SNOWMAN ($130,000 – $160,000)

In February 1956, an eight-year-old plow horse from Pennsylvania's Amish country was hours away from the slaughterhouse.

That same day, 28-year-old riding stable owner Harry de Leyer arrived late to a horse auction. The best horses were gone. Among those left behind was a filthy gray horse already loaded onto a trailer bound for the meat dealer.

Something made Harry stop. He trusted his instincts, paid $80, and took the horse home. He named him Snowman.

At first, Snowman was simply a lesson horse. But he kept jumping the neighbour's five-foot fence, not to run away, but to return to Harry.

Harry knew he had something special.

He trained Snowman as a show jumper, and within two years, the former plow horse was named United States Equestrian Federation Horse of the Year. He won numerous championships, including making history at Madison Square Garden as the first horse to capture the Open Jumper Championship in back-to-back years.

A horse destined for the slaughterhouse became a national champion.

Sometimes, all it takes is one person willing to see what everyone else missed. What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s latest role?

Nothing at all!

That said, while you're here, Jeanne and Woody have partnered with one of Canada's fastest-growing franchise brands to recruit a VP, Operations.

Our client operates more than 50 locations across Canada and has ambitious plans to expand across the USA. To support this next stage of growth, they're looking for an operational leader who can build consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across a rapidly growing franchise network.

Reporting to the President & CEO, this position will oversee franchise operations, training, new store openings, operational technology, catering, and field support while leading a team responsible for driving franchisee performance across the system.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit franchise environment and enjoys building teams, developing franchise partners, and creating the operational foundation required to support significant growth. POSITION:      VP, OPERATIONS LOCATION:    GREATER TORONTO AREA RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Lead operations across the franchise network, driving operational excellence, consistency, and profitability.

·       Coach / support franchisees while holding them accountable to brand standards & financial performance.

·       Improve sales, labour, food cost, guest experience, and operational execution across all locations.

·       Lead franchisee training, operational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

·       Oversee all operational aspects of new restaurant openings across Canada and the United States.

·       Drive operational technology, reporting, POS systems, digital ordering, and process improvements.

·       Partner with executive leadership to build scalable systems that support continued expansion.

·       Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team.

REQUIREMENTS:

·       10+ years’ senior leadership experience within a multi-unit restaurant or franchise environment.

·       Proven success leading franchise operations and improving unit-level performance.

·       Strong knowledge of restaurant financials, including sales, labour, food cost, profitability & guest experience.

·       Experience leading field operations, franchisee training, and new store openings.

·       Strong operational leadership with the ability to influence franchise partners and senior stakeholders.

·       Experience with restaurant technology, POS platforms, operational reporting, and digital ordering systems.

·       Able to travel regularly throughout Canada and USA.

REMUNERATION:

BASE SALARY: $130,000 – $160,000

OTHER: performance bonus + health benefits + career growth

INTERESTED?  There are 3 things we’ll need from you;

1.       Send your resume to Jeanne Agius at jagius@matchfable.com.

2.      Ensure subject line of your email reads; SNOWMAN – 21G26MF

3.      In a short email … tell Jeanne how your experience fits.