VP FOR OPERATIONS (F&B INDUSTRY)
FOODEE GLOBAL CONCEPTS
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Foodee Global Concepts in Metro Manila is seeking a seasoned Vice President for Operations to lead the performance of our restaurant portfolio. This executive role requires strategic leadership, deep restaurant operations experience, and the ability to drive profitability across multiple brands.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will guide standards, drive growth, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across all units.
Qualifications
- 10+ years progressive restaurant/food service operations experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience overseeing multi-branch/multi-unit restaurant operations.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity and food cost management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in expansion, process improvement, or organizational development is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic operational plans for the restaurant portfolio.
- Oversee all brands, branches, and operating units.
- Collaborate with CEO to set priorities, growth strategies, and targets.
- Drive profitability through cost-control and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Lead and develop senior operations leaders and teams.
- Present operational reports and strategic recommendations to CEO.
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Job description
FOODEE GLOBAL CONCEPTS | Metro Manila
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person
Foodee Global Concepts is a dynamic and growing restaurant group committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food, outstanding service, and operational excellence. With a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands, we continuously strive to strengthen our market presence, enhance business performance, and provide memorable experiences for our guests.
We believe that sustainable growth is driven by strong leadership, strategic innovation, operational discipline, and a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Vice President for Operations to lead the overall operational performance and strategic direction of our restaurant portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this executive will oversee multi-unit restaurant operations, drive business growth, improve profitability, and ensure consistent execution of operational standards across all branches and business units.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a strong background in large-scale restaurant operations, financial management, organizational leadership, and business development.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, growth plans, and long-term vision.
- Oversee the performance of all restaurant brands, branches, and operating units.
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team in establishing business priorities, expansion strategies, and operational goals.
- Identify opportunities for business growth, operational improvement, and competitive advantage.
- Oversee operating budgets, financial forecasts, labor costs, food costs, and overall profitability.
- Analyze financial reports and KPIs to evaluate business performance and implement corrective measures.
- Develop cost-control strategies while maintaining food quality, service standards, and guest satisfaction.
- Ensure accountability for sales targets, operating expenses, and financial performance across all units.
- Establish and enforce company-wide operating procedures, service standards, and performance benchmarks.
- Monitor restaurant productivity, service efficiency, inventory management, and resource utilization.
- Conduct regular business reviews and operational assessments.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, occupational health and safety, and applicable regulations.
- Lead, coach, and develop senior operations leaders, Area Managers, and other key personnel.
- Establish performance expectations, accountability systems, and leadership development initiatives.
- Build a culture of excellence, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Support succession planning and strengthen the organization's leadership pipeline.
- Drive initiatives that improve guest satisfaction, service quality, and dining experiences.
- Maintain brand standards and strengthen customer loyalty.
- Address recurring operational concerns and implement sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other departments.
- Oversee operational resources, vendor relationships, purchasing processes, and inventory controls.
- Support new restaurant openings, operational transitions, and business expansion.
- Present operational reports and strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in restaurant, food service, or hospitality operations, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or executive management role.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-branch or multi-unit restaurant operations.
- Proven track record in improving operational efficiency, increasing profitability, controlling costs, and achieving business targets.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, food cost management, and P&L analysis.
- Exceptional leadership skills and experience managing senior managers and large teams.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in restaurant expansion, process improvement, organizational development, or operational restructuring is an advantage.
- Proficiency in business reporting, operational systems, and data-driven performance management.
- Competitive executive compensation package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Performance-based incentives, subject to company policy.
- Opportunities to influence business strategy and organizational growth.
- Professional development and executive leadership opportunities.
- A collaborative working environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.
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