Growth-Driven COO: Scale Multi-Unit Restaurant Ops

Leap Brands; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a transformational Chief Operating Officer to lead growth across its restaurant portfolio, building the infrastructure, leadership team, and operating disciplines required to scale a high-performing organization.

Reporting to the CEO, the COO will drive multi-unit operations, profitability, and guest experience, develop regional leadership, and partner with investors to execute aggressive expansion while maintaining brand standards and culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience.
• Experience leading regional or national restaurant operations.
• Proven success scaling restaurant brands through periods of significant growth.
• Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of restaurant P&Ls.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing leadership teams.
• Experience partnering with private equity, founders, or growth-oriented ownership groups is highly preferred.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations across the restaurant portfolio.
• Develop and execute the company's operational growth strategy.
• Build and mentor Regional Directors, Directors of Operations, and field leadership teams.
• Drive same-store sales growth, profitability, labor optimization, and operational excellence.
• Improve systems, processes, and accountability throughout the organization.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team on long-term strategic initiatives.
• Create scalable operating procedures to support aggressive unit growth.
• Lead new restaurant openings, operational integrations, and market expansions.
• Champion culture, leadership development, and employee engagement across the organization.
• Utilize data and KPIs to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Strategic growth

Financial acumen

Leadership teams

Communication skills

Job description

Leap Brands is seeking a transformational Chief Operating Officer to lead growth across its restaurant portfolio, building the infrastructure, leadership team, and operating disciplines required to scale a high-performing organization.

Reporting to the CEO, the COO will drive multi-unit operations, profitability, and guest experience, develop regional leadership, and partner with investors to execute aggressive expansion while maintaining brand standards and culture.