Operations Manager

Waffle House, Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

30 days vacation

Education bonus

Stock options

Job summary

Waffle House, Inc. in Alabama invites experienced restaurant leaders to join a company famous for promoting from within.

Manage your own restaurant, develop teams, and drive operations, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth in a fast-paced, people-centered environment. The path from Restaurant Manager to District Manager and Division Manager is clearly defined, with competitive salary increases, stock options, comprehensive training, and a long-term career at a privately owned, growing company

Qualifications

• Paid training provided to learn restaurant operations.
• Fast-path promotion: RM → DM → VM with salary increases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee your own restaurant and lead daily operations.
• Develop and manage teams, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth service.
• Coordinate with staff to optimize performance and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations

Customer service

Training & development

Job description

Waffle House offers fantastic opportunities for growth and career advancement within the company! Our emphasis on promoting from within, coupled with the potential for leadership roles, creates a strong foundation for long-term success. Here's a breakdown of what makes this opportunity stand out:

1. Compensation and Benefits: Waffle House offers competitive pay and a solid benefits package, including health insurance, 30 days of vacation, and a $6,000 annual education bonus.

• Restaurant Managers range from $65,000 to $85,000.
• District Managers range from $85,000 to $115,000.
• Division Managers incomes range from $115,000 to $145,000.

1. Training and Development: The company offers excellent paid training that helps you learn through real-world experience. Overseeing your own restaurant allows you to develop skills in managing people, operations, and customer relationships.
2. Career Advancement: There’s a clear pathway for advancement, from Restaurant Manager to District Manager, and then Division Manager, with competitive salary increases and stock options at every stage. The average time for promotion is relatively short (12-18 months for District Manager, 18-36 months for Division Manager), making it an exciting prospect for those looking for fast growth.
3. Work Environment: The company promotes a fun and people-centered work environment, which can be highly rewarding for those who enjoy working with teams and customers. Work a 6 days on and 2 days off guaranteed schedule primarily on day shift.
4. Company Stability: As a privately owned, employee-focused, and growing company, Waffle House offers stability and a positive, people-centered culture. Plus, the plan to add another 800 restaurants in the next decade shows strong growth potential.
5. Stock Options: The opportunity to invest in Waffle House stock is a unique perk, with options awarded annually and increasing in value with each promotion. Stock options granted at hire and with each promotion.

• Receive a $18,500 stock option on your hire date.
• $75,000 stock option upon District Manager promotion.
• $92,500 stock option upon Division Manager promotion.

We offer a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the restaurant industry with the possibility of growing within a stable, successful company.