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Training Onboarding Budgeting Team Leadership Recruiting Compliance (must) Marketing Inventory (must) Social Media

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Partner with CookUnity’s internal teams, the Owner’s Representative, operational design partners, and other external collaborators through build-out and open…
• Support the setup of vendor and service partnerships required for launch and ongoing operations.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training preparation for the opening team.
• Coordinate operational testing, service rehearsals, and overall launch readiness across all guest-facing areas.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of day-to-day Flagship operations, ensuring operational efficiency and a consistently strong guest and team experience.
• Serve as the Flagship’s lead business operator, with primary accountability for financial performance, labor management, cost controls, and overall operation…
• Work in close partnership with the Executive Chef as peer leaders of the Flagship, maintaining clear ownership of their respective areas while sharing accoun…
• Ensure consistent execution across café service, takeaway, retail, digital ordering, and experiential events.
• Drive store performance by translating business priorities into clear operational plans and ensuring consistent execution across the team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Flagship, working closely with the Executive Chef and CookUnity leadership to align operating dec…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Create an environment that supports strong communication, team engagement, retention, and opportunities for growth.” · “Maintain high standards for brand presentation, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.” · “Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “During pre-opening, you’ll partner with CookUnity’s internal teams, the Owner’s Representative, operational design partners, and external collaborators to mo…” · “Partner with CookUnity’s internal teams, the Owner’s Representative, operational design partners, and other external collaborators through build-out and open…” · “Build a positive, inclusive, and guest-focused workplace culture from the ground up, with clear expectations around accountability, collaboration, and perfor…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Once open, you’ll own the day-to-day business, creating a welcoming, energized space while delivering consistent service and strong financial and operational…” · “Serve as the Flagship’s lead business operator, with primary accountability for financial performance, labor management, cost controls, and overall operation…” · “Work in close partnership with the Executive Chef as peer leaders of the Flagship, maintaining clear ownership of their respective areas while sharing accoun…”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Flagship, working closely with the Executive Chef and CookUnity leadership to align operating dec…” · “Team Leadership & Culture” · “Coach and develop managers and team members through regular feedback, in-the-moment guidance, and formal performance conversations.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “This is a ground-up opening, with the opportunity to shape the team, culture, and guest experience from the beginning.” · “You’ve led complex, guest-facing operations through opening and beyond, and know how to turn an ambitious vision into a business that runs well.” · “Coordinate operational testing, service rehearsals, and overall launch readiness across all guest-facing areas.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Drive store performance by translating business priorities into clear operational plans and ensuring consistent execution across the team.” · “Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Flagship, working closely with the Executive Chef and CookUnity leadership to align operating dec…” · “Maintain high standards for brand presentation, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Establish and monitor KPIs across operational performance, guest satisfaction, team performance, and financial results.” · “Manage and analyze P&L performance, identifying opportunities to improve revenue, control costs, and support the long-term health of the business.” · “Use guest feedback, operational data, and market insights to identify opportunities to improve service, strengthen the overall experience, and inform future …”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Co-develop and implement SOPs, opening procedures, service standards, and operational best practices to support consistency and efficiency from day one.” · “Coordinate operational testing, service rehearsals, and overall launch readiness across all guest-facing areas.” · “Recruit, onboard, develop, and lead a high-performing team that reflects CookUnity’s values and the hospitality standards of the Flagship.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “During pre-opening, you’ll partner with CookUnity’s internal teams, the Owner’s Representative, operational design partners, and external collaborators to mo…” · “Partner with CookUnity’s internal teams, the Owner’s Representative, operational design partners, and other external collaborators through build-out and open…” · “Support the setup of vendor and service partnerships required for launch and ongoing operations.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Technical skill Supporting
  In the posting: “Comfort working with technology-enabled hospitality environments, including POS systems, digital ordering platforms, CRM tools, and business intelligence or …”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.

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