
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $56,000.00 - $77,200.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Health Savings Account employer match
Learning and development opportunities
Employee Stock
employee discount
Job Description
Wonder is a revolutionary mealtime platform dedicated to redefining how people experience food. Operating as a multifaceted food service company, Wonder allows customers to enjoy a diverse array of dishes from over 20 exclusive restaurants in a single order. The platform provides unparalleled convenience by offering mixing and matching options for hundreds of food items, ranging from tacos to Thai cuisine, all with zero delivery fees. Customers can opt for dine-in, pick up, or delivery, giving them flexible choices to suit their preferences. Each dish is freshly made on-site by Wonder's expert culinary team, ensuring all food is served hot and to the highest quality standards. The company manages every part of the dining journey, from recipe development to the sophisticated technology that powers its seamless ordering system. This vertical integration enables Wonder to maintain exceptional quality, variety, and consistency while scaling operations efficiently across its locations.
As a Senior Operations Leader at Wonder, you will serve as the primary business leader of a Wonder location managing a shared kitchen space that caters to multiple restaurant brands, diverse sales channels, and various delivery methods. This position transcends typical food service roles by integrating leadership across functions, operational management, and cross-brand coordination, making it akin to running a general manager role in a complex food production environment. The responsibilities include overseeing multifunctional teams comprised of both internal employees and external contract partners, optimizing daily operational efficiencies, and managing local profit and loss accountability. To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate operational agility as you juggle staffing, vendor relations, performance management, and customer feedback analysis. You'll direct efforts to improve service execution and labor deployment while proactively addressing challenges in real-time to maintain operational readiness.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned leaders with a background in operations, logistics, eCommerce, hospitality, or related sectors who thrive in fast-evolving, multifaceted environments. With direct ownership of the location’s financial outcomes and staff performance, you will influence key business metrics and spearhead strategic initiatives that grow the Wonder brand locally and support company-wide successes. Your ability to pilot innovation, foster cross-functional collaboration, and uphold brand standards across numerous on-site partners will be integral to achieving excellence. Wonder offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $95,000 to $109,500 per year and is located in Canton, Connecticut. The role promises dynamic challenges and significant leadership growth potential at the intersection of culinary excellence and cutting-edge technology in food service.
As a Senior Operations Leader at Wonder, you will serve as the primary business leader of a Wonder location managing a shared kitchen space that caters to multiple restaurant brands, diverse sales channels, and various delivery methods. This position transcends typical food service roles by integrating leadership across functions, operational management, and cross-brand coordination, making it akin to running a general manager role in a complex food production environment. The responsibilities include overseeing multifunctional teams comprised of both internal employees and external contract partners, optimizing daily operational efficiencies, and managing local profit and loss accountability. To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate operational agility as you juggle staffing, vendor relations, performance management, and customer feedback analysis. You'll direct efforts to improve service execution and labor deployment while proactively addressing challenges in real-time to maintain operational readiness.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned leaders with a background in operations, logistics, eCommerce, hospitality, or related sectors who thrive in fast-evolving, multifaceted environments. With direct ownership of the location’s financial outcomes and staff performance, you will influence key business metrics and spearhead strategic initiatives that grow the Wonder brand locally and support company-wide successes. Your ability to pilot innovation, foster cross-functional collaboration, and uphold brand standards across numerous on-site partners will be integral to achieving excellence. Wonder offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $95,000 to $109,500 per year and is located in Canton, Connecticut. The role promises dynamic challenges and significant leadership growth potential at the intersection of culinary excellence and cutting-edge technology in food service.
Job Requirements
- Must be 21 years old and legally authorized to work in the US
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Must have open availability, including nights and weekends
- Food handler certification or willingness to obtain
Job Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience leading high-volume, complex operations in logistics, field-based retail, hospitality, food, or eCommerce
- Proven leadership background with a track record of progressive growth and advancement
- Demonstrated success in full P&L ownership, KPI management, and driving operational results
- Experience in fast-growing, operationally complex environments such as high-growth startups, multi-unit retail, or on-demand services
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Comfortable managing hybrid workforces across employees and contracted vendors/partners
- Cross-functional fluency and ability to influence and collaborate across finance, HR, logistics, culinary, and partner organizations
- Commitment to customer service, quality, accountability, and results
Job Duties
- Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations across kitchen, service, and fulfillment channels (dine-in, pickup, delivery)
- Optimize labor deployment, throughput, and service execution to meet evolving business needs
- Ensure strict adherence to labor, food safety, team member safety, and compliance standards
- Monitor and manage inventory accuracy, waste reduction efforts, and product shelf life adherence
- Maintain high operational readiness by forecasting demand, resolving obstacles, and adjusting workflows in real-time
- Monitor customer feedback and operational trends to make data-informed decisions that drive service excellence
- Set and drive key operational KPIs, ensuring alignment across internal and external contributors
- Hire, onboard, coach, schedule, and develop a high-performing team of hourly employees and shift leaders
- Lead a blended on-site workforce of internal employees and external partners (contracted or brand-affiliated staff)
- Create a collaborative, on-brand environment where Wonder and third-party teams operate seamlessly under one roof
- Address performance issues respectfully and quickly using coaching and performance tools
- Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws
- Take full ownership of the location’s P&L and use data to influence labor efficiency, food costs, and operational margin
- Establish and track KPIs related to guest experience, order accuracy, throughput, and financial performance
- Partner cross-functionally (with finance, culinary, procurement, logistics, etc.) to identify cost-saving and revenue-driving opportunities
- Build action plans around local performance insights, customer feedback, and operational trends
- Own and drive company talent pipelines with a strong focus on succession building and readiness
- Select, develop, and deploy certified trainers to support new store openings and maintain consistent onboarding of new hires
- Actively mentor and coach managers-in-training, preparing them for potential transfers or leadership roles at other locations
- Serve as a hands-on role model leader, modeling company values and reinforcing performance standards that promote personal and professional growth
- Anticipate future business needs and strategically align staffing, scheduling, and development efforts to ensure the organization is prepared for growth
- Contribute to company innovation and evolution by sharing feedback, piloting new initiatives and championing best practices for company-wide rollout
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for brand partners, vendors, and contracted operators
- Nurture relationships with local stakeholders to foster trust, partnership, and operational consistency
- Ensure that each brand operating in the kitchen adheres to Wonder’s service and food quality standards to deliver a flawless customer experience
- Represent Wonder in local community and business interactions, helping to grow our reputation and customer base
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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