Director of Operations

Director of Operations- (Philly, South Jersey, VA/DC) Corporate and Franchise Restaurants building positive and long-term business relationships with franchisees the DO will be responsible for assessing those franchisees’ performance of the Smashburger brand standards. Manage performance of multiple managers for 5-20 restaurants in various markets which could include both corporate and franchise to drive sales, guest traffic and manage the profitability and day-to-day operations Build culture and manage the effectiveness of people focused processes and systems Corporate Markets your teams to continuously improve processes and procedures Engage in talent review and performance conversations for all managers in their respective markets Coach and support managers on individual development plans Build talent pipelines by conducting both internal and external interviews Participate in routine talent pipeline discussions with HR teams Attend company conference calls and meetings with key stake holders to review critical initiatives and communicate appropriately to restaurant teams Support training and development plans for managers at all levels Follow up to ensure 100% Training completions for team members Monitor customer service platform, satisfy guests, correct root cause defects Review weekly schedules and staffing needs for corporate markets Manage the labor metrics and scheduling efficiencies finding proper balance between service and profit Ensure labor laws are followed in all aspects of scheduling which includes following meals and breaks laws, overtime, predictive scheduling, etc. Franchise Markets Lead change -Communicate and champion corporate initiatives to encourage franchisee adoption and execution within their franchised locations through monthly franchisee meetings, regular market email communications, and individual outreach as needed. Elevate consistency of the brand- Conduct operational standards reviews as required at each franchised location, including appropriate documentation and follow up to ensure compliance Grow the business - Provide support and resources to franchisees to help better understand and/or improve their revenues, profitability, and other aspects of their operations, while maintaining a clear understanding that franchisees are solely responsible for the day-to-day operations of their franchised locations and all employment matters Review, react and coach on daily/weekly/monthly reporting metrics and critical processes for each market which includes but is not limited to weekly reporting, daily cash accountability, distribution center processes Consistently check critical processes during routine restaurant visits and deliver feedback to the restaurant managers and team Routinely report business related expenses accurately and timely Manage the local store marketing for the market Drive guest traffic utilizing both internal and external incentive programs Participate in ad-hoc projects, cross functional teams, special requests and other duties as assigned Director of Operations Requirements Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays; must be on call to respond to manager inquiries, employee concerns, emergency situations, etc. Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by local, state, and federal employment regulations. Must be able to travel 80-85% of your time within your markets and occasionally outside of your markets Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with restaurant management, front line employees, franchise owners/operators and corporate support teams Advanced strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills with solid business acumen including financial statement fluency Ability to work well under pressure, competent in conflict management, ability to exercise judgment and act independently Proven time management, consistency, and organizational skills Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in high temperature Must have valid driver’s license Must successfully complete training programs