Senior Director, Food Brands & Growth

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Fair Lawn (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days in Glen Rock NJ + 2

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

25% Annual Bonus

Earned Wage Access

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to drive brand standards and superior traveler experiences across multiple sites in New Jersey and beyond. You will assess operations, people and brand metrics, identify gaps, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that enhance performance and growth.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in brand-centric multi-unit leadership in QSRs, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead and develop talent in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations leadership in multi-unit, multi-state QSR organizations.
• Strong organization skills, ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence at all levels.
• Adaptive, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-growing organization.
• Business acumen with analytical capabilities and a technology mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with franchisors and restaurant brand partners.
• Serve as executive liaison for food brand stakeholders and drive performance commitments.
• Lead initiatives on concept changes, remodels, menu innovation, and promotional calendars.
• Improve restaurant performance through systems, benchmarks, and accountability.
• Develop and coach a high-performing food brands team and succession pipelines.
• Champion guest-first experience and drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Analytical mindset

People development

Decision making

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Applegreen is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to drive brand standards and superior traveler experiences across multiple sites in New Jersey and beyond. You will assess operations, people and brand metrics, identify gaps, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that enhance performance and growth.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in brand-centric multi-unit leadership in QSRs, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead and develop talent in a