Vice President of Operations / Regional Vice President of Operations Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS:
Vice President of Operations, Regional Vice President of Operations, or similar leadership role at a small to mid-sized food & beverage retail, events, or hospitality company, with customers in multi-unit retail, foodservice, or Japanese cuisine concepts.

PROFILE: Results-driven operations executive with 20+ years in food & beverage, retail, and hospitality. Proven track record in scaling brands, opening 50+ locations, and leading high-performing teams across multi-unit regions. Combines culinary training with strategic, executive-level leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences. Brings the operational grit and vision needed to grow strong teams and deliver lasting results.

LOCATION: Currently living in Long Beach, California — open to relocation and travel up to 75%.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 20+ years of experience in food & beverage, multi-unit retail, and hospitality leadership
– Expertise includes: Strategic Planning and Growth, Financial Management, Project Management, Customer Experience Enhancement, Process and Efficiency Improvement, Cost Controls, Operational Strategy, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Quality Assurance
– Managed teams including: 1 Regional Director in Training, 14 District Managers, 2 DMs in Training, and 2,000+ field personnel
– Led business segments generating up to $110M in annual revenue
– Culinary foundation in Japanese Cuisine, enhancing operational understanding of concept-driven food businesses

EDUCATION:
– B.A. in Organizational Communications – California State University, Sacramento
Culinary Training – CSA Culinary Academy, Venice Beach (Asian Cuisine specialization)

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectations range from $170,000 to $210,000, depending on responsibilities and location, with additional incentives and bonuses.

If you are interested in speaking with this Operations & Strategy leader who:
– Is looking to lead a multi-unit field operations team or national operations strategy function
– Is looking to help you scale smartly, optimize margins, and elevate customer experience through operational excellence
– Is capable of leading $100MM+ business units, managing 2,000+ employees, improving 4-wall EBITDA, and reducing labor/COGS through process and people optimization, then…Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent