VP of Restaurant IT & Systems Strategy

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Slim Chickens is seeking a Vice President of IT Restaurant Systems to shape and execute the company’s IT strategy for restaurant technology. You will direct the project portfolio, oversee day-to-day support, and partner with executives and franchisees to improve guest experience and operations.

The role leads the IT function, drives vendor management, ensures PCI compliance, and manages budgeting. Located in Fayetteville, AR, it requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership to scale our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or technology required.
• Proven track record leading technology strategy for multi-unit restaurant brands.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience delivering end-to-end IT projects in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of data security, PCI compliance, and IT risk management.

Responsibilities

• Owns IT strategy and roadmap for restaurant technology (POS, BOH, digital, mobile).
• Leads end-to-end project management from concept to deployment and support.
• Oversees POS and Back Office tech implementation with minimal operations disruption.
• Builds and scales the Restaurant Systems team, including IT support roles.
• Manages PCI compliance, data security, and incident response readiness.
• Oversees budgeting for IT operating and capital expenditures.

Skills

Technology leadership

Restaurant tech

Vendor management

Project management

Cyber security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS or technology major

Master’s degree in information systems technology or equivalent

Tools

Brink POS

Claude AI

Job description

Slim Chickens is seeking a Vice President of IT Restaurant Systems to shape and execute the company’s IT strategy for restaurant technology. You will direct the project portfolio, oversee day-to-day support, and partner with executives and franchisees to improve guest experience and operations.

The role leads the IT function, drives vendor management, ensures PCI compliance, and manages budgeting. Located in Fayetteville, AR, it requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership to scale our