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Senior Operations Manager - KFC Franchise
On-site in Madrid·Added 16 days ago
31 open roles
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Southern Restaurants España (KFC) doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Driving licence
EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Permanent contract 40h, Monday to Sunday, with 2 days off per week.
- On-site modality: day-to-day activities are carried out in the field, constantly visiting the network's restaurants.
- Schedule flexibility to organize your week according to the needs of the network.
- Private medical insurance.
- Company car for your nationwide travel.
- Strategic position with direct visibility to Management, leading the operation of the entire SRE network.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading multiple units (multi-unit management) in organized catering (QSR).
- Previous experience leading regional management teams and restaurant networks at a national level, with responsibility over P&L.
- Driving license is essential and full availability for continuous travel nationwide is required.
- Residency in Madrid, to facilitate travel.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and digital management and reporting tools.
- Leadership capacity, strategic thinking, analytical ability, and results orientation.
- Spanish is essential; intermediate-high level of English.
Nice to have
- Experience in fast-food chains such as Burger King, McDonald's, Popeyes, Starbucks, Domino's, or similar will be highly valued.
The role
Southern Restaurants España (SRE), a KFC franchisee, is looking to hire a Senior Operations Manager to lead the operation of its entire restaurant network nationwide.
You will be responsible for ensuring that restaurants across the entire SRE network operate with excellence, comply with brand standards, and achieve their financial objectives, leading and developing the OPS Managers of each zone. You will act as a strategic reference to the COO, guaranteeing the operational consistency of the entire network and making decisions with autonomy within company policies.
What you'll do
- Define, execute, and monitor the operational strategy and priorities at a national level for the entire SRE network.
- Lead, develop, and evaluate the performance of the OPS Managers.
- Assume responsibility for the national P&L: sales, EBITDA, and profitability of the entire network.
- Monitor Food Cost, Labor Cost, and productivity at a national level, demanding action plans in the event of deviations.
- Guarantee the consistent compliance of quality, service, food safety, and brand standards across all zones.
- Exercise autonomous decision-making capacity regarding spending, hiring, and operational priorities, acting as a senior reference to the COO.
- Safeguard the customer experience and brand reputation at a national level.
About Southern Restaurants España (KFC)
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Website
- kfc.es
In their own words
About the company & team
We are a KFC franchise, with more than 40 restaurants located in 6 autonomous communities and spread throughout the national territory. We work every day to create memorable experiences for our customers, putting people at the center of everything we do.
At KFC, we value the unique contribution of each person and foster an environment based on respect, diversity, and equal opportunity, promoting an inclusive environment free of discrimination. We believe in teamwork and the continuous development of our employees.
Do you want to be part of the #pollopollo family? Apply now and join us!
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