Vice President of Operations – Restaurants

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Vice President of Operations– Connecticut

A leading operator of QSR Restaurants and convenience stores has an exciting opening, as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding guest experiences. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for driving operational excellence, profitability, and team development across multiple districts.

Vice President of Operations Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary of $150,000 – $160,000 with full P&L accountability incentives

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule

• Travel expense reimbursement

• Professional development and leadership training programs

Vice President of Operations Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit operations in Restaurants or Convenience Stores

• Proven track record of managing P&L performance and achieving business objectives

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop District Managers and General Managers to strengthen leadership pipelines

• Direct responsibility for implementing strategic initiatives, including sales and profitability goals, customer satisfaction targets, and compliance with brand and safety standards

• Must be able to identify and resolve underperforming regions, ensure budget targets are achieved, and standardize brand delivery across restaurants and convenience outlets

• Willingness and ability to travel across Connecticut regularly

Vice President of Operations Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience representing organizations in state-level negotiations and regulatory meetings

• Familiarity with compliance tracking, performance metrics reporting, and food safety standards

• Strong cultural fit with a collaborative, strategic, and results-driven leadership style

• Excellent analytical and communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders

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: 165063

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Justin Petrovic

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