CEO/COO

Agari Kitchen Co.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A burgeoning consumer-company in Montreal is looking for a CEO/COO-level leader to drive operations and sales growth. This role includes managing financial oversight and investor relations, while also building a cohesive team. The ideal candidate has senior management experience and a deep understanding of financial statements. This position comes with a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $250,000, opportunities for equity, and the chance to scale into full CEO authority as the company grows. Candidates must be willing to work from the Montreal office.

Benefits

Very generous options plan

Bonus based on company performance

Opportunity for company growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior management, COO, CEO, or VP-level role (startup or established company).
• Ability to lead operations and manage multiple business functions.
• Ability to work from the Montreal office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and structure the full sales and marketing pipeline.
• Manage digital advertising efforts in collaboration with part-time support.
• Prepare and deliver investor presentations.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial statements

Leadership skills

Outstanding communication skills

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

About Agari Kitchen

Agari Kitchen is an innovative consumer-product company that recently completed ahighly successful Kickstarter campaignfor its breakthrough kitchen product. With manufacturing funded and underway, we are now expanding our operations, scaling online sales, and preparing for the next phase of growth.

We are seeking aCEO/COO-level leaderto take ownership of operations, sales growth, financial oversight, and investor-facing activities.

Position Overview

The CEO/COO will lead Agari Kitchen through its next stage of growth, with responsibility for:

• Managing operations, production timelines, and business planning
• Driving online sales (Meta ads + e-commerce), experience is a plus but not required
• Presenting to investors and managing communications with stakeholders
• Overseeing cash flow, budgets, and financial statements
• Working directly with the Chairman to execute the strategic vision
• Leading internal and external teams (including part-time resources on marketing/campaigns)

This is an opportunity for anenergetic, forward-thinking leaderto play a defining role in a company with strong product-market validation and high growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and structure the full sales and marketing pipeline
• Manage digital advertising efforts (Meta ad campaigns) in collaboration with part-time support
• Maintain and improve cash flow models and operational forecasting
• Prepare and deliver investor presentations
• Ensure timely production, shipping, and customer fulfillment
• Build and manage a small but high-performance team
• Develop and refine business strategy in collaboration with the Chairman
• Maintain operational discipline across all business functions

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a senior management, COO, CEO, or VP-level role (startup or established company)
• Strong understanding offinancial statements,cash flow, and business planning
• Ability to lead operations and manage multiple business functions
• Outstanding communication and investor-relations skills
• High energy, proactive mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work from theMontreal office(Toronto candidates must be open to commuting occasionally or relocating)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Meta ad campaigns, online sales, or e-commerce
• Previous experience bringing a physical product to market
• Startup management experience with rapid growth environments

Compensation

• Base salary:$75,000–$250,000
• (Starting $75,000 depending on experience + Very generous options plan + Bonus)
• Equity/Options Plan:Extremely generous incentive plan tied to company performance
• Opportunity to grow into full CEO authority as the company scales

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume via Indeed and provide the following information:

• Minimum salary expectations
• Availability to start
• Ability to work from the Montreal office
• Interest and understanding of the stock options plan

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Language

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location

In person