Job Summary
The Operations Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations across Woody’s Brands LLC locations, ensuring excellence in food quality, operational efficiency, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, in-person support to store locations through regular site visits, coaching, and on-the-ground leadership.
- Partner with General Managers to identify operational gaps and implement solutions to improve productivity, food quality, service consistency, and overall performance.
- Support stores during critical periods such as peak seasons, special events, and leadership transitions—offering both strategic direction and hands-on assistance.
- Manage cost controls and oversee expenditures to ensure financial targets are met.
- Lead the rollout of new menu items, marketing campaigns, and operational initiatives.
- Track and coordinate equipment maintenance and repair needs.
- Supervise and lead kitchen teams across multiple locations, ensuring adherence to brand standards and consistency in execution.
- Provide operational support for new store openings, including hiring, training, and ensuring pre-opening readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Culinary degree or equivalent four years of culinary development experience.Minimum 5–7 years of culinary management experience; multi-unit experience strongly preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.Strong leadership, hands-on management, and coaching abilities.Solid financial acumen, including experience with P&L oversight, budgeting, and food cost control.Proven ability to assess and grow talent, streamline operations, and drive revenue.Willingness to travel up to 50%.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.