Restaurant Operating Partner

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Restaurant Operating Partner (ROP) leads a restaurant and coaches and develops team members so they, the team, and the store can succeed. The role has operational and financial responsibility for the restaurant, including financial performance, labor, and hospitality. The ROP hires, trains, and develops team members and managers who share Freddy’s and JRI Hospitality’s culture and commitment to great food, exceptional hospitality, cleanliness, and safety. The ROP sets the tone for the restaurant, supporting business success and creating a workplace where team members have fun and people want to work. Success is measured through key performance indicators such as sales, guest count, profitability, hospitality, safety and cleanliness, food costs, and labor costs.

Requirements

  • Prior restaurant and/or hospitality management experience.
  • Hospitality focus and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to build a team and mentor team members to support their success.
  • Ability to work a variety of hours, including days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with financial statements.
  • Experience with inventory.
  • Experience with staff scheduling.
  • Experience with guest relations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead restaurant operations and take operational and financial responsibility for the restaurant.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members and managers.
  • Hire and train team members and managers.
  • Promote great food, exceptional hospitality, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Drive performance against key performance indicators, including sales, guest count, profitability, hospitality, safety and cleanliness, food costs, and labor costs.
  • Build a successful restaurant team and create a positive workplace.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to advance and grow; promote-from-within culture.
  • Support of a Regional Director and the JRI Support Center.
  • Casual workplace with company-supplied shirt and hat.
  • Competitive wages based on experience, with growth opportunities.
  • Great meal discounts.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
  • Variable compensation; bonus eligible.
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