OPERATIONS MANAGER - NEW STORE OPENINGS

Company: Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

OPERATIONS MANAGER - NEW STORE OPENINGSMendocino Farms Sandwich MarketLos Angeles, CAWe are Mendocino Farms, a unique, fast-casual restaurant concept breaking all the old paradigms of the restaurant business. At Mendocino Farms, we exist to sell more than just sandwiches, we sell happy. We are where the neighborhood comes together over inspired sandwiches and soulful salads made from thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Our name comes from legendary Mendocino County, a town known for pioneering the slow food movement and sustainable farming. At Mendo, we make daily decisions that reinforce our values of being trailblazers, learning and growing, building a 'we' culture, winning the day for our guests and our team members to ultimately, selling happy!SUMMARYThe OPERATIONS MANAGER - NEW STORE OPENINGS provides leadership and direction to the New Store Opening (NSO) Ops Team. This position plays a key role in the training and development of all NSO specific training programs and procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the NSO hospitality trainers and the overall NSO hospitality training program
• Trains and develops the Management Team on all NSO specific training programs and procedures
• Oversees the selection process for the NSO trainers
• Completes all assigned leadership tasks from the NSO Task List
• Leads the NSO account setup including setting up the accounts, setting pars, and placing initial orders
• Directs and supports Managers on all NSO food orders
• Creates new NSO training material and tools
• Communicates all leadership decisions to the Managers and NSO trainers
• Creates and improves NSO training processes and procedures
• Oversees NSO trainers - including but not limited to schedules, managing hours, and meal and rest breaks
• Ensures that the Manager and NSO trainers are maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Delegates leadership responsibilities for NSO trainer development
• Delegates and oversees all responsibilities for NSO set up
• Communicates with all levels of leadership within the organization
• Conducts MIT Validations and Trainer Certifications at existing restaurants
• Works with Director of Operations, VP of Operations and Chief Operations Officer to help improve training and operations systems in existing restaurantsEXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred, but not required
  • Strong ability to effectively plan, demonstrate organization skills, and multitask
  • Knowledge of computer programs (word, excel, email, etc.)
  • Must be available to work nights and weekends, especially during openings
  • Must be able to travel for extended periods of time
  • Must demonstrate a passion for training and developing othersESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Frequent walking and standing for long periods of time
    • Ability to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly
    • Occasionally access high storage shelving with the use of step ladder
    • Lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
    • Perform repetitive tasks
    • Prepare food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
    • Follow recipes and presentation specifications
    • Basic understanding of standard kitchen equipment safety and sanitation
    • The ability to work in an environment around smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity and extreme cold*The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.

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