Restaurant Operations Lead – Mission-Driven, Fast-Growing Concept

About Us

Dos Hermanos is a family-owned, mission-driven company that's been serving Columbus for over a decade. What started as a single food truck has grown into 5 brick-and-mortar locations, 5 mobile units, a taco cart, a convention center concession stand, and a thriving catering program - with new stores opening soon in Athens, Cincinnati, and downtown Columbus. We're growing fast, but we're committed to doing it with intention : great food, strong teams, and a culture people actually want to be part of.

The Role

The Restaurant Operations Lead runs day-to-day operations with a kitchen-first mindset . You'll be responsible for food production, quality, and consistency across a high-volume environment - making sure our kitchens run like clockwork while delivering an outstanding guest experience. This isn't just about managing a shift; it's about building systems, developing people, and driving performance in a fast-casual format that's scaling quickly. We need someone who can balance hospitality with operational rigor, who leads from the line, and who's energized by solving problems in real time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operational Management

• Own and optimize kitchen production systems to ensure food is prepped, cooked, and served with speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Drive daily production meetings and prep reviews to ensure readiness and minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily operations including opening / closing, staff scheduling, and shift execution.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Track inventory and prep levels, manage ordering, and reduce waste through effective stock rotation and portion control.
• Partner with kitchen leads to optimize throughput, line setup, and prep routines for maximum efficiency.

2. Staff Leadership & Development

3. Guest Service & Hospitality

4. Financial & Performance Management

5. Community & Local Engagement

6. Compliance & Safety

7. Leadership

What We Value (And What We Expect)

Qualifications