Operations Manager, Service

Restaurant Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager, Service based in Kent, WA. This depot leadership role drives service operations, safety, and quality across customer locations, partnering with Distribution and Support to achieve strong outcomes and financial performance.

You will lead the Service team, develop high-performing staff, and ensure execution of company standards while advancing depot-level goals in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 2–4 years in operations, service, distribution, or route-based environments.
• Experience leading people or daily operations with accountability.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold frontline employees accountable.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment; basic OSHA/safety understanding.
• Data and metrics-driven approach to manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing service team with coaching and accountability.
• Drive workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and retention.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and inspections to ensure uptime.
• Own customer outcomes by resolving service issues quickly and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee field service execution for TOM system installations and maintenance.
• Manage inventory accuracy and availability to support operations.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Safety culture

Data-driven decision making

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Operations Manager, Service

Job Summary: The Operations Manager, Service is a depot leadership role responsible for driving overall depot performance through ownership of service operations within Restaurant Technologies’ Total Oil Management (TOM) system. As a member of the depot leadership team, this role contributes to the success of the entire operation - not just service, by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across customer locations. This role leads the Service team while partnering closely with Distribution and Support Functions to deliver strong customer outcomes, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Operations Manager, Service develops high-performing teams, reinforces operational discipline, and ensures consistent execution of company standards across safety, service, and quality. In partnership with the General Manager, this role is accountable for achieving depot-level financial and operational goals by optimizing workforce performance, improving customer experience, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

Compensation: $81,000 - $95,000 Base salary is determined by location, market factors, and experience. Bonus Potential: 15% annual target (With the ability to earn higher) Depot Location: Kent, WA 98032

Primary Job Accountabilities

• People Leadership & Development Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, recognition, documentation and ongoing development while maintaining strong engagement and retention Build leadership capability within the team through coaching, and talent development Safety Ownership Foster a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance (OSHA and company standards) Actively coach team members to reinforce safe work practices and operational discipline
• Workforce Planning & Talent Management Drive workforce planning including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling and time management, performance management, and retention to ensure operational readiness
• Fleet & Asset Management Oversee fleet performance and maintenance to support service execution Ensure completion of pre- and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and monitoring of uptime/downtime metrics along with performing fleet walks
• Customer Ownership Create and sustain a customer-focused culture by ensuring service issues are resolved quickly and effectively Partner cross-functionally to deliver strong customer outcomes and retention
• Service Operations Execution Oversee field service execution supporting the Total Oil Management (TOM) system, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities Ensure high service completion rates, quality execution, and consistent delivery of safe customer experiences Manage labor utilization and scheduling to drive productivity, control overtime, and align staffing with service and customer demand
• Inventory Management Ensure accurate inventory and equipment management to support service operations and customer demand, including inventory ordering and routine cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and availability
• Financial Performance & Operational Discipline Partner with the General Manager to achieve depot financial performance and key KPIs Drive productivity, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across operations

Education, Requirements & Competencies

• Minimum Qualifications
• 2-4 years of experience in operations, service, distribution, or a route-based environment
• Experience leading people, teams, or daily operations (formal or informal leadership)
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold frontline employees accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Basic understanding of safety practices and regulated environments
• Ability to use data and metrics to manage performance and solve problems
• Willingness to lead from the front and be actively engaged in daily field operations
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Preferred Qualifications
• 1-2+ years of direct people management experience highly preferred
• Experience supporting field service, installation, or equipment-based operations
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support operational execution and customer outcomes
• Experience managing scheduling, labor, or workforce planning
• Experience using KPIs to drive performance (productivity, safety, service)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience % of Time Traveling: TBD #LI-LB1

Inclusive Employer

At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and AffiAll aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or call 1-888-796-4997.

Restaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Culture & Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance.

We’ve cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We’ve earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work,” by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota’s Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we’ve earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets. The Company Headquartered in Mendota Heights, Minn., Restaurant Technologies is a fast-growing, award-winning company (Best Places to Work, Entrepreneur of the Year) looking to extend its history of fast growth. We are the leading provider of cooking-oil management and back-of-house hood and exhaust cleaning solutions to over 35,000 food service providers. The Team Located in one of our 41 depots, our operations teams are the face of Restaurant Technologies while onsite at customer locations: whether performing service, delivering and picking up oil, or providing training.