Regional Operations Manager

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory partners with a well-established quick-service restaurant network to recruit a Regional Operations Manager for the Greater Montreal portfolio. The role focuses on driving performance across a multi-unit restaurant base, collaborating with franchisees and operators to boost sales, profitability, guest experience and operational consistency.

The successful candidate will be hands-on in the field, build strong relationships with operators, and serve as a critical link

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in multi-unit restaurant operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple locations and managing franchise relationships.
• Strong understanding of financial performance and KPIs.
• Hands-on leadership and field presence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial performance of an assigned portfolio of restaurants.
• Develop relationships with franchisees and operators as a trusted partner.
• Conduct restaurant visits and reviews to ensure brand standards and consistency.
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and coaching to operators.
• Analyze financial reports to identify trends and plan improvements.
• Lead rollout of corporate programs and drive customer experience across locations.
• Coordinate new launches and ownership transitions for the region.
• Communicate field feedback to corporate and align on priorities.

Skills

Multi-unit ops

Franchise relationships

People leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Job description

ML6 is partnering with a well-established, nationally recognized quick-service restaurant organization to identify a Regional Operations Manager to oversee its Greater Montreal portfolio.

This individual will be responsible for driving the performance of a multi-unit restaurant network, working closely with franchise partners and restaurant operators to improve sales, profitability, customer experience and operational consistency.

The role requires a hands-on leader who enjoys being in the field, building relationships and working directly with operators to identify opportunities, address challenges and execute business priorities. You will serve as a key link between corporate leadership and restaurant-level operations, ensuring business objectives, brand standards and operational initiatives are consistently delivered across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-unit restaurant leader who understands the dynamics of a franchise environment and can balance commercial performance with people leadership and operational execution.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the operational and financial performance of an assigned portfolio of restaurants, identifying opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, productivity and overall unit performance.
• Develop strong relationships with franchisees and restaurant operators, acting as a trusted business partner and providing ongoing guidance, support and accountability.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits and operational reviews to assess execution, identify gaps and ensure consistency across food quality, service, cleanliness, safety and brand standards.
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship and coaching to restaurant operators and management teams, helping strengthen leadership capabilities and improve business results.
• Analyze financial and operational reporting to evaluate individual restaurant performance, identify trends and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Lead the rollout and adoption of corporate programs, operational policies, training initiatives and new business priorities throughout the region.
• Drive a consistent customer experience across all locations, reinforcing service standards, product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and oversee new restaurant launches, ownership transitions and operational changeovers, ensuring teams are prepared and locations are set up for success.
• Work alongside corporate departments to communicate field-level feedback, coordinate resources and ensure franchise partners receive the support required to operate effectively.
• Facilitate regular business updates, operator meetings, training sessions and communications to keep restaurant partners aligned with organizational objectives.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in multi-unit restaurant operations, ideally within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) or broader food service industry.
• Previous experience overseeing multiple restaurant locations and managing relationships with franchisees, franchise partners or independent operators.
• Strong understanding of restaurant-level financial performance, including sales growth, labour management, food costs, profitability and operational KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach and hold operators accountable for business performance and operational standards.
• A hands-on leadership approach, with a willingness to spend significant time in the field working directly with restaurant teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret business reporting and translate findings into operational improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed portfolio.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to lead through influence and drive change.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Greater Montreal Area, including approximately one to two overnight trips per month.

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 base salary + bonus, and company vehicle.