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Sr Manager, Division Food Operations - South Central

Knoxville, TN, usFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior field operations leader driving sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence across Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Proprietary Deli concepts.

Role type

Senior Manager, Division Food Operations

Builds

QSR and Proprietary Deli foodservice platforms

Domain

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Convenience Retail Foodservice

Required skills

Strategic business leadership, multi-unit operational management, financial performance analysis, food safety compliance, team development, brand strategy execution, data-driven decision making

Preferred skills

Hospitality or Restaurant Management degree, experience in convenience retail foodservice

Technologies

ServSafe, FDA regulations, local health department standards

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic initiatives for sales growth and profitability; translate corporate strategies into field operations; lead team of Food Business partners; ensure food safety compliance across all locations; manage divisional performance metrics including sales, gross profit, and operating expenses; coach field teams on operational excellence and financial performance; facilitate food operations training at leadership conferences.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership