New Store Opening Manager Los Angeles, California

JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: Inclusion Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you’ll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. Job Summary The NSO Manager leads the planning and execution of new store openings across the U.S. This is a newly created role critical to scaling Joe’s footprint with excellence, speed, and consistency. From project planning and cross-functional coordination to launch-day execution and post-opening follow-up, you’ll ensure each new Joe opens on‑time, on-brand, and ready to deliver. You will be the connective tissue between HQ teams and field operators—ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and every store is set up for sustained success. This role is ideal for a high-ownership operator with a bias for action, a love for fast-paced environments, and a passion for building strong culture and best practices. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Execution Lead the full lifecycle of each store opening: planning, setup, execution, and post‑launch support Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers Own key operational readiness activities including inventory setup, staffing alignment, POS and tech readiness, and day‑one execution Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with internal teams including Construction, IT, Marketing, HR, Supply Chain, and Training to ensure alignment and accountability on all opening requirements Serve as the operational voice throughout the opening process—flagging risks, removing blockers, and keeping workstreams moving forward Build and refine NSO playbooks, templates, and checklists to drive consistency and reduce variability across openings Identify repeatable best practices and continuously improve the opening model to enable faster and smoother scale Launch Support & Store Success Design and lead culture-building events and training experiences to help local leaders open the new store with highly engaged and empowered teams Coordinate and execute soft opening and grand opening plans in partnership with field and brand teams Support Store Managers and site leadership during launch week to ensure operational excellence and team readiness Conduct post-opening reviews to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities Key Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in retail or restaurant operations, project management, or new store openings Open to candidates based in Los Angeles or San Francisco Demonstrated success managing multiple openings or multi‑unit projects simultaneously Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting in fast‑changing environments Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels Highly organized, self‑motivated, and energized by bringing new spaces to life Compensation starting at $85,000 Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants — no matter your race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or background. #J-18808-Ljbffr Joe & The Juice