Job Description

Oyster is recruiting ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT. It is an established, high-end, catering and events organization in the Washington, DC, region on its way to $17 million in revenue is seeking a President & COO to assume control of the business. Reports to ownership.

Catering experience is essential. Financial acumen is important, but the ability to unite departments, identify opportunities for synergy, address inefficiencies, and assess processes is essential. We are looking for the right combination of leadership, directing, and management ability that will allow this person to scale up the organization. 

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design the scalable catering and hospitality organization of the future, in line with projected revenue but combined with anticipated growth.
• Lead the creation of a culture- and people-centric organization. 
• Identify key metrics and measure organizational effectiveness.
• Create and lead an accountable and engaged management team.
• Identify and work toward a unique corporate culture that supports who we are as an organization and engages our target employee population.
• Ensure optimal operational bench strength.
• Run a best-in-class organization.
• Develop optimal infrastructure, including people, processes, technology, and systems.
• Ensure federal, state, and local compliance across all departments.

Summary of Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in hospitality, catering and events required
• 10+ Years in an organizational leadership and/or operational role
• Business and financial acumen
• BS in business field; MS/MBA a plus
• Strategic planning and analytical skills
• Ability to scale up an organization
• Use of EOS/Traction a plus
• Sophisticated approach to leadership with the ability to be known, trusted, and respected at all levels
• Comfortable operating in white- and blue-collar environments
• An enjoyment of the finer things in life

Compensation: Base annualized salary up to $210,000, with likely KPIs raising total annual potential cash to $250,000 and an upside of $300,000 in total cash with stretch KPIs (annualized base + bonus).

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