Restaurant Operations Specialist
hace 4 horas
Downtown, San Antonio
Wings Team/Command Center Operations Specialist Position Summary The Restaurant Operations Specialist – New Openings & Field Support is a highly mobile operations leader responsible for supporting restaurant locations across the country, with a primary focus on new restaurant openings, operational support, and special events. This position will travel extensively to provide hands-on support during new restaurant openings, assist existing locations during periods of increased operational demand, and support special events and high-volume business initiatives. When not traveling, the Operations Specialist will work from the company's Quality Assurance/Command Center in San Antonio, TX, supporting restaurant operations, monitoring business performance, coordinating field resources, and assisting with company-wide operational initiatives. The ideal candidate is an experienced restaurant leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to different locations and teams, and can move seamlessly between hands-on restaurant operations and centralized support. Key Responsibilities New Restaurant Openings • Travel to new restaurant locations throughout the United States to support pre-opening and opening activities., • Support soft openings, grand openings, and post-opening stabilization., • Ensure operating standards, procedures, service expectations, food quality, safety, and guest experience standards are established and maintained., • Identify operational challenges during openings and develop timely solutions. Field Operations Support • Travel to restaurants across the country to provide temporary operational support., • Assist locations experiencing staffing, leadership, training, operational, or business-performance challenges., • Serve as a resource and extension of the Operations leadership team., • Reinforce company standards, policies, procedures, and operating expectations., • Conduct operational assessments and identify opportunities for improvement., • Support restaurants during leadership transitions, staffing shortages, high-volume periods, and other business-critical situations. Special Events & High-Volume Operations • Provide support for company-sponsored events, special events, large-volume business periods, and other strategic initiatives., • Coordinate staffing, deployment, service execution, and operational readiness., • Work closely with local restaurant leadership and corporate teams to ensure successful event execution., • Remain flexible regarding work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when business needs require. Command Center Responsibilities • When not traveling, work from the company Command Center to support restaurant operations nationwide., • Monitor restaurant performance, operational activity, staffing needs, and business-critical issues., • Serve as a centralized resource for restaurant managers and field leadership., • Respond to operational issues and coordinate appropriate resources and escalation., • Assist with company-wide communications, reporting, scheduling, and operational projects., • Analyze operational information and identify trends or issues requiring field intervention., • Support the development and implementation of operational initiatives and process improvements., • Maintain communication with restaurants and field leadership to ensure consistent execution of company standards. Leadership & People Development • Lead by example and demonstrate the company's values and expectations., • Build strong working relationships with restaurant managers, team members, and corporate partners., • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, hospitality, and continuous improvement. Qualifications • 3+ years of restaurant management or new restaurant openings preferred., • Demonstrated ability to lead restaurant teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Experience with special events, high-volume operations, or temporary field assignments preferred., • Strong understanding of restaurant operations, staffing, training, guest service, and food safety., • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build relationships with new teams., • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with corporate and field leadership., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, restaurant technology, reporting systems, and other business applications., • Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States. Travel & Schedule • Extensive domestic travel is required., • Travel may include extended assignments supporting new restaurant openings or operational initiatives., • Must be available to work varying schedules based on business needs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events., • When not traveling, the position will be based in the company's Command Center in San Antonio, TX, • Travel requirements may vary based on the company's opening schedule and operational priorities. Success in This Role Success in this position requires someone who can step into a restaurant anywhere in the country, quickly understand the operation, build trust with the team, identify priorities, and help deliver results. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable leading a restaurant opening, supporting a struggling operation, managing a high-profile event, or working in the Command Center coordinating support for locations across the country. Core Competencies • Restaurant Operations Leadership, • New Restaurant Openings, • Field Operations, • Team Building & Coaching, • Training & Development, • Problem Solving, • Crisis & Issue Management, • Event Operations, • Communication, • Business Acumen, • Adaptability, • Travel Readiness, • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Continuous Improvement