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This Month's Hot Opportunities

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Location: Houston, TX
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    The CEO has overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction and executive management of all corporate owned units and the concepts operating under the parent company. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors and sets the tone and strategic planning for the company. This includes the vision, executive management, organizing, financial direction and control of all concepts under the parent company. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that all concepts maintain company standards for food quality, service, sales growth, and profit margins. In addition, the CEO is also responsible for ensuring that company meets its financial targets, including food and payroll costs. Read More... »

  • Vice President of Food Service

    • Location: Lincoln, NE
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    The primary responsibility of the Vice President of Food Service position is to develop, maintain and monitor company standards, procedures and policies related to the company's food service program. The community managers are the front line contact with residents. The Vice President of Food Service job is to provide the structure, support, training and guidance for the corporate management, facility managers and food service staff in all aspects of the food service program. Read More... »

  • Director Franchise Sales

    • Location: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    Business Development type position. This hands-on selling position within a growing segment of a large corporation offers huge growth potential and earnings capabilities. If you have experience selling quick service/ fast casual restaurant franchises, knowledge of franchise systems & laws, this position is for you. We sell to single or multi-unit operators from a portfolio of offerings including two industry “Hot Concept” winners. Read More... »

  • Area Construction Manager

    • Location: Southern CA (LA, San Diego) region
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    The ACM partners with the Area Real Estate Manager within an assigned geographical area to optimize and to align goals with the corporate strategies. Optimizing is defined as enhancing customer experience, convenience, and relevance by optimizing the marketplace through new site development and the existing real estate portfolio, and maximizing system profits, regional income and return on investment. The ACM is accountable within an assigned geographical area for all construction activities. Key Customers include the restaurant customers, Regional Leadership, Development Team, O/Os, Mc D's Op Co and Regional Staff. Read More... »

  • Corporate Business Manager—Operations

    • Ft Lauderdale, FL
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    This position is responsible for the operations of a company owned market comprised of six (6) to ten (10) restaurants. Above all, his/her key role is to monitor and improve guest satisfaction and restaurant profitability through efficient operations and restaurant visitations, and to protect the health of guests through food safety and sanitation. The Company Business Manager has a dual focus for his/her restaurants overall: to drive sales at the restaurant level through local marketing tactics; and to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction by facilitating safe, clean, high quality restaurant operations; managing and leading restaurant management; and protecting the BKC Brand and the health and welfare of guests and employees. Read More... »

  • Corporate Business Manager—Operations

    • Miami, FL
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    This position is responsible for the operations of a company owned market comprised of six (6) to ten (10) restaurants. Above all, his/her key role is to monitor and improve guest satisfaction and restaurant profitability through efficient operations and restaurant visitations, and to protect the health of guests through food safety and sanitation. The Company Business Manager has a dual focus for his/her restaurants overall: to drive sales at the restaurant level through local marketing tactics; and to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction by facilitating safe, clean, high quality restaurant operations; managing and leading restaurant management; and protecting the BKC Brand and the health and welfare of guests and employees. Read More... »

  • Vice President of Restaurant Operations National Retail Department Store Chain

    • New York City
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    Talented and experienced restaurant industry professional to undertake operational and fiscal responsibility for over 25 store restaurant locations primarily located on the east and west coasts and to upgrade them in a manner consistent with this upscale chain's brand strategy. Read More... »

  • Assistant Distribution Manager

    • Southern California
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    Assist in Distribution and Transportation planning and scheduling activities. Coordinates product flow from Plant to Depot and Plant- to- Plant, utilizing proper Transportation scheduling that is in compliance with DOT regulations. Read More... »

  • Development Manager

    • Southern California
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    The Development Manager is responsible for managing the development process for new and existing locations. This includes both Free Standing units and Mall units. This person in this role works closely with Real Estate, Legal, Human Resources and Construction, as well as outside professionals and vendors. Read More... »

  • Regional Director

    • San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles area
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    $500m multi-concept full-service casual dining chain seeks Regional Directors to oversee operations of approximately six units each averaging $2.6m in volume.

    Our client is well into a major turnaround and was just acquired by a leading investment firm. They are poised for rapid expansion, which bodes well for high-achieving managers.

    Currently, the bench strength is a little weak and they are going outside the company for the first time in a long time to hire director-level talent. This “window of opportunity” will only be open for a limited time as they begin to fill the pipeline with internal candidates as the training and development programs begin to catch up to needs. Read More... »

  • District Manager

    • Los Angeles area
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    Respected QSR leader with 400 stores worldwide, opening 30 new stores yearly domestically, is seeking talented District Managers in the Southern California area to keep up with growth. Read More... »

  • Vice President of Franchise Sales

    • Southeast
    • Posted: Feb 1, 2007

    Leading, fast growing, 200-unit fast casual chain seeking franchise sales leader to focus on selling area development agreements nationally.

    Proven track record and excellent rolodex of area developers; ability to mentor and develop other franchise salespeople a plus. Read More... »

  • Services Coordinator

    • Location: South Florida
    • Posted: Dec 1, 2006

    Looking for a services coordinator to support the purchasing manager of services. This challenging position requires excellent communication skills, comprehensive knowledge of computer applications including CRM, advanced writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Read More... »

  • Regional Facilities Consultant

    • Location: Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Southern California
    • Posted: Dec 1, 2006

    The Regional Facilities Consultant is a contract consultant serving as an Owner's Representative for company Facilities Management team. The position is primarily responsible for managing repair and maintenance projects, special projects, minor remodels, and capital roll-outs. Read More... »

  • Senior Director of Construction

    • Location: California
    • Posted: Dec 1, 2006

    Nationally known fine dining restaurant company with 100+ sites in approximately 20 states is currently seeking a Senior Director of Construction. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Construction, the candidate will be responsible for directing West Coast construction related activities of the Company, which includes: managing the design and construction phases of all company projects including new construction and renovations and supervising all phases of property management for existing corporate locations such as maintenance. Read More... »

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Location: South
    • Posted: Nov 1, 2006

    The COO will be responsible for the execution and profitability of all operations for this high end multi-state, multi-unit fast casual concept. An integral part of senior leadership, the COO will help grow the concept, facilitate an IPO, and develop a franchising program and grow the brand nationally. Read More... »

  • Vice President Operations

    • Location: Washington, DC
    • Posted: Nov 1, 2006

    20 unit high-end European quick casual bakery café concept looking for a dynamic Vice President Operations Operations to help grow the brand nationwide. Read More... »

  • Vice President Operations leading to COO Position

    • Location: West Coast
    • Posted: Nov 1, 2006

    Company and Franchised operations of a fast casual chain. 10 years experience with a major restaurant chain in fast casual or casual dining, currently in a Regional Director or RVP position. Read More... »

  • Director Operations

    • Location: Various
    • Posted: Nov 1, 2006

    Oversees all aspects of unit operations (i.e., finance, legal, marketing, human resources, real estate, and construction, new unit openings) for 7 or more units to ensure that the Brand s standards are maintained. Read More... »

  • Director of Operations

    • Location: Miami, FL National responsibility
    • Posted: Nov 1, 2006

    Multi unit, multi state restaurant company seeks hands on Director of Operations to help grow multi state restaurant concept. Position is located in Miami Florida. This position requires an individual with a strong multi-unit, multi state operational background in full service, high volume dining, an individual who is driven to excel and can demonstrate a record of significant accomplishments. Read More... »

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