Oversee the successful execution of 100
200+ restaurant openings annually, ensuring operational readiness across all locations.
Lead the end-to-end opening process, from pre-opening preparation through post-opening stabilization.
Ensure every location launches fully staffed, fully trained, and operationally prepared to meet company performance standards.
Establish and maintain consistent opening playbooks, timelines, and execution standards across all new locations.
Ensure each restaurant is operationally prepared before opening, including: General Manager readiness and leadership preparation, team member hiring and onboarding, equipment and operational setup, operational workflows and station readiness, training completion and team proficiency.
Monitor and drive post-opening performance across key operational metrics, including order-to-eat times, guest experience and accuracy, labor stabilization, waste management, supply management, repairs and maintenance readiness.
Develop processes that accelerate time-to-stability for new locations.
Partner closely with regional directors, regional vice presidents, training and development teams, facilities and development teams, and operations leadership.

Extensive experience in restaurant operations, multi-unit leadership, or large-scale new store openings.
Proven track record managing high-volume opening pipelines.
Experience developing training systems, operational playbooks, and scalable processes.
Strong understanding of operational metrics and restaurant performance drivers.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

Associate Director – New Restaurant Openings

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