Job Description

Job Summary  

The Operations Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations across Woody’s Brands LLC locations, ensuring excellence in food quality, operational efficiency, and team development. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide direct, in-person support to store locations through regular site visits, coaching, and on-the-ground leadership. 
• Partner with General Managers to identify operational gaps and implement solutions to improve productivity, food quality, service consistency, and overall performance. 
• Support stores during critical periods such as peak seasons, special events, and leadership transitions—offering both strategic direction and hands-on assistance. 
• Manage cost controls and oversee expenditures to ensure financial targets are met. 
• Lead the rollout of new menu items, marketing campaigns, and operational initiatives. 
• Track and coordinate equipment maintenance and repair needs. 
• Supervise and lead kitchen teams across multiple locations, ensuring adherence to brand standards and consistency in execution. 
• Provide operational support for new store openings, including hiring, training, and ensuring pre-opening readiness. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

• Culinary degree or equivalent four years of culinary development experience. 
• Minimum 5–7 years of culinary management experience; multi-unit experience strongly preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels. 
• Strong leadership, hands-on management, and coaching abilities. 
• Solid financial acumen, including experience with P&L oversight, budgeting, and food cost control. 
• Proven ability to assess and grow talent, streamline operations, and drive revenue. 
• Willingness to travel up to 50%. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred. 

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