Chief Operating Officer - Lak

Big Leap Brands - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Executive

Dallas, TX

About the position

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of our rapidly growing quick service restaurant brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure operational excellence across all our restaurant locations, creating a seamless and exceptional dining experience for our customers. You will be the visionary leader who sets the strategic direction for our brand's expansion, leveraging your extensive experience in the restaurant industry to drive growth and innovation. Your mission is to harmonize business acumen with culinary creativity, ensuring that our restaurants operate like a finely-tuned culinary orchestra. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, optimizing efficiency and quality to enhance the customer journey from order to service. You will collaborate closely with the executive team to develop and execute strategic plans for rapid expansion while maintaining the integrity of our brand. Your culinary innovation will be key as you work with our culinary team to create and launch exciting new menu items that keep our customers coming back for more. Empowering our restaurant teams will be a crucial part of your leadership style. You will inspire and nurture a culture of excellence, teamwork, and customer-centricity, ensuring that our brand standards are upheld across all locations. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving profitability through effective budgeting, cost management, and revenue growth initiatives. If you are ready to take the reins of a high-growth quick service restaurant brand and lead it to savory success, then this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Set the course for the brand's expansion and success, leading with passion and creativity.
• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, optimizing efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic plans for rapid expansion.
• Work closely with the culinary team to create and launch new menu items.
• Inspire and empower restaurant teams, nurturing a culture of excellence and customer-centricity.
• Uphold and reinforce brand identity across all locations, ensuring consistency in service and product offerings.
• Drive profitability through effective budgeting, cost management, and revenue growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a high-level executive within the restaurant industry, ideally in quick service or fast-casual brands.
• Visionary thinker with a knack for identifying growth opportunities and turning them into reality.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and mentor teams to achieve greatness.
• A pulse on industry trends, consumer preferences, and a drive to stay ahead of the curve.
• A hunger for driving expansion and scaling operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.