Director of Operations

Spread Bagelry is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Southeastern Region , ensuring that the team is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. This is a key position that will work closely with the Leadership team on strategic initiatives and process implementation. Spread's current Southeast region consists of Charleston, Savannah, and Atlanta. Responsibilities Lead and manage daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across all store locations throughout the Southeast Region Develop and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and operational excellence Assist in the preparation and evaluation of budgets and COGS in each store to achieve financial objectives Collaborate with senior leadership to establish performance metrics and monitor progress towards goals Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and partners to optimize business development opportunities Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance operational workflows Foster a culture of leadership by mentoring and developing team members to achieve their full potential Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards while maintaining high-quality service delivery Qualifications 5-7+ years' experience in a Leadership role within the Restaurant Industry Experience managing multi-unit restaurants with a focus on driving operational excellence Proven experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures Strong financial, budgetary, and cost control knowledge Strong knowledge of food industry, health code, food safety and sanitation Servsafe certification required within (1) month of hire Experience with POS and Inventory Management systems; Toast POS, 7shifts, xtraChef a plus Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr Spread Bagelry, Inc.