Porch

Director of Operations 1

Porch • $80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years in food service management at an assistant director level or higher; Culinary or Hospitality Management degree preferred
  • Skilled in managing a specific area or cost center, ensuring quality and compliance
  • Ability to monitor budgets and support revenue enhancement initiatives
  • Proven experience in coaching and supervising managers and team members
  • Strong focus on guest satisfaction and hospitality excellence

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and direct operations within a designated cost center
  • Ensure compliance with budget, sanitation, and safety regulations
  • Lead food preparation and service, maintaining high quality standards
  • Coach and develop managers and staff to meet department goals
  • Build relationships with clients and guests for enhanced satisfaction

Benefits

  • Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
  • Access to training and internal promotion pathways for career growth
  • Free meals during shifts and a 20% discount at all ENPHG brands
Full Job Description
Director of Operations 1 - Parkhurst Dining

As a part of the management team, the Director of Operations works under the direction of the General Manager at a unit with $3.51-7M in managed volume to plan, organize, direct, and lead a specific area or cost center within the client location. This position assumes responsibility for some or all of the following: budget compliance, sanitation, safety, health regulation compliance, food preparation, service of food, and staffing training and development; follows all systems and established procedures. The Director of Operations interacts with staff, customers, guests, and other facility department personnel. This individual coaches direct reports and/or ensures that hourly team members perform competently in their roles and achieve department goals.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE?

As a Director of Operations, you'll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here's what you can expect:

  • Create A Smile: Lead your area to deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every meal, interaction, and service meets Parkhurst standards.
  • Join A Caring Team: Lead and support managers and staff in a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages engagement and professional growth.
  • Bring Your Energy: Take ownership of operations, including staffing, budgeting, and performance monitoring, to ensure efficiency and excellence.
  • Connect With Heart: Build meaningful relationships with clients, guests, and team members, fostering trust, engagement, and satisfaction.
  • Reach Your Goals: Grow professionally by leading operational excellence, team development, and strategic initiatives within your area.


WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We're searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you'll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

  • 10+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years in food service management at an assistant director level or higher; degree in Culinary, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Skilled in managing a specific area or cost center, ensuring quality, service, sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to monitor budgets, track costs, control waste and overproduction, and support revenue enhancement initiatives.
  • Proven experience coaching, training, and supervising managers and hourly team members to achieve department goals.
  • Strong focus on guest satisfaction, developing rapport with clients, and modeling hospitality excellence.


OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

  • Schedule: Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
  • Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways
  • Welcoming and Fun: Free meals during shift, monthly family mean, and 20% discount at all ENPHG brands


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About Porch

Porch is a home services platform that connects homeowners with professionals who can help with home improvement projects. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Porch offers a variety of services, including home repair, cleaning, and landscaping. They have a network of over 500,000 professionals across the United States. Porch has raised over $120 million in funding and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Porch
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$164.3 million
Industry
Net Income
-$2.7 million
Founded
2012
NASDAQ

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