Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Stacks & Cordials

Detroit Metro Area | On-site | Full-Time

About Stacks & Cordials

Stacks & Cordials is expanding and building a team of operators who want to grow with a brand that rewards initiative, ownership, and high performance. As we open new locations, we're looking for leaders who are ready to take responsibility for an entire store's operations—with a compensation model that directly reflects results.

The Role

We're seeking a hands-on Operations Manager who can run a location end-to-end. This is a role for someone who thrives in high-volume environments, understands the discipline of kitchen execution, and is motivated by operational excellence and financial outcomes.

You'll be responsible for daily operations, staff coordination, food preparation, quality control, customer service, and location-level profit performance. This is a leadership position that requires both strong culinary ability and operational rigor.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily kitchen operations, including cooking, prep, and food safety.

• Lead, train, and manage location staff to maintain consistent quality and efficiency.

• Oversee inventory, ordering, cost controls, and vendor communication.

• Ensure smooth service during high-volume periods.

• Maintain brand standards across menu execution, presentation, and guest experience.

• Manage scheduling, operational workflows, and local compliance.

• Drive location-level profitability with accountability for monthly performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional restaurant kitchen experience.

• Strong background in high-volume service environments; pizza or sandwich experience is a significant plus.

• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain operational discipline.

• Ability to cook, prep, clean, and manage all aspects of a shift.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with responsibility tied to financial outcomes.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

• Tiered profit-share model: 15–25% of monthly profit, based on performance.

• Hourly wages + tips.

• Growth opportunities as Stacks & Cordials scales into additional locations.

Who Thrives Here

Operators who want ownership without bureaucracy. Leaders who can run a kitchen, run a team, and run the numbers. People who want a measurable stake in the success they create.

If you're ready to help build something and lead a location with true accountability, we'd like to meet you.