Head of Food Brand Strategy & Growth

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Oakland (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Glen Rock NJ

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401 (k) with Company Match

25% Annual Bonus

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in New Jersey is seeking an experienced operations executive to lead brand-specific standards across multiple locations. You will assess performance, coach teams, and align franchisor partnerships to maximize traveler satisfaction and growth.

This hybrid role combines on-site leadership three days per week in Glen Rock, NJ, with remote work two days. You will oversee audits, safety, menu standards, and initiatives from concept to execution, emphasizing speed,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of operations leadership experience in brand-centric multi-unit, multi-state QSR organizations.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with franchisors and restaurant brand partners.
• Act as executive liaison for all food brand stakeholders.
• Negotiate performance commitments, standards, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure brand standards, audits, and compliance are met consistently.
• Lead discussions on new concepts, remodels, and promotions.
• Partner with Operations to improve restaurant performance.
• Develop systems driving consistency across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Brand management

Operations leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Job description

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in New Jersey is seeking an experienced operations executive to lead brand-specific standards across multiple locations. You will assess performance, coach teams, and align franchisor partnerships to maximize traveler satisfaction and growth.

This hybrid role combines on-site leadership three days per week in Glen Rock, NJ, with remote work two days. You will oversee audits, safety, menu standards, and initiatives from concept to execution, emphasizing speed,