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Sr. Operations Excellence Manager, Americas

Wingstop

Wingstop

Operations
Dallas, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 4, 2025

ROLE PROFILE: SR. OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE MANAGER

WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS, INC.

ROLE PROFILE OVERVIEW

ROLE TITLE

Sr. Operations Excellence Manager (Americas)

ROLE LOCATION

Global Support Center or Toronto

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International

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ROLE PROFILE DESCRIPTION

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WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Sr. Operations Excellence Manager (OEM) is a key member of the Americas team leading Ops Excellence, New Market Entry, and innovation initiatives across the region. A great OEM is a collaborative and energetic relationship-builder with sound commercial acumen and cultural competence. This leader operates with accountability, transparency, and passion for building the business from the fryer up. The OEM will also lead and coordinate the new restaurant opening process, training, and follow-up support for new restaurants and Brand Partners.

  • Travel regularly to Brand Partner restaurants within the region to provide appropriate coaching, training, education, and development tools. These visits also serve to ensure brand protection in all areas, including operations, facilities, marketing, training, purchasing, development, FA adherence, etc.
  • Lead innovation trials including equipment, processes and restaurant layouts that will enhance the overall operational and commercial performance of the restaurants.
  • Pioneer the development and implementation of non-traditional asset types such as Drive Thru. This includes end-to-end proof of concept to cross regional roll out. Multi-faceted in nature, this will involve testing, evolving, and embedding game-changing initiatives for our business.
  • Collaborate with Brand Partners to safeguard Brand Standards regarding effective restaurant operations, guest experience, safe food handling, adherence to purchasing requirements with approved vendors, and implementation of training programs for management and team members.
  • Lead third party audit program (QSC). Including creating improvement plans / routines with our brand partners. Lead diagnostics to deep dive into opportunities in the relevant markets; coaching and influencing BPs through a remedial action process.
  • Lead voice of the guest program (SMG). Including partnering with third parties, internal stakeholders, and BPs to drive world class guest experiences across all channels of the business.
  • Support Brand Partners by analyzing their business opportunities and areas for improvement while preparing short- and long-term operational plans.
  • Facilitate the Quarterly Business Review process to help improve results and obtain operational excellence within individual Brand Partner organizations.
  • Provide Weekly and Periodic reporting updates on regional/market initiatives and KPI
  • Act as a liaison between WRI Corporate Office and Brand Partners. Deliver company objectives, regional goals, and foster regular communication between corporate departments and Brand Partners.
  • Recognize challenges and recommend solutions to create efficiencies within the regional enterprise.
  • Lead, coach and develop the New Market Entry Team to ensure successful entry into new markets and continued support.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of multi-unit restaurant operations
  • Ability to travel within region (Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other New Markets) up to 50%
  • Proven track record of leading process improvements and driving operational efficiencies
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in using data to drive decisions
  • Experience manager or influencing cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills
  • Strong project management experience
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to support. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS:

  • Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
  • One paid volunteer day of your choice
  • Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
  • Team member stock purchase plan
  • Health savings or flexible spending account options
  • 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
  • Pet insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:

  • Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
  • Work from home Fridays
  • Discount on Wingstop gift cards
  • Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.