Brand President & Chief Operating Officer, Chop Steakhouse & Bar - #449101

The Role

Reporting directly to the President of Northland Restaurant Group, the Chop Brand President and Chief Operating Officer provides the vision, strategic impetus, and organizational excellence for expanding the Chop Steakhouse & Bar concept, as well as Chop’s brand strategies, operating plans, and standards, and takes the lead in their execution.

The Brand President will be accountable for key financial and performance measures for the business, including sales, same-restaurant sales, store operating profit, EBITDA, guest experience scores, training, quality assurance, and team engagement. They will also be accountable for achieving new store growth targets and leading and building the team.

Areas of Responsibility

• Corporate store operations
• Franchise operations
• Franchisee relations
• Human resources and people development
• Marketing
• New store opening
• Menu development
• Beverage development

Background Experience and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree (Business or Hospitality ideal)
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of multi-unit leadership management experience with solid P&L track record and success running corporate restaurants (preferably in the premium casual space)
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations principles, ability to understand changing market dynamics, translate them into actionable strategy, and implement the strategy to achieve corporate objectives through a comprehensive operational plan
• Impactful oral and written communication required for interactions at all levels in the organization, from the senior leadership team to Hourly Associates
• Proficiency with business software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Why Join Northland?

• Work with smart, driven, and inspiring people in a fun and collaborative environment
• Be creative and strategic
• Comprehensive benefits package
• An organization that is growing in Canada, the USA, and the UK
• Become a key part of a sizable enterprise during a critical time of growth and development
• Ability to make a tangible difference with significant impact

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.