Senior Director, Area Operations — Remote & Travel Leader

Wendy's International; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 189,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Free EAP sessions

Company 401k match

Benefits website

Job summary

Wendy's is seeking a Senior Director of Area Operations to lead 4-6 Directors and drive performance across 200 company-owned restaurants. You will manage profit objectives, sales growth, and workforce development while ensuring compliance with company guidelines and employment laws.

You will partner with finance and cross-functional teams to execute plans, optimize staffing, and build a robust talent pipeline, all while maintaining Wendy's brand standards and guest-centric goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in operations management with increasing responsibility.
• Significant experience in P&L management of multi-unit operators.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a team of 4-6 Directors of Area Operations to improve performance and ensure operating plans are executed.
• Maximizes restaurant profit objectives and collaborates with finance partners.
• Drives sales objectives and partners with cross-functional teams to boost customer counts and revenue.
• Manages staffing and turnover goals, supports diversity and inclusion, and ensures compliance with employment laws.
• Delivers a Guest Centric model of operations and provides feedback to RSC teams developing programs.
• Supports location planning, capital investment, relocation, remodels, and closures in line with company plans.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategy

Communication

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Master's Degree

Job description

Wendy's is seeking a Senior Director of Area Operations to lead 4-6 Directors and drive performance across 200 company-owned restaurants. You will manage profit objectives, sales growth, and workforce development while ensuring compliance with company guidelines and employment laws.

You will partner with finance and cross-functional teams to execute plans, optimize staffing, and build a robust talent pipeline, all while maintaining Wendy's brand standards and guest-centric goals.