VP of IT - Restaurant Operations

Restaurant Zone Recruiting; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Restaurant Zone Recruiting seeks a VP of Information Technology in Moonachie, NJ to lead the tech strategy for rapid multi-unit expansion. The role reports on IT roadmap execution and oversees POS, digital ordering, back-office systems, and cybersecurity across locations.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IT leadership within QSRs, strong vendor management, and a BS in IT/CS or equivalent. Competitive salary is offered with comprehensive benefits and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT leadership in a multi-unit restaurant or QSR environment.
• Hands-on experience with restaurant POS systems and digital ordering platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technology implementations.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance (PCI, SOX).
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with rapid multi-unit expansion.
• Lead implementation of POS, digital ordering, back-office, and QSR technology systems across corporate and franchise locations.
• Build and manage vendor and service partner relationships.
• Oversee cybersecurity frameworks, network reliability, and data governance.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Marketing on technology strategy.
• Support new location openings from a technology standpoint.
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team.

Skills

IT leadership

POS systems

cybersecurity

vendor management

team leadership

data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

POS systems

Digital ordering platforms

Job description

Vice President of Information Technology | Moonachie, NJ | $175,000 - $195,000

One of the fastest-growing bakery café brands in the United States is expanding toward 1,000 locations by 2030. We are looking for a VP of IT to build and lead the technology infrastructure that supports that growth.

What We Offer

• Salary $175,000 - $200,000 based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays

What You Will Do

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with rapid multi-unit expansion
• Lead implementation of POS, digital ordering, back-office, and QSR technology systems across corporate and franchise locations
• Build and manage vendor and service partner relationships
• Oversee cybersecurity frameworks, network reliability, and data governance
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Marketing on technology strategy
• Support new location openings from a technology standpoint
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team

What We Need

• 7+ years of progressive IT leadership in a multi-unit restaurant or QSR environment
• Hands-on experience with restaurant POS systems and digital ordering platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale technology implementations
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance (PCI, SOX)
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Experience supporting franchise technology operations
• Background scaling technology through rapid company growth
• Familiarity with loyalty platforms and data analytics