for its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities- Provide executive oversight of ~80 company-operated and/or franchised restaurants, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards, food safety, service, and guest experience.
- Direct multi‑layered field leadership teams (Regional Directors, District Managers, and support functions) with clear accountability and performance expectations.
- Drive measurable improvements in labor productivity, food cost, margin performance, and unit‑level profitability.
- Lead large‑scale operational initiatives including systems rollouts (POS, labor scheduling, KDS), process standardization, and throughput optimization.
- Champion disciplined change management across a geographically dispersed organization.
- Partner with the CEO and executive team on annual operating plans, budgets, forecasting, and long‑term growth strategy.
- Build a performance‑driven culture focused on execution, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
- Geographic Requirement: Must currently reside in California and be able to travel extensively throughout the state.
- Multi‑Unit Scale: Direct operational responsibility for a minimum of 60+ restaurants (experience with ~80+ strongly preferred).
- Enterprise Leadership: Prior experience as a Vice President of Operations, Senior Vice President of Operations, or COO within a QSR or fast‑casual restaurant organization.
- P&L Ownership: Demonstrated full P&L accountability at the enterprise or large regional level, including labor, food, and controllable costs.
- Industry Tenure: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the restaurant industry (QSR or fast casual preferred).
- Organizational Stability: Proven track record of 3-5+ years of tenure in senior leadership roles.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality Management, or a related field; MBA a plus.
- Regular travel within California required
Vice President Operations
• Torrance, CA, United States
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