Operations Head For Mindanao Food Operations

Career Connect; Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connect is seeking an Operations Head for Mindanao to oversee company-owned stores across multiple districts, driving growth, efficiency and standards. This role provides strategic leadership to District Managers, aligning with the company’s vision and objectives.

Oversee operations, profitability, budgeting, strategic planning and execution across multi-unit stores. Travel to assigned territories is required; strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee District Managers to drive operational excellence, sales growth, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Drive long-term business growth through strategic planning and execution across multi-site stores.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams through mentorship, workforce planning and culture accountability.
• Manage budgets, cost-control, profitability, and resource optimization.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Budget planning

P&L management

Strategic planning

Operations management

Multi-unit operations

Customer experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management / Marketing / Hospitality Management / Food Technology or related field

Masters degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP

POS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

This Operations Head for Mindanao overseas the operations of company-owned stores across multiple districts, ensuring business growth, operational efficiency and adherence to company standards. This role provides strategic leadership to District Managers, driving sales performance, cost control and customer satisfaction while aligning with the companys overall vision and objective.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:

Oversee District Managers to drive operational excellence, sales growth, and compliance with company policies and standards while monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales and Profitability
  Maximize sales & profitability through strategic marketing, financial analysis and customer experience improvements
• People Management & Leadership
  Develop and lead high-performing teams through mentorship, workforce planning and culture accountability
• Budget & Cost Management
  Optimize financial resources by managing budgets, implementing cost-saving measures and ensuring profitability
• Strategic Planning & Execution
  Drive long term business growth through strategic planning, operational enhancements and corporate initiative execution

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Food Technology, or any related field. A Masters degree is an advantage.
• Must have at least 7-10 years of progressive experience in Retail, Food & Beverage (F&B), Restaurant, Bakery, QSR, Convenience Store, or Multi-Branch Operations, with at least5 years in a senior leadership rolemanaging multiple locations.
• Proven experience overseeingmulti-unit or multi-district operations, with responsibility for driving sales performance, profitability, operational excellence, and business expansion.
• Strong background insales management, business development, and implementing strategies that consistently achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing District Managers, Area Managers, or Operations Managers while building high-performing and engaged teams.
• Extensive experience inbudget planning, P&L management, cost control, labor productivity, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of retail and food service operations, including customer service excellence, food safety, quality assurance, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, and people management skills with the ability to influence and drive organizational performance.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP, POS, or retail management systems is an advantage.
• Highly results-driven, customer-focused, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multi-site operating environment.
• Willing to travel extensively and conduct regular visits to company-owned stores across assigned territories.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Food Chain
• Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
• Food & Beverage
• Retail Chain
• Supermarket or Specialty Retail
• Franchise Operations