Vice President of Operations

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A rapidly growing QSR brand with 30+ locations is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead operational strategy and execution across its restaurant footprint. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep operational experience, a passion for people development, and a drive to help scale a high-performance hospitality concept into new markets.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of Directors of Operations and General Managers to ensure operational excellence, team engagement, and accountability
• Oversee restaurant performance including labor management, cost controls, guest experience, and brand standards
• Build and optimize systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure to support expansion
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Culinary, and Marketing to align operations with growth objectives
• Play a critical role in scaling into new markets, including new store openings, team development, and market-specific adaptation
• Bring a hands-on, people-first leadership style that balances execution with empathy
• Bonus: Experience with commissary or centralized kitchen operations and culinary collaboration is a strong plus

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership in QSR or fast casual; VP or Senior Director experience strongly preferred
• Proven success in leading multi-unit operations and driving performance at scale
• Demonstrated experience expanding a brand into new markets or states
• Strong command of operational KPIs, labor optimization, and cost management
• Highly collaborative, accountable, and effective at building teams from the ground up
• Culinary/commissary operations experience a plus, especially in growth-stage concepts

Perks & Compensation:

• Base Salary: $170,000 – $185,000
• High-impact Bonus Plan
• Car Allowance + Cell Phone Stipend
• 401(k) Program
• Executive leadership opportunity with a brand entering a major growth phase

If you're energized by the idea of building something special and leading a high-performing team through growth and scale, we want to hear from you.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 161026

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Dustin Durrenberger

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