This is a rare opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role with real influence. You will partner directly with ownership to run the business, elevate the guest experience, and shape the future of a growing, hospitality-driven operation.

Operating Partner Benefits and Compensation

• Profit-sharing bonus paid twice per year, with potential earnings up to 10%

• Potential equity or ownership distributorship tied to bottom-line performance

• Health insurance

• Two weeks of paid vacation

• Stable, full-time schedule with consistent hours

Schedule:

• Approximately 50 hours per week

• Typical shifts between 10 AM and 8 PM, up to 9 PM on weekends

• Two days off each week

Operating Partner Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Proven leadership experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment

• Strong culinary background with hands-on kitchen leadership experience

• Front of House leadership experience with direct guest interaction

• Demonstrated ability to balance kitchen execution with guest-facing hospitality

• Experience managing costs, labor, and overall operational performance

• Comfort leading from the floor and working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team

Day-to-Day Focus:

• Oversee both BOH and FOH operations with equal confidence

• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, and cleanliness

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members

• Act as the primary ambassador for guest experience and community presence

• Drive financial performance with an ownership mindset

Operating Partner Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in scratch kitchens or chef-driven concepts

• Prior exposure to profit sharing, equity, or partnership models

• Strong local community engagement or brand-building experience

• Entrepreneurial mindset with long-term growth goals

• Ability to think like an owner, not just a manager