Chief Executive Officer - BS

Leap Brands; United States; Remote; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide overarching leadership for a full-service restaurant platform. The role drives strategy, culture, and long-term value while ensuring consistent execution across all locations.

The CEO will collaborate with the executive team, board, and investors to accelerate sustainable growth, achieve operational excellence, and deliver a differentiated guest experience across units.

Qualifications

• Senior executive or CEO experience within full-service or casual dining.
• Strong operational background with multi-unit leadership.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and P&L ownership.
• Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and complexity.
• Experience working with boards, ownership groups, or institutional capital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the company's overall vision, strategy, and operating plan.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cash flow.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing executive leadership team.
• Ensure operational consistency, brand standards, and guest experience excellence across all units.
• Oversee financial discipline, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Drive scalable systems and processes across operations, people, and technology.
• Partner with the board and investors on strategic initiatives, growth plans, and capital allocation.
• Foster a strong culture centered on accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Full-Service Restaurant Platform

Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a full-service restaurant organization. This role owns enterprise-wide performance, culture, and long-term value creation while ensuring consistent execution across all locations.

The CEO will work closely with the executive team, board, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and a differentiated guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute the company's overall vision, strategy, and operating plan

• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cash flow

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing executive leadership team

• Ensure operational consistency, brand standards, and guest experience excellence across all units

• Oversee financial discipline, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

• Drive scalable systems and processes across operations, people, and technology

• Partner with the board and investors on strategic initiatives, growth plans, and capital allocation

• Foster a strong culture centered on accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Senior executive or CEO experience within full-service or casual dining

• Strong operational background with multi-unit leadership experience

• Demonstrated financial acumen and P&L ownership

• Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and complexity

• Experience working with boards, ownership groups, or institutional capital preferred

• Clear, decisive leadership style with a people-first mindset

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational credibility

• Strong communicator across all levels of the organization

• Results-driven while maintaining a focus on culture and values

• Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced, margin-sensitive environments