Chief Operating Officer

Leap Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level base salary

Bonus and long-term equity participation

Direct exposure to board and PE leadership

Job summary

Leap Brands is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operational strategy for a rapidly scaling pizzeria platform backed by private equity. This role demands over 10 years of senior multi-unit leadership experience in restaurant platforms, with a focus on optimizing P&L performance, scaling operations, and driving EBITDA growth. The COO will work directly with the CEO and board, utilizing data to enhance operational discipline and guest experience. An executive-level salary, bonuses, and equity participation are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior multi-unit leadership in QSR, fast casual, or restaurant platforms.
• Experience operating at scale in a private equity or high-growth environment.
• Strong track record of building teams and scaling multi-market restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations across a growing multi-unit, multi-market pizzeria platform.
• Own P&L performance, labor optimization, food cost, margin expansion, and unit-level profitability.
• Partner closely with the CEO and PE sponsor on growth strategy, unit economics, and platform expansion.

Skills

Senior multi-unit leadership

Operation scaling

Team building

Understanding of unit economics

Operational KPIs

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Industry:

• Quick Service Restaurant | Pizzeria Platform Backed By: Private Equity Reports To: CEO and Board Location: Open to major metro hubs Role Overview The Chief Operating Officer will serve as the senior operational leader for a rapidly scaling, private equity backed pizzeria platform.
• This role will own all restaurant-level performance across an expanding multi-brand and multi-unit portfolio.
• The COO will be responsible for driving EBITDA growth, operational discipline, leadership development, and seamless execution of new acquisitions and organic unit expansion.
• This is a true build-and-scale role for an operator who thrives in high-growth, data-driven environments.
• Key Responsibilities Lead all field operations across a growing multi-unit, multi-market pizzeria platform Own P&L performance, labor optimization, food cost, margin expansion, and unit-level profitability Build and scale a high-performance operating structure including RVPs, Directors of Ops, and Field Leaders Drive standardization across systems, processes, training, and operational execution Partner closely with the CEO and PE sponsor on growth strategy, unit economics, and platform expansion Lead integration of newly acquired brands and locations Oversee new store openings including site readiness, staffing, training, and launch execution Implement KPI dashboards, reporting cadence, and operating rhythms Optimize guest experience, brand execution, service speed, and food quality Serve as a culture carrier and leadership standard across the organization
• Ideal Background 10+ years of senior multi-unit leadership in QSR, fast casual, or restaurant platforms Experience operating at scale in a private equity or high-growth environment Strong track record of building teams and scaling multi-market restaurant operations Deep understanding of unit economics, EBITDA drivers, and operational KPIs Experience leading through systems upgrades, restructures, and integration Hands‑on, disciplined, and highly execution‑oriented leader
• What's Offered Executive‑level base salary Bonus and long‑term equity participation Direct exposure to board and PE leadership Opportunity to help build a category‑defining pizzeria platform.