Slice · 1 day ago
VP, Hub Strategy & Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $310K/yr
10+ years expSlice is a company dedicated to empowering local pizzerias with technology and operational support. The VP of Hub Strategy and Operations will lead the hub network and operational performance across regions, focusing on shop onboarding, retention, and growth while driving execution through Hub leaders.
Food and BeverageRestaurantsSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead the Hub network as a hands-on operator spending time in hubs, running the operating cadence, and holding teams accountable to speed, quality, and service
Drive commercial outcomes across the network; vendor negotiations, cost-to-serve optimisation and service level accountability
Scale SOPs, systems, and operating rhythms across hubs to ensure consistent execution and measurable improvement
Own inventory strategy across Goods, branded packaging, hardware, and consumables to prevent stockouts without bloating working capital
Lead vendor strategy and performance: cost negotiations, capacity planning, quality/service levels, and escalation management
Own budget and unit economics across hubs and supply chain operations; drive continuous cost improvement without sacrificing shop experience
Oversee last-mile delivery models and fleet operations, improving utilization, reliability, safety, and cost per delivery
Build and develop high-performing Hub Strategy & Ops leaders; drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Implementation, Product, Tech, Finance, and Central Ops to reduce friction, accelerate onboarding, and improve retention outcomes
Qualification
Required
10+ years leading operations, supply chain, logistics, or multi-site execution at scale
Willingness to travel up to ~60% to Hub locations and markets - this is a field first leadership role
Proven track record building and running an operating model (SOPs, controls, KPIs, operating cadence)
Strong operating fundamentals across vendors, inventory, and fulfillment - able to learn the domain quickly and drive service + cost outcomes through execution
Financial and unit-economics mindset - comfortable owning budgets, forecasting, and cost drivers
Strong people leader with experience developing managers and building cultures of accountability
High judgment + bias for action; thrives in ambiguity and doesn't wait for perfect information
Excellent cross-functional leadership skills (Sales, Implementation, Product/Tech, Finance) - can drive alignment and results
Preferred
MBA preferred, but not required (we value operational excellence over credentials)
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Market leading medical, vision and dental insurance
401K matching up to 4%
Monthly wellness reimbursement/stipend
Weekly pizza stipend (Yes, that’s a thing!)
Company
Slice
Slice supports independent pizzerias with integrated technology, superior buying power, and a community of like-minded pizzeria owners
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125MKey Investors
Cross CreekKohlberg Kravis RobertsNotable Capital
2021-04-14Series D· $40M
2020-05-12Series C· $43M
2019-03-29Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Ilir Sela
Founder, CEO
Loren Padelford
CRO
Recent News
2026-01-07
Business Standard India
2026-01-06
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