Regional Vice President - Arby’s

Inspire•Kentucky - Remote, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Vice President of Operations leads operational performance across all districts, developing and implementing strategies to strengthen people, performance, and profits while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with company values. The role builds organizational talent, evaluates leadership, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position is accountable for maintaining equipment and facilities, communicating company initiatives, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards. The Regional Vice President works closely with district managers and teams across the organization to improve sales, profitability, restaurant operations, and guest and team-member experiences. Candidates must be based in or able to relocate to the greater Louisville, Kentucky area. Travel is required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of combined restaurant operations experience and education.
Demonstrated experience in a multi-unit restaurant environment.
Leadership experience within a corporate structure and experience working in a growth organization.
Certification in applicable provincial or local food and/or alcohol handling where required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Extensive knowledge and experience in multi-unit restaurant operations and management.
Advanced financial acumen, including budget management, financial analysis, and multi-location P&L management.
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive growth and profitability across multiple locations.
Ability to lead high-performing teams and develop talent-management and bench-planning strategies.
Ability to create a talent pipeline, attract and retain talent, and foster accountability and high performance.
Excellent communication, messaging, interpersonal, and influencing skills with organizational stakeholders, external partners, and customers.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal food-safety, labor, licensing, and applicable alcohol-compliance regulations.
Commitment to exceptional customer service and guest experiences.
Experience driving operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement through best practices, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.
Strategic problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, proactivity, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency with restaurant management software and financial analysis and project management tools; expert proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel as needed.
Ability to perform restaurant-level functions, including prolonged walking and standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, repetitive reaching and grasping, and manipulating objects.
Finger dexterity for computer use and ability to tolerate exposure to hot and cold restaurant equipment and moderate to loud noise.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to locations as required.
Must be based in or able to relocate to the greater Louisville, Kentucky area.

Nice To Haves

A four-year or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Foster accountability and a high-performance culture across all districts, reinforcing company values and maintaining a consistent presence in restaurants as an operations expert.
Build organizational talent and bench strength by developing internal leaders, attracting high-potential external candidates, and evaluating district managers.
Ensure each location has effective leadership and a pipeline of future leaders, including Certified Training General Managers, and identify opportunities to improve restaurant operations.
Communicate company initiatives, programs, and focus areas to district managers and ensure consistent execution and alignment with business strategy and company standards.
Increase sales by coaching teams to execute national and local marketing programs, ensuring compliance, and sharing opportunities with the Operations Leadership Team.
Develop strategies to improve profitability and business success across districts using financial data and trend analysis; coach district managers on effective restaurant visits and revenue and profit maximization.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including food safety, employment laws, and alcohol-service requirements where applicable, and maintain safe working environments.
Visit restaurants to verify policy and procedure compliance and review the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Ensure compliance with employment requirements, including onboarding and I-9/E-Verify completion.
Execute goals for recruitment, retention, technology, processes, and profitability in collaboration with district managers and shared services teams.