Senior Director, Food Brands & Growth Strategy

Applegreen-USA-Welcome-Centers-Central-Services; Mahwah (NJ); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

25% Annual Bonus

Earned Wage Access

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services seeks an experienced operations leader to drive brand standards across multi-unit locations and elevate traveler experiences through cross-functional collaboration with franchisors and brand partners.

The role emphasizes a hybrid work setup in New Jersey with three days in the Glen Rock office and two days remote, along with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a fast-evolving organization.

Competenze

• A minimum of 10 years of operations leadership experience in brand-centric multi-unit, multi-state QSR organizations.
• Strong organization skills, ability to set priorities, multitask and deliver on tight deadlines to achieve business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organization that continues to evolve.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a solutions-focused mindset
• Thorough understanding of systems and technology
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop talent
• Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results and effectively influencing decisions
• Is resilient and calm under pressure.

Mansioni

• Own relationships with key franchisors and restaurant brand partners.
• Act as the executive liaison for all food brand stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage performance commitments, operational standards, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure all brand standards, audits, and compliance requirements are consistently achieved.
• Lead discussions regarding new concepts, remodels, menu innovation, and promotional calendars.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to improve restaurant performance.
• Develop and implement systems that drive consistency across all locations.
• Establish performance benchmarks and accountability measures.
• Lead corrective action plans for underperforming brands and locations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing food brands team.
• Build succession pipelines and leadership capability within the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Conoscenze

Operations leadership

Organization skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Systems & technology

Talent development

Judgement & decision-making

Resilience under pressure

Descrizione del lavoro

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services seeks an experienced operations leader to drive brand standards across multi-unit locations and elevate traveler experiences through cross-functional collaboration with franchisors and brand partners.

The role emphasizes a hybrid work setup in New Jersey with three days in the Glen Rock office and two days remote, along with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a fast-evolving organization.