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This is a rare opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role with real influence. You will partner directly with ownership to run the business, elevate the guest experience, and shape the future of a growing, hospitality-driven operation.

Operating Partner Benefits and Compensation

• Profit-sharing bonus paid twice per year, with potential earnings up to 10%

• Potential equity or ownership distributorship tied to bottom-line performance

• Health insurance

• Two weeks of paid vacation

• Stable, full-time schedule with consistent hours

Schedule:

• Approximately 50 hours per week

• Typical shifts between 10 AM and 8 PM, up to 9 PM on weekends

• Two days off each week

Operating Partner Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Proven leadership experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment

• Strong culinary background with hands-on kitchen leadership experience

• Front of House leadership experience with direct guest interaction

• Demonstrated ability to balance kitchen execution with guest-facing hospitality

• Experience managing costs, labor, and overall operational performance

• Comfort leading from the floor and working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team

Day-to-Day Focus:

• Oversee both BOH and FOH operations with equal confidence

• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, and cleanliness

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members

• Act as the primary ambassador for guest experience and community presence

• Drive financial performance with an ownership mindset

Operating Partner Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in scratch kitchens or chef-driven concepts

• Prior exposure to profit sharing, equity, or partnership models

• Strong local community engagement or brand-building experience

• Entrepreneurial mindset with long-term growth goals

• Ability to think like an owner, not just a manager

JOB ID: 169385

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.