Director of Distribution

About the Company

Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:

• Charleys: A850+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World
• BIBIBOP Asian Grill: An award winning, 80+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept
• Lenny’s Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 60+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subs
• Charleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with like-minded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at‑risk children.
• Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation services

The Director of Distribution & Brand Support leads the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of the distribution network supporting all GOSH food service brands. Operating within a shared services model, this role ensures reliable product flow from suppliers through distribution partners to restaurants across the system.

This leader serves as the primary liaison between distribution partners, franchisees, restaurant operation teams, and brand leadership to ensure supply continuity, strong service levels, and cost-effective logistics operations. The role oversees demand planning, freight management, distribution partnerships, and supply chain program support across all brands.

The Director of Distribution leads a team of Supply Chain Managers responsible for brand support and restaurant service, ensuring that supply chain solutions enable operational success in the field while maintaining strong cost discipline and supplier accountability.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for distribution partners, franchisees, and restaurant support teams for distribution-related matters
• Ensure continuity of supply from production facilities through the distribution network to restaurants across all brands

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential distribution partners
• Lead distribution and freight contract negotiations and ensure adherence to service and performance agreements
• Monitor partner performance against agreed KPIs and address service issues proactively

• Support cross‑functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency, product availability, and restaurant experience
• Maintain and audit pricing to ensure all pricing is submitted accurately
• Track and monitor product quality issues in restaurant to work with Procurement and Culinary team to resolve

• Partner with procurement, culinary and other cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning

• Deliver annual cost savings through distribution and logistics efficiencies while supporting revenue‑generating brand initiatives
• Support financial planning and reporting related to distribution operations

• Oversee data integrity within supply chain systems and reporting tools
• Leverage analytics and reporting to monitor distribution performance and identify improvement opportunities

• Foster collaboration across brand teams, operations, procurement, and supplier partners
• Promote a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization

• Experience managing and developing team members in a supply chain or distribution environment
• Experience working within restaurant or food service supply chains
• Ability to manage complex operational relationships with distributors and supply partners

• Ten or more years of experience supporting restaurant or food service supply chain operations
• Experience working in multi‑brand and franchise‑based restaurant organizations
• Experience leading distribution network strategy or logistics optimization initiatives

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Short‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match

As set forth in GOSH Enterprises Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.