Director, Corporate Operations Tampa, Florida

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Paid volunteer day

Team member stock purchase plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. is looking for a Director of Corporate Operations based in Dallas, Texas. You will oversee between 25 to 30 corporate-owned locations, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in multi-unit restaurant leadership, strong P&L management skills, and a proven track record in leading teams. This role includes accountability for performance, scalability, and driving a culture of accountability and excellence across locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading leaders at District Manager level or above.
• Strong ownership of financial performance across multiple markets.
• Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 25–30 corporate-owned restaurants through a team.
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior District Managers.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards.

Skills

Multi-unit restaurant leadership

P&L management

Leadership development

Financial transparency

Performance management

Education

10+ years of restaurant leadership experience

Job description

Who We Are

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to serve the world flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner‑operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service‑minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave‑worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

What We’ll Need

The Director, Corporate Operations is a multi‑market enterprise operator responsible for overseeing 25–30 corporate‑owned restaurants through a team of Senior District Managers and District Managers.

This Role Is Accountable For

• Regional P&L performance
• Operational execution and brand standards
• Leadership development and bench strength
• Performance consistency across restaurants
• Scalability of the corporate operating model

This is not a coordination role.

This is a performance ownership and leadership role at scale.

• Regional financial ownership
• Own regional performance across sales, profitability, and EBITDA
• Deliver same‑store sales growth aligned with enterprise targets
• Improve restaurant‑level margins through disciplined labor and cost management
• Identify and remove structural barriers to profitability
• Drive financial transparency and accountability across all locations

You are accountable for the business — not just reporting on it.

• Field leadership & team development
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior District Managers
• Build a strong leadership bench of District Managers and Restaurant Leaders
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
• Conduct talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning
• Actively develop future field leaders for broader organizational roles

You build leaders who build great restaurants.

• Operational excellence & brand standards
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards across all restaurants
• Drive performance across: speed of service, accuracy, hospitality, food safety and quality
• Reduce performance variability between top and bottom quartile locations
• Establish disciplined business routines (QBRs, performance reviews, audits)
• Ensure execution of all operational initiatives and programs

Consistency at scale is your mandate.

• Performance management & accountability
• Identify underperforming markets and implement turnaround strategies
• Hold Senior District Managers accountable for results
• Establish clear KPIs and performance expectations
• Create structured escalation and recovery plans
• Drive a culture of urgency and accountability

You close performance gaps quickly and decisively.

• Enterprise partnership & strategy execution
• Partner cross‑functionally with marketing, supply chain, finance, training, and technology
• Ensure field initiatives are executable and economically viable
• Provide field insights to inform enterprise strategy
• Support testing, rollout, and scaling of new initiatives

You are the voice of the field at the enterprise table.

• Growth, innovation & scalability
• Ensure operational readiness for new restaurant openings
• Support development and expansion plans
• Identify opportunities to improve operating model scalability
• Lead pilot programs and validate operational improvements
• Drive innovation while protecting brand standards

Core Competencies

• Sustained same‑store sales growth across region
• Improved restaurant‑level profitability and margins
• Reduced performance variability across locations
• Strong leadership bench at all levels
• High adoption and ROI of enterprise initiatives
• Consistent execution of brand standards
• Low turnover in key leadership roles

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of progressive multi‑unit restaurant leadership experience
• Proven experience leading leaders (District Manager level or above)
• Strong ownership of P&L performance across multiple markets
• Deep understanding of restaurant‑level economics
• Experience improving underperforming markets at scale
• High data literacy and comfort with performance dashboards
• Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
• Willingness to travel frequently (50–75%)

Who You Are

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401(k) – dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun Is The Best Flavor

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.