Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Bottega Louie develops premier landmark Restaurants, Patisseries & Cafés. Our objective is to deeply connect with the communities we serve by creating premium Fine Dining, Patisserie, Bakery and Café experiences thoughtfully designed and accessible to everyone.
We are committed to serving the finest quality classic American, Italian & French café and bistro recipes paired with first class exceptional service
We operate with the management systems and tools required to consistently produce thousands of premium Guest Experiences daily
We provide valuable opportunities for each Botttega Louie Team Member to pursue professional progress and satisfaction in their work
We believe life is richer and we are most effective when we truly connect to the people around us and work together cooperatively as a Team and respect each other’s contribution and importance
Our greatest strength, and the largest contributing factor to our success, is our Team. As a Bottega Louie Team Member, you are essential to satisfying our discerning Guests and contributing to the Company’s continued success.
Who We’d Like To Work With
People who genuinely like people and respect each other’s contributions
People who are Team Players who enjoy creating exceptional premium Guest Experiences for all to enjoy
People who contribute positively to our Team’s experience and company culture by recognizing the best way to deliver exceptional Guest Experiences is through developing a world-class Employee Experience and Company Culture
People who are committed to learning and developing Bottega Louie Systems & Tools to consistently serve premium Guest Experiences that exceed what we want as discerning Guests
People committed to working with the operating discipline required to provide sustainable benefits to all our Stakeholders: Guests, Team Members, Vendors, Investors and the Neighborhoods where we operate
People who are Full-time professionals available to work 40 hours per week, able to lift 35 lbs and stand and move for extended period of times
Vice President Operations Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role is to drive and oversee profitable strategies for central office and business units
Close and continuous collaboration with central office and restaurant leadership to ensure the operations are aligned to the company strategy and vision
Collaborate with across all departmetns to guide strategy, solutions and opportunities regarding the operating units
Act as a conduit between business units and ownership
Manage relationships with across all company stakeholders
Ensure compliance with quality and operational standards
Provides direction in the development of annual business plans and capital expenditure plans for assigned areas of responsibility
Monitors the implementation of approved plans through correspondence and frequent in-person support to maximize operating profits, quality, and service
Reviews draft annual budgets and business plans prior to ownership submission
Provides assistance and direction in diagnosing, addressing and resolving restaurant problems; and in analyzing local market activities to determine what competitive actions, if any, should be taken
Provides expert assistance and direction to restaurant leaders, in diagnosing key financial and guest statisfacation metrics
Monitors the financial performance and operational plans of the restaurants to support the agreed overall objectives
Ensures Procurement Function is well established to source, negotiate, and receive goods and services
Directs the development of strategies to increase brand awareness by focusing on points of difference, implementation of standards, and ensuring that standards are guest driven while providing ownership value
Ensures that product standards are met in all areas of the operations as pertains to physical appearance, maintenance, and cleanliness
Ensure all strategic and on-going plans are executed and reported on in a timely manners
Ensures that restaurants operate within the approved budgets
Guide strategy for Sale & Marketing
Support facilities and IT team in prevenative and situational maintenance
Support Human Resources in team enagement, recruitment, and legal matters
“Brand Ambassador” at all times and ensures brand integrity and clarity are always maintained
Ensure that all leaders embrace the culture, and drive all associate to be brand ambassadors
Develop and implement stategy to execute the brand personality at operational level to directly impact guest experience
BOTTEGA LOUIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE FOR ALL & ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF IDENTITIES, IDEAS, PERSPECTIVES & EXPERIENCES TO APPLY
Qualifications
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS QUALIFICIATIONS
You have at least ten (10) years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a high volume restaurant with relative experience in fiscal and operational performance in a preferred high volume, upscale to fine dining restaurant group
You are an expert in Microsoft Office and technology
You are able to work independently and as part of a team, and are able to effectively manage your time. You exhibit a helpful, supportive communication style, and are collaborative within a structured job environment
The VP of Ops is a salaried, full time, exempt position with a varied schedule with business operations that can include early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call at times
You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to sit at a computer or desk, and stand on your feet for extended period of time. Must be able to easily sit, stand, stoop, reach, and walk
Manager Certification in Sanitation and Food Handling is required
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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