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The Wendy's Company · 1 month ago

Director of Operations

Wendy's is a large QSR Group looking for a proven and experienced Director of Operations. The role involves overseeing daily operations of multiple Wendy's restaurants, focusing on improving customer satisfaction and human resource management objectives while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

Food and BeverageRestaurantsSnack Food

Responsibilities

Ensures proper staffing levels are achieved
Ensures diversity of management work force
Monitors crew and management labor availability
Maintains ongoing system for recruiting, recognition, and retention of restaurant management
Develops crew and management staffing plans to maintain management stability
Ensures the execution of quality, timely performance feedback, performance management, and performance reviews
Develops subordinates to maximize their contributions and future promotion opportunities
Provides proper restaurant management training and development using established systems and practices
Achieves certified training restaurant goals
Mentors District Managers to influence improved Operational performance
Will directly oversee one (1) DM to develop Operational knowledge utilizing Wendys systems, proven People Development and staffing tactics, improvement in overall OSAT scores, and improved cleanliness
Ensures all food safety procedures are executed according to Company policies and health/sanitation regulations; takes corrective action as appropriate
Plans and conducts working restaurant visits with all levels of restaurant management to ensure the continual improvement of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards on all day parts, including monitoring food product quality
Monitors to ensure "Delight Every Customer." standards are met; implements corrective actions, as required
Ensures protection of Wendy's brand and Company assets through District compliance with company policies and procedures
Evaluates store performance at specified intervals using company inspection form; coaches and retrains managers as required
Maximizes sales goals versus budget and prior year, including the monitoring/execution of National and local marketing programs
Responsible for the development of local restaurant marketing plans
Manages assigned restaurant requirements for new product rollouts/procedures
Maximizes profit goals versus budget and prior year, including the ongoing review of assigned restaurant budgets
Monitors food and labor costs and utilizes profit/loss statements to track results and implement corrective action as necessary for enhanced results
Utilizes strong knowledge and understanding of restaurant operations, budgeting, accounting, and administrative procedures to maximize sales growth and cost analysis to ensure profitability
Develop and Train Subordinates to understand the overall business and how to identify and correct areas of opportunity as it relates to overall business operations; Teaches Subordinates how to maximize on strengths to achieve success
Participates in Strategic Planning initiatives that will impact the Operational market
Performs other job duties as may be assigned or required

Qualification

Multi-unit restaurant managementP&L analysisFood Safety CertificationSupervisory practicesTrainingDevelopmentCustomer OrientationPerformance ManagementOrganizingPlanningResults OrientationFinancial AnalysisTalent ManagementProblem Solving

Required

High School diploma required
18 years old or older
Significant restaurant operations experience in the restaurant industry, multi-unit restaurant management experience required; or equivalent of education and experience
Ability to learn and apply the standard operating procedures of the Company
Ability to learn and apply HR Policies and Procedures
P&L analysis and corrective measures
Demonstrated experience in Supervisory practices
Demonstrated experience Interviewing and identifying High Performing candidates
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local employment laws
Ability to execute training and development practices
Demonstrated strong PC skills
Ability to satisfactorily complete recommended training programs such as Serve Safe and Phase Training
Food Safety Certification

Preferred

College degree preferred
Candidate's with prior Wendys District Manager and Director Area Operations

Benefits

401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid time off

Company

The Wendy's Company

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The Wendy's Company serves up hamburgers around the world made with fresh, never frozen beef.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Todd Penegor
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Matt Spessard
SVP & Global Chief Technology Officer
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