Wendy's

Director - Field Operations

Glendale, CA, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $154,000.00 - $277,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Parental leave
free EAP sessions
company 401k match
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Wendy's is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain that has been serving its iconic square-shaped burgers for over 50 years. Known for its unique approach to quality and customer satisfaction, Wendy's has established itself as a beloved brand with a commitment to innovation and excellence in the foodservice industry. The company operates thousands of restaurants worldwide, employing a large workforce dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. Wendy's prides itself on fostering a culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness, encouraging its employees to thrive in their careers. This supportive environment is a testament to Wendy's dedication not only to its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • minimum 5 years experience in operations management
  • ability to travel up to 75 percent
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • experience in multi-unit P&L management
  • ability to analyze data and problem solve
  • ability to develop and motivate teams
  • capacity to work cross-functionally
  • self-motivated and results-oriented
  • customer focused team player
  • ability to make decisions independently
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to manage multiple priorities

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in operations business markets management finance supply chain or related field preferred
  • minimum 5 years experience with increasing responsibility in operations management including P&L management of multi-unit operations
  • strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • ability to communicate effectively at various levels
  • ability to lead influence and develop organizational capability
  • strong relationship-building skills
  • strong organizational skills
  • ability to balance priorities
  • ability to utilize corporate resources and partnerships to achieve goals
  • self-motivated results-oriented customer focused
  • high energy with decisive self-confidence
  • strong strategic thinking capabilities

Job Duties

  • Provides leadership to franchisee community recommending approaches to improve financial health of the organization
  • uses data and analytics to guide decision-making problem-solving and time allocation to drive franchisee performance
  • leads and motivates team of Field Operations Managers to drive customer centric culture that improves operations and achieves annual targets
  • conducts restaurant visits frequency according to performance and conducts twice annual Wendy’s Done Right Visits
  • influences and drives solutions with franchisees to align and maintain core systems with operational standards
  • provides leadership considerations on development sites and completes FZ assessments
  • works directly with franchisees to grow enterprise profitability by leveraging Margin Sprint initiatives
  • maximizes P&L control and implements Wendy’s recommended systems and tools
  • follows up consistently with franchisees to ensure implementation of recommendations
  • conducts quarterly business reviews and growth readiness assessments
  • manages and develops direct reports
  • partners effectively with restaurant support functions
  • works cross-functionally to develop and grow assigned franchisees
  • supports VP- Field Operations in developing high performing teams
  • leads strategic franchise and DMA planning to drive market growth and performance
  • fosters a culture focused on high performance exceptional service and accountability
  • serves as strategic partner to DMA leadership team and ensures succession plans are in place

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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