Restaurant & Hospitality Operations Executive Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS:
Vice President of Operations, Senior Director of Operations, Director of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, or other executive operations leadership role with an innovative restaurant, hospitality, entertainment, or experiential brand focused on growth, operational excellence, and guest experience.

LOCATION:
Based in Northern New Jersey with easy access throughout the Tri-State region. Open to opportunities across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the surrounding area, as well as remote positions. Not interested in relocation.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Enterprise operations executive with 18+ years of experience leading growth, operational transformation, and organizational scaling across hospitality, entertainment, and experiential brands. Brings a unique combination of strategic leadership and hands-on operational execution, with a proven ability to build infrastructure, improve performance, and prepare organizations for sustainable growth.

Highlights include:
• Led enterprise initiatives supporting 90+ locations, 2,000+ employees, and $250M+ in annual business operations.

• Built scalable operating systems, SOPs, leadership rhythms, procurement strategies, and technology platforms that improved consistency, accountability, and execution across multi-unit organizations.

• Increased food & beverage and retail revenue by 400% through concept development, operational improvements, and standardized execution across multiple locations.

• Oversaw new market expansion, acquisitions, remodels, and operational integrations while partnering directly with founders, CEOs, and executive leadership teams.

• Managed large cross-functional organizations, including 12 direct reports and 28 indirect leaders, while developing high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.

• Successfully implemented enterprise technology modernization initiatives, including AI-enabled tools, executive dashboards, and operational reporting systems to improve visibility, communication, and decision-making.

Nathan is drawn to innovative, growth-oriented organizations where he can partner with executive leadership to build scalable systems, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence. He is especially interested in restaurant, hospitality, entertainment, and experiential brands focused on growth and exceptional guest experiences.

COMPENSATION:
Targeting a base salary starting around $130,000, with flexibility depending on the scope of responsibility, total compensation package, benefits, and travel requirements.

If your organization is seeking an operations leader who can:

• Scale multi-site operations while maintaining culture and execution

• Build operational infrastructure, systems, and processes to support growth

• Lead cross-functional teams through change, expansion, acquisitions, and continuous improvement

• Partner with executive leadership to translate strategy into measurable operational results, then…Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Hybrid Onsite/Remote Combination, Onsite, Remote
Employment Preference:Permanent, Contract, Board