Owner Operator Development Program

Being an Owner Operator at Brassica means running your own high-performing restaurant with the independence, earning potential, and impact of a true owner.

Day to Day Operations Leadership:

• Lead daily restaurant operations with excellence in food quality, service, and hospitality
• Recruit, train, and develop a passionate team
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and financial performance
• Create meaningful guest experiences and community connections

Your journey:

1. Owner Operator in Training: Start off with 20 weeks of comprehensive training, including regular check-ins and individualized goal-setting sessions, to ensure you’re well-prepared. Associate Owner Operator: Reinforce your leadership and operations skills by spending 18 to 36 months leading shifts, mastering all areas of responsibility, and being a part of new restaurant openings.
2. Owner Operator: Open and lead your own Brassica, earning 50% of the bottom line ($225k on average). No personal investment required.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a starting salaries range from of 70 to 78K.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a complete benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), as well as paid parental leave.
• Generous Vacation: Receive four weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Sabbatical Leave: Benefit from a one-month paid sabbatical every five years.
• Professional Development: Access to various professional development opportunities, from continuing education courses to expeditions with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and wine education in Napa and Willamette Valleys.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for an ownership role with a chance to influence our rapidly expanding organization.

What we expect from you:

• Agreement to Travel & Relocate: Be open to travel during training and relocation for new opportunities.
• Team Player: Adopt a collaborative, “roll up your sleeves” approach, always ready to assist the team, while actively leading.
• Desire for Growth: Show a strong interest in continuous learning while contributing to the culinary, service and strategic planning of restaurant operations.
• Positive Attitude: Be enthusiastic, energetic, and optimistic, with a “can-do” “yes, and” attitude.
• Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a competitive GPA, or relevant