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Chief Executive Officer - BS

leapbrands

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Full-Service Restaurant Platform

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a full-service restaurant organization. This role owns enterprise-wide performance, culture, and long-term value creation while ensuring consistent execution across all locations.

The CEO will work closely with the executive team, board, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and a differentiated guest experience.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute the company’s overall vision, strategy, and operating plan
  • Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cash flow
  • Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing executive leadership team
  • Ensure operational consistency, brand standards, and guest experience excellence across all units
  • Oversee financial discipline, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Drive scalable systems and processes across operations, people, and technology
  • Partner with the board and investors on strategic initiatives, growth plans, and capital allocation
  • Foster a strong culture centered on accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Senior executive or CEO experience within full-service or casual dining
  • Strong operational background with multi-unit leadership experience

Demonstrated financial acumen and P&L ownership

  • Proven ability to lead teams through growth, change, and complexity
  • Experience working with boards, ownership groups, or institutional capital preferred
  • Clear, decisive leadership style with a people-first mindset
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on operational credibility

Strong communicator across all levels of the organization

  • Results-driven while maintaining a focus on culture and values
  • Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced, margin-sensitive environments