The Opportunity Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Partners is the working name of a pre-launch, multi-unit restaurant venture being formed by an experienced business executive and capital partner. We are seeking an experienced restaurant operator to help launch and build a three-location restaurant company under an established national franchise brand. The first restaurant is expected to be developed in Clarksville, Maryland followed by additional locations in available markets extending toward Montgomery County. The development plan calls for three restaurants over approximately three years. This is not a conventional district manager role. The selected candidate will initially lead the opening and operation of the first restaurant, then transition into a multi-unit operating leadership role as additional locations open. Candidate Profile The strongest candidate is currently working in one of the following roles: District manager Area manager Multi-unit manager Director of operations High-performing general manager with clear multi-unit potential Candidates should have substantial prior experience directly managing an individual restaurant, including responsibility for: Recruiting and retaining hourly employees and managers Labor scheduling and productivity Food and labor cost control Inventory and waste management Customer experience and brand standards New-store openings Developing assistant managers and general managers Managing store-level financial performance Experience with a major quick-service or fast-casual restaurant brand is strongly preferred. Role Progression Pre-opening period The selected candidate may remain in their current employment during the early planning, financing, real estate, and development process. Participation during this stage is expected to be limited and arranged around the candidate's existing responsibilities. Activities may include reviewing operating plans, assisting with staffing strategy, participating in selected franchise discussions, and helping prepare for recruiting and training. First restaurant The candidate will transition to full-time employment before opening, complete required franchise training, and serve as the on-site operating leader for the first location.

Responsibilities will include:

Building the opening team Hiring and training managers and hourly employees Establishing operating routines Managing food quality, labor, service, and profitability Creating a strong culture from the first day of operation Multi-unit platform As the second and third restaurants open, the candidate will transition from direct store management into responsibility for recruiting, training, and supervising the general managers of each restaurant. The long-term role is expected to include: Multi-unit operations leadership General manager development Labor and cost oversight Store-level financial performance New-store openings Culture and leadership development Partnership in the growth of the company Compensation and Ownership The compensation structure is expected to include: Competitive full-time salary Performance-based annual incentive Health and other employee benefits An initial 5 percent fully vested ownership interest A contractual opportunity to increase ownership to as much as 25 percent based on tenure, store openings, operating performance, and agreed milestones The capital partner expects to fund the initial development equity. The operating partner is not expected to make a material cash investment. Specific salary, incentive, benefits, and ownership terms will be discussed with qualified candidates. What Makes This Opportunity Different This role is intended for an accomplished restaurant operator who has learned how to run successful stores but does not have a realistic path to meaningful ownership within their current organization.

The opportunity combines:

The systems and resources of a recognized national restaurant franchise A defined multi-unit development plan Access to development capital A meaningful path to ownership The ability to help build a local restaurant company from the beginning The selected candidate will not simply manage someone else's restaurant. The goal is to create a true operating partnership with long-term economic participation. Confidentiality The franchise brand and detailed development territory will be disclosed to qualified candidates during the interview process. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. Candidates currently employed by another restaurant company are encouraged to apply. Application Please submit a resume and a brief note addressing the following: The number and type of restaurants you currently oversee Your prior experience directly managing an individual restaurant Your experience opening new locations Your experience hiring and developing general managers Why an ownership-oriented operating role is of interest Your general geographic proximity to Howard or Montgomery County, Maryland Your anticipated timing for considering a transition from your current employer

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently manage multiple restaurant locations? Do you have at least three years of experience as the general manager of an individual restaurant location? Are you able to work full-time in the Howard County and Montgomery County, Maryland areas when the first location approaches opening?

Work Location:

In person