Blank Street
food and beverage
Multi-UnitOperationsManager
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“Multi-Unit Operations Manager at Blank Street. Skills: multi-unit operations, leadership, financial acumen, team development. Oversee multiple locations. Lead team of General Managers”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering results; Maintain top engagement scores; Ensure excellent service; Ensure product quality; Take ownership of store performance; find growth opportunities; Maintain NPS scores; Maintain Google review scores; Grow brand loyalty
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities; hands-on approach to tackling operational challenges; Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems; prioritizing issues based on urgency; Solve facility issues quickly
Regular travel across Boston, Lead by example behind the bar for 30% of your week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience in retail or hospitality multi-unit operations, track record of successfully managing multiple locations, leadership skills, ability to lead and develop salaried managers, create a positive, high-performance culture, Experience with new store openings, managing operational logistics, staffing, ensuring successful ramp-up and execution, Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, hands-on approach to tackling operational challenges, delivering results, Exceptional communication and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple locations and stakeholders, maintaining operational efficiency, Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and hospitality, autonomy, sound judgment, ability to manage operations independently, Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, leading teams, collaborating across departments, Skilled in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, Well-versed in change management, adapting to business needs, driving continuous improvement, Proven training and development capabilities, nurture team growth and leadership, Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, prioritizing issues based on urgency
Nice to Have
Deep knowledge and interest in specialty coffee, hospitality, restaurants or retail, Positive, enthusiastic and results driven, Passionate people leader and developer, Interested in continuous personal growth
What You'll Do.
Oversee multiple locations
Lead team of General Managers
Set high operational standards
Build leadership by hiring
Foster high-performing
Coach General Managers on financial decisions
Coach General Managers on operational decisions
Lead short-term planning
Lead forecasting for labor
Lead forecasting for inventory
Ensure smooth operations
Implement new initiatives
Drive adoption of new initiatives
Share insights for continuous improvement
Create and manage positive work culture
Manage time and attendance practices
Oversee labor strategy and budget
Collaborate with managers on hiring
Support hourly hiring
Ensure training quality
Ensure team development
Address performance issues promptly
Address performance issues fairly
Partner with People Team on employee relations
Manage change to keep Blank Street evolving
Maintain top engagement scores
Hold team accountable for quality
Oversee vendor relations
Lead by example behind the bar
Ensure excellent service
Ensure product quality
Ensure safety of locations
Ensure cleanliness of locations
Ensure presentation of locations
Prepare stores for weather
Prepare stores for new launches
Prepare stores for LTOs
Solve facility issues quickly
Improve store maintenance
Improve customer experience
Take ownership of store performance
Find growth opportunities
Maintain Google review scores
Build relationships with local businesses
Stay updated on company tools
Stay updated on company processes
Stay updated on company communication
Identify performance gaps
Address performance gaps
Collaborate with other leaders
Help with New Store Openings
Pilot new initiatives
Act as trusted partner for new ideas
Support marketing collaborations
Support brand collaborations
Attend department meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Collaborate with managers on hiring; Collaborate with other leaders; Partner with People Team on employee relations; Work with HQ to improve store design, maintenance, and customer experience
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication skills; Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Process & Methodology
managing operational logistics, ensuring successful ramp-up and execution, managing multiple priorities, managing multiple locations, New Store Openings
Full Job Description
About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Add a Spark to the Ordinary… The Operations Manager role at Blank Street is a key area leadership position, responsible for overseeing multiple locations and leading a team of General Managers. This role drives performance, consistency, and culture across all stores within a defined market by setting high operational standards and stepping in where needed. A core focus is building strong leadership by hiring, developing, and promoting talent while fostering a high-performing, cohesive culture across the area. With a strong grasp of area-level P&L, the Operations Manager coaches General Managers to make sound financial and operational decisions. It also leads short-term planning and forecasting across labor and inventory to ensure smooth operations. As the link between HQ and the field, the Operations Manager implements new initiatives, drives adoption, and shares insights to continuously improve how we operate. This role requires regular travel across Boston and reports to the Director of Operations. Qualifications: 5+ years experience in retail or hospitality multi-unit operations, with a track record of successfully managing multiple locations. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and develop salaried managers and create a positive, high-performance culture. Experience with new store openings, including managing operational logistics, staffing, and ensuring successful ramp-up and execution. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a
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