Vice President of Operations, Sage Restaurant Concepts

Full-Time

Sage Restaurant Concepts (SRC) is looking for a Vice President of Operations to join our team. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. We are a growing company with concepts nationwide.

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Sage Restaurant Concepts is a family of seasoned restaurateurs committed to consistently crafting exceptional experiences that forge a bond with our guests, enrich our communities and empower our people. We create industry-leading restaurant and bar concepts with soul for the people who live, work and play in the communities we serve.

Throughout our portfolio, it rings true that we believe in the power of impacting lives through hospitality and work daily to fulfill that endeavor.

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At Sage Restaurant Concepts, we impact lives through hospitality. Our vision is to be a restaurant company with a soul. We consistently craft exceptional experiences that forge a bond with guests, enrich our community, and empower our people.

The Divisional Vice President of Operations is responsible for developing and operating cost-effective operations for corporate, revenue and profit-generating needs which meets and exceeds guest expectations through the delivery of high-quality food, beverages and service in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. He/she has overall Corporate service responsibility for all aspects of these operations; as related to sales, growth of the businesses, and the development of people.

� Works with all management teams to create a team atmosphere amongst the staff which is fun, lively and casual, yet professional.

� Mentors teams to success while communicating needs and results to leadership regularly.

� Holds all direct reports accountable to the highest of standards, is very action oriented, and results driven.

� Applies subject matter expertise in managing through organizations and systems, process management, managing vision and purpose, and can effectively implement change in an organization.

� Works with all management teams to increase guest counts and revenues and develop loyal guest base.

� Ensures adequate staffing levels across all responsible departments and levels.

� Reinforces importance of thorough and complete training and on-boarding of employees.

� Holds leaders accountable for completing timely associate and manager annual performance reviews, performance counseling’s and performance improvement plans.

� Maintaining operations strong financial performance and achieves financial goals, financial underwriting and deal proforma goals.

� Developing and signing off on yearly unit level budgets for review by the COO and sign-off by ownership groups.

� Monitoring and maintaining all cost control centers; further development of cost savings programs and strong follow through on all systems which are in place.

� Ensuring locations submit timely Profit and Loss statements, analysis reports, forecast reports, Monthly SQI reports, Shopper reports, and implement corrective plans.

� Ensures implementation of all Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, including service standards, across all operations.

� Works closely across divisions and departments to insure a solid partnership exists with all leaders.

� Collaborate with Marketing on all marketing plans to help develop a marketing strategy and develops strong local marketing programs.

� Ensuring a safe and clean environment and all products are stored and handled properly.

� Continually assesses the status of the current management teams, using Talent Management Programs’, developing action plans to address the developmental issues of each team member and following through on each manager's progress.

� Ensures continual upkeep of properties and departments by conducting walk-through inspections, identify needed repair and development of CAPEX programs, repair and maintenance costs and timelines, and remodel/renovations.

� Oversee transitions of new properties and any re-concepting/renovations/new opens within portfolio.

� Stay up to date on industry trends, ensuring portfolio stays relevant and ahead of industry direction

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SUPERVISORY DUTIES

8-12 Property Associates

Education/Formal Training

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.

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Experience

Five years as a senior FB Executive in a full service high volume settings

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Knowledge/Skills

� Able to work independently and make the right decisions for the business.

� The highest level of communication skills both written and oral.

� High level of leadership ability.

� High level of ethics, values, and culture driven.

� Strong knowledge of food service heath and sanitation regulations.

� Multi-million-dollar PL responsibility experience.

� Ability to train and interact with management and associates.

� Ability to read reports, computer, etc

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%
• Lifting and carrying of objects, 30-35 pounds
• Mobility -limited mobility between offices and departments. No continuous standing, climbing or driving.

Environment

80% Office environment

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and ADD insurance

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

**�The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.