QSR Operations Manager - Wildchild Taco and Little Darling Burger Co. Market Auburn AL

QSR Operations Manager – Wildchild Taco & Little Darling Burger Co., Hey Day Market – Auburn, AL

Location:

Auburn, AL
• Pay: $55,000 base salary + bonus (based on performance)
• Job Type: Full‑time
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Schedule:

10‑11 hr shifts, days & nights, openings/closings

At Lucy’s Restaurant Group we believe in hospitality from the heart. Founded on a love for great food, people, and community, our quick‑service concepts—Wildchild Taco and Little Darling Burger Co.—are bold, vibrant, and full of flavor. Located inside Auburn University’s brand‑new Hey Day Market, we grow with creativity and collaboration and welcome you to our family of passionate hospitality professionals.

You’re a builder, motivator, and coach who thrives in high‑energy, fast‑paced environments. You develop people, elevate guest experiences, and translate ideas into action. With a business‑savvy mindset and a heart for hospitality, you balance financial performance, team engagement, and culture, leading by example and setting the tone for the whole team.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of supervisors, crew members, and shift leaders.
• Drive excellence in food quality, service, and sanitation standards—every plate, every shift.
• Manage scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.
• Partner with the Director of Operations, LRG Operations Manager, and Executive Chef to execute culinary vision and ensure consistency across both brands.
• Recruit, train, and inspire team members—building a culture rooted in accountability, positivity, and growth.
• Jump in where needed—on the register, expo, or line—to ensure seamless operations during peak hours.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve sales, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Represent the Lucy’s brand with pride in the Auburn community—building relationships and championing local partnerships.

• 2+ years of leadership experience in QSR, fast casual, or high‑volume food service.
• Strong operational knowledge of labor management, scheduling, inventory, food safety, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop teams.
• High energy, integrity, and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree a plus.

• Competitive base salary + performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision).
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Employee dining perks.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing, multi‑concept restaurant group.
• A vibrant work environment surrounded by culinary innovation and community energy.

• Competitive salary with bonus and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and fast‑paced environment.
• Chance to make a difference in the community.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

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