Franchise Kitchen Launch & Training Lead

Growth Kitchen; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Stock options

25 days holiday

Job summary

Growth Kitchen is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee our UK network of partner kitchens, travelling nationwide 80% to train franchises and ensure our brands are cooked to standard.

You will train new franchisees, run commercial discussions to grow their business with us, perform regular on-site checks, and collaborate with partner teams to optimise operations and growth. It’s a fast‑growing startup with autonomy and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of work experience in a restaurant/hospitality role as an AGM or GM of a single site or similar
• Willingness to travel across the UK (80% travel)
• Fluent in English and right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication and pro-active learner

Responsibilities

• Train new franchisees: help them learn how to cook our brands
• Have commercial conversations with franchisees, helping them grow their business with us
• Run regular checks on-site, help them cook more accurately and better
• Work with teams and managers in partner kitchens to help them do their job better, operationally and commercially
• Manage a cluster of 30+ kitchen partners, owning their growth trajectory and week to week performance
• Support partners by getting hands-on in the kitchen, and solving site issues when they arise

Skills

AGM/GM experience

Franchisee training

On-site checks

Commercial conversations

Travel readiness

Fluent in English

Right to work in UK

Job description

Growth Kitchen is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee our UK network of partner kitchens, travelling nationwide 80% to train franchises and ensure our brands are cooked to standard.

You will train new franchisees, run commercial discussions to grow their business with us, perform regular on-site checks, and collaborate with partner teams to optimise operations and growth. It’s a fast‑growing startup with autonomy and clear progression paths.