Vice President of Operations Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Vice President of Operations (or similar) with a mid-size to large company in the Food & Beverage / Restaurant industry.

PROFILE: Proven Vice President of Operations with over 20 years of success leading multi-unit restaurant, franchise, and hospitality organizations through growth and transformation. Combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to scale operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive profitability. Known for building strong teams, implementing scalable systems, and optimizing P&L performance across diverse foodservice environments.

IN LOCATION: Currently living in Mansfield, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth area) — open to relocation and up to 50% travel.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

– 20+ years of experience in F&B and hospitality operations
– Full P&L responsibility exceeding $180M
– Managed organizations with 2,500+ employees and 15 direct reports (Directors & Regional Ops Managers)
– Oversaw product portfolios generating $100M+ in revenue
– Opened 60+ new restaurant units across multiple states and brands
– Developed and launched Training & Safety Universities, reducing turnover by 42% and incidents by 22%
– Improved EBITDA and margins by 4–9% through cost control and operational efficiency
– Recognized as Southwest Region’s Rising Star (2024) for operational excellence and automation innovation

EDUCATION: MBA – Business Administration & Project Management
University of Cumbria, London, United Kingdom

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation dependent on cost of living and responsibilities but likely in the $180,000 range plus incentives.

If you are interested in speaking with this operations leader who:

– Excels at building, scaling, and optimizing multi-unit restaurant operations
– Develops and mentors high-performing teams that drive long-term success
– Integrates strategy and execution to improve profitability, culture, and customer experience, then…Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Onsite, Remote, Hybrid Onsite/Remote Combination
Employment Preference:Permanent, Board