Self Opportunity, Inc. · 3 days ago
Restaurant Chief Operating Officer
Self Opportunity, Inc. is a well-established, highly successful restaurant group based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will lead and scale operations across a growing portfolio of restaurants, partnering closely with ownership and executive leadership to execute strategy and drive operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight of all restaurant operations , ensuring consistency, profitability, and brand standards across the portfolio
Lead, mentor, and develop senior operations leaders (VPs, Directors, Area Leaders)
Own operational KPIs including sales performance, labor optimization, food cost control, guest experience, and unit-level profitability
Drive operational strategy aligned with company growth plans, including new openings and expansion
Establish scalable systems, processes, and accountability frameworks
Partner with Finance, HR, Marketing, and Development to ensure cross-functional alignment
Serve as a key advisor to ownership on operational risks, opportunities, and long-term planning
Champion a strong culture focused on leadership development, operational discipline, and guest satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Prior Chief Operating Officer (COO) experience within a restaurant or hospitality organization
Extensive background leading multi-unit restaurant operations
Proven success managing senior leadership teams and large-scale operations
Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of P&L performance
Experience supporting growth, scalability, and operational transformation
Exceptional leadership presence, communication skills, and decision-making ability
Willingness to be hands-on and highly visible across the organization
Preferred
Experience with high-volume, multi-brand, or rapidly growing restaurant groups
Background working closely with founders or private ownership
Track record of building scalable operating models