Aha Huts - Thibodaux, LA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Thibodaux, LA
11-50 employees
Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

AHA Huts is a 15 unit Pizza Hut franchise located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is seeking a Territory Restaurant Operations Specialist to oversee operations in the Greater New Orleans area. This role is designed for an energetic leader who can effectively manage and lead 3 Area Coaches, each responsible for 4-5 restaurants, towards achieving operational excellence. The Territory Restaurant Operations Specialist will be tasked with overseeing the people, processes, and operations to ensure that day-to-day operations in approximately 15 stores are executed flawlessly. This position requires a proven track record in turning around low-performing restaurants and involves hiring, training, and motivating Area Coaches, Restaurant Managers, Shift Managers, and their teams. The successful candidate will directly support Area Coaches by planning and setting goals, focusing on in-store problem solving, and ensuring adherence to brand standards. The role demands an organized, open-minded, and self-starting individual with a creative and extroverted personality who can provide clear direction and consistently exceed guest expectations. A growth mindset is essential, as the specialist will need to seize opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to operational oversight, the Territory Restaurant Operations Specialist will mentor Area Coaches and Managers, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health and safety codes. The role involves analyzing reports to identify growth opportunities, increasing sales year-over-year, and managing repairs and maintenance issues. The position requires a commitment to working a customer-focused 50-hour work week and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The specialist will also be responsible for maximizing P&L management, cash control, maintaining inventory, and reviewing financial reports while demonstrating a sense of urgency in task prioritization and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operations of approximately 15 stores in the Greater New Orleans area.
  • Lead and mentor 3 Area Coaches, each responsible for 4-5 restaurants.
  • Hire, train, and motivate Area Coaches, Restaurant Managers, Shift Managers, and their teams.
  • Support Area Coaches in planning and setting operational goals.
  • Focus on in-store problem solving and process improvement to meet brand standards.
  • Analyze reports to identify growth opportunities and increase sales year-over-year.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety codes and operational standards.
  • Manage repairs and maintenance issues in collaboration with Area Coaches.
  • Conduct effective and consistent visits to restaurants, providing feedback to Area Coaches and Managers.
  • Monitor inventory counts and manage COGS effectively.

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing multiple Area Coaches to meet restaurant standards and targets.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with conflict resolution capabilities.
  • Basic business math and accounting skills.
  • Ability to make strong analytical decisions.
  • Proficient computer literacy.
  • College or University Degree preferred.
  • Three to five years of successful high sales volume operational management experience in the Quick Service Restaurant industry.
  • Demonstrated track record in the selection, coaching, and development of managerial employees.
  • Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee satisfaction.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the Quick Service Restaurant industry.
  • Knowledge of local store marketing techniques and sales building strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess situations and determine root causes.

Benefits

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Company car
  • Fuel card
  • Paid time off
  • Health benefits
  • $100 phone stipend
  • $600 company car stipend
  • Computer provided by the company
  • Gas card for company use
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